Drunk Irish SAS Soldier Who Destroyed 100 Aircraft In WW2

[@neofulcrum5013]

Man these type of stories deserve their own films or shows.

[@av8bharrier2modified76]

Y e e t

[@kaamoshaamu]

HBO SAS Rogue Heroes

[@ipellaers]

As Kaamothingie said, Rogue Heroes. It's a Brittish show, either Channel 4 or BBC, and it's AWESOME. This clip from Simple History doesn't do Paddy justice.

[@eatsleepskate8075]

*mayne

[@Conservative_crusader]

American sniper?

[@brainflash1]

"Complaints of crippling back pain" from carrying the entire British Army through the war.

[@danieljani7981]

He carried a very heavy burden

[@danieljani7981]

@6mm plinkster you know. Movies are always exaggerated

[@danieljani7981]

@6mm plinkster wow you like SAS that much?

[@sanlorenzo7896]

Imagine if the VA had the audacity to say his pains were not service related 💀

[@philpants44]

Back pain from carrying those massive balls around

[@MarvinofMars]

Paddy military service has been shrouded in myths and tales. He deserves away more credit than given. I have known 1 ex unit member personally, rogue heros is away off on his leadership. A top lion Rugby player, a top law Graduate, boxer and then Commando.

[@martinkineavy9039]

Yep he was one cold bugger

[@aj3751]

This man destroyed more aircraft than most pilots, invented the drive-by, and put his men above all else when it counted the most. That back pain came from his tremendous stones. Love the video, @simplehistory ! Would you do a faction video about the Vichy French in WWII, and the role they played. It's not really something that I've heard of much before now

[@whiteevropean]

i dont think he invented the drive by

[@loyalpiper]

Drive bys were happening 10 years before

[@recoil53]

Read about the Prohibition era. Plenty of drive bys. Bootleggers, highway men, Tommy Guns, and Browning Automatic rifles.

[@Gentleman...Driver]

You could even go further back with drive bys. Like in the wild west, shooting from a moving coach/wagon.

[@geoffreycarson2311]

THE Reason WE English DONT TRUST the SOUTHERN French !!!The NORTHERN MARKI Free French !!!HATED THE VICHY !!!g

[@mcwildstyle9106]

Paddy Mayne is the definition of "why do I hear boss music?"

[@lordadorable1140]

More like if the TF2 Demoman had depth perception

[@Subjagator]

Paddy Mayne is proof we are the NPCs in the video game he is playing.

[@talaverajr391]

"...if I'm the only boss?"- Paddy Mayne

[@paleoph6168]

A video in 2 days and is not a compilation of previous ones? Thank you Simple History!

[@ASmallPartofHistory]

One of the most interesting facts about Mayne is his prowess as an athlete. Before joining the military, Mayne was a champion rugby player and boxer, and his physical prowess and endurance would serve him well in his later military career. Mayne was also known for his daring and unconventional approach to warfare. He was known to launch surprise attacks on enemy positions and would often use unorthodox tactics to achieve his objectives. This made him a highly effective soldier, but it also earned him a reputation as a maverick who was difficult to control

[@JaemanEdwards]

I love that he played international rugby and boxed as well. Ireland are the no. 1 rugby team in the world at the moment and just like Paddy they also exhibit that fighting Irish spirit.

[@udirt]

Those poor, poor people that didn't fight themselves but had problems controlling someone, we feel so sorry for them.

[@patienceobongo]

The Urish fight better, for others.

[@andreasv9472]

​@udirt Hard to win a war withojt the ability to strategize and execute said plan

[@bernardhacking7462]

My father served with this man in the North African desert as part of the Rhodesian contingent, 'S' Patrol, LRDG. For the record, he was serving for the Legendary LRDG and was then recruited by David Sterling to form the SAS. He was undoubtedly a legend in his role anb a highly respected soldier.

[@christopherjennings1462]

He was loved by the men under him but again the BBC try to portray him as an acholic mad man, nothing could be further from the truth.

[@clutchnorris3892]

Rhodesia didnt exist until the mid 60s though?

[@corymorimacori1059]

“I was saving the planet from an Axis of Darkness, while you were back home opening National Parks! Yes!” Winston Churchill

[@Ahmed_Yasser116]

from ERB

[@ipellaers]

“Any officer who goes into action without his sword is improperly dressed” - Jack Churchill I mean, if we're throwing around random quotes...

