| Royal Irish Rangers (27th (Inniskilling) 83rd & 87th) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 July 1968 – 1992 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Type | Light infantry |
| Size | On disbandment, 2 Regular battalions & 1 TA Battalion |
| Garrison/HQ | St Patrick's Barracks, Ballymena |
| Nickname(s) | "Rangers" |
| Motto(s) | Faugh A Ballagh (Irish) (Clear the Way) |
| Colours | Green From Royal Irish Fusiliers |
| March | Quick: Killaloe Slow: Eileen Alannagh |
| Mascot(s) | Irish Wolfhound Brian Boru |
| Anniversaries | Barrosa Day, 5 March; Somme Day, Waterloo Day, Rangers Day 1 July |
| Engagements | Barrosa Waterloo Somme |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel in Chief | First: Field Marshal Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, Earl of Ulster Last: The Duchess of Gloucester (1989 - until amalgamation) |
| Honorary Colonel | First - Lieutenant General Sir Ian Harris. Last - Lt. Col. The 3rd Viscount Brookeborough |
| Notable commanders | General Sir Roger Wheeler, GCB, CBE. Former CGS Brigadier MCV McCord MC The O'Morochoe |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | R.IRISH |
The Royal Irish Rangers (27th (Inniskilling), 83rd and 87th) was a regular light infantry regiment of the British Army with a relatively short existence, formed in 1968 and later merged with the Ulster Defence Regiment in 1992 to form the Royal Irish Regiment.