In 1957, at the time of the IRA Border Campaign, the Army briefly based troops in Dundalk Barracks.
From the late 1960s, during The Troubles, the Irish Government sent soldiers to the border area.
Initially, the company-sized 1 Infantry Group was formed in Dundalk Barracks to operate along the border, however as the Troubles escalated, it was decided to establish an infantry battalion as a permanent replacement for the border infantry group.
In September 1973, the 27 Infantry Battalion was established.
From its activation the 27 Infantry Battalion's Headquarters, Headquarters Company and A Company have been based in Dundalk.
In 1957, at the time of the IRA Border Campaign, the Army briefly based troops in Dundalk Barracks. From the late 1960s, during The Troubles, the Irish Government sent soldiers to the border area. Initially, the company-sized 1 Infantry Group was formed in Dundalk Barracks to operate along the border, however as the Troubles escalated, it was decided to establish an infantry battalion as a permanent replacement for the border infantry group. In September 1973, the 27 Infantry Battalion was established. From its activation the 27 Infantry Battalion's Headquarters, Headquarters Company and A Company have been based in Dundalk.
Aiken Barracks