[@VuurBarbaar]

@@ipellaers every disadvantage has its advantages - johan cruiijff

[@raymondluna3187]

A Real Man!!

[@neofulcrum5013]

Ah I understood that reference

[@masonpyle5929]

Paddy Mayne’s worst enemy wasn’t the Axis Powers. It was his alcohol addiction.

[@TomatoTomato911]

when you took so many lives you would have to rely on substance to stay alive or be a total psycopath.

[@Chuked]

Bigmooney06

[@johnroche7541]

​@@muhammedbilgehanguluser6952That is a bit racist and he himself being from a Loyalist,Unionist background would not appreciate that ignorant remark.

[@muhammedbilgehanguluser6952]

@@johnroche7541 yeah bro you are absolutely right but i was aware of my comment hshdhdhsjs i will delete a little bit time more

[@slavsquatsuperstar]

Alas, addiction is one of the leading killers of veterans…

[@levhudson4893]

Simple History does it again! Well voices history and a good animation!

[@joejohnson4183]

Sadly he is an example of a man that thrives in war , enjoys the thrill of life or death circumstances and is restless to the point of combative during peace time . There are many like him that cannot adjust to peacetime military or civilian life and a lot take their talents to the road and become mercenaries .

[@silverhawkscape2677]

True. And many are in Ukraine right now as foreign fighters.

[@totallyfrozen]

@@silverhawkscape2677 Or other places. They go where the money is

[@joythought]

​@@totallyfrozen where the action is. I think that people like Paddy aren't there for the payday, just the feeling they are alive and doing what they understand and relish the chaos and focus of fighting.

[@padraigomadain6681]

Possible he's from a line of berserkers.

[@joejohnson4183]

@@padraigomadain6681 Do you even know what berserker means ?

[@starcat1234]

Since the vasili saitsev video, i've been avoiding this channel, but i must admit, this is great

[@ThatOneRussianTank]

Sad that he never got a Victoria Cross for is determined bravery. Really hope that there is a movie on him, if not it MUST be made. This man's story is a rare irl action movie.

[@saulspeaks2557]

They've got a TV show about him (and his crew) out right now. It's called Rogue Heroes.

[@ThatOneRussianTank]

@@saulspeaks2557 awesome!

[@samwallace7313]

​@@saulspeaks2557they do indeed but sadly it's crap.

[@saulspeaks2557]

@@samwallace7313 Yeah it's not great. When I heard AC/DC blasting, I knew it wasn't gonna go well.

[@CamoGuy76239]

What a badass! 🤯 Tales of Real Men like these give me the inspiration I need to face and get over my pathetic in comparison problems; thank you so much for sharing these amazing stories! 😎

[@TheStrataminor]

When men were proud to be a man not some simpy wimpy 'I feel like I am a woman' today...etc...

[@ryangriffiths4998]

Amazing story, my great grandad served in the SAS 12th squadron in Africa and Italy, so highly likely he served under this man

[@SentientBeefStew]

There’s a TV show called SAS Rouge Heroes, it’s roughly about how the SAS came to be and one of the characters is Paddy Mayne played by Jack O’Connell

[@coolboys62]

Are you dense lol Paddy is the name, patty is what you put in-between burger buns

[@SentientBeefStew]

@@coolboys62 whoops

[@g-unit7625]

Rogue not rouge. His name was Robert Blair Mayne. Paddy was a nickname.

[@sammni]

@@coolboys62Robert Blair Mayne was his name “Paddy” was a nickname.

[@kausthubkrishnamurthy2410]

I'm watching SAS Rogue Heroes right now and it highlights a lot of his story.

[@LocoJunius]

Was looking for this comment, Stirling was a madman to.

[@brandon-7777-7]

Same I was going to say about the TV show. Its awesome, I can't wait for the second season 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇳🇿🇦🇺🇨🇦

[@kiwi_comanche]

​@@brandon-7777-7 Thanks for throwing a Kiwi flag up too brother. 🤙🏻🍻🇳🇿🇬🇧

[@samwallace7313]

​@@scsherman207 Mayne didn't have PTSD.

[@samwallace7313]

@@scsherman207 ii know exactly what PTSD is and Blair Mayne didn't have it. He was as unruly and violent before the war as he was after it. I live just up the road from where he was born and I have talked to people who knew him very well. He didn't have PTSD. Not all soldiers get PTSD only a handful.

[@sammni]

Live yards from this guy's house and known locally as the mad Mayne And yes he was as nuts, complicated, massive and violent as the myth says. A hero you wouldn't like to meet

[@brainflash1]

Except when he's sober.

[@crusader8308]

I'm originally from Comber and I'm actually reading a book about him Born in Ards myself He's a hero in my eyes The SAS was perfect for him It's a crime he never got the VC Need more men like him today

[@sammni]

​@@brainflash1 I'll quote an elderly woman that grew up with him I met when I worked in the NHS... "If you ever had a problem you went to the mad Maynes to sort it out" He didn't need a drink to cause violence. Drink caused the most notorious bouts of violence

[@alexbirrell4568]

He was also a well read man!

[@parkgate-ub1ey]

​@@sammni Ave heard that said before and am from Co Antrim

[@authentic_ametin]

He is basically a brave introverted leader who has anti-hero issues personally but in war he is daring and courageous, hats off to Paddy Mayne o7!

[@whiterabbit1632]

When we speak of people being “legends” Paddy defines it.

[@atflover]

I'm loving these WW2 videos, keep up the good work.

[@Redbarron1972]

The way he said Newtownards killed me 😂😂

[@patricks9401]

Same lol I'm from here and the way he say's Bangor sounded like Bengal hehe

[@steveg2251]

Lol he's not even close on Newtownards.

[@erinfitzgerald9179]

Damn, we need a whole movie about this guy.

[@erinfitzgerald9179]

@spartan Thank you

[@MosheDayan8732]

​@spartan4103 can't wait for season 2 rogue heroes is my favorite show

[@Beginstheman]

"Drink rum, fight dirty, f*** the rules." Paddy Mayne in a nutshell.

[@ives3572]

This guy's wartime story is just legendary

[@douglasjones2570]

Really great video. Please keep up the good work. Thank you!

[@xxdesertstorm]

the show is amazing and the dude who plays Paddy Mayne is perfect for that role, can't wait for season 2 to be released in 2024 (if Amazon used a brain they'd push it instead of releasing trash like Citadel)

[@dmav522]

It's sad that SAS: Rogue Heroes slandered him and the others in the unit with straight-up disrespectful portrayals and inventions of "facts" and characters instead of letting the SAS' history speak for itself

[@cillianmclaverty9392]

It’s a bbc show so complain to them, they deserve it

[@mikeycraig8970]

It's nothing to do with Amazon!

[@tormentorxl2732]

“Tell me who did that to you, and I’ll give ‘em a thrashing”😂

[@martinhealy8525]

Should have been awarded the VC what a soldier

[@oliversherman2414]

Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. These types of stories are always fun to learn about

[@johntaylor-lo8qx]

After being thru such horrors we all would hit the bottle. This show can't capture the horrors that man does to one another. This is a man who would have wanted to die a quick death rather than be a liability on others. God Bless our finest of warriors. 🙏

[@conorjames8793]

Paddy Mayne was the Irish university's heavyweight champion while studying at Queen's university Belfast.

[@eoincaomhanach1983]

He also played international rugby for Ireland as well as the British and Irish Lions.

[@steveforster9764]

But was he a Unioist?

[@conorjames8793]

@@steveforster9764 Based on what specifically

[@samwallace7313]

​@@conorjames8793his father and uncles were UVF in 1913.

[@conorjames8793]

@@samwallace7313 Richard Moore is current head of MI6 & his grandfather was in the IRA. Can you provide a source because I can't find anything online about it.

[@ipellaers]

The only one who could kill Paddy Mayne was Paddy Mayne.

[@simonpierre8283]

And god

[@ipellaers]

@@simonpierre8283 God would piss her pants at the sight of him if she existed.

[@theshamanarchist5441]

Chuck Norris has gone into hiding lol.

[@amenbaaonok]

​@@theshamanarchist5441😂😂

[@lukedanielgalon1596]

Honestly this is the first time where feel sympathy for a WW2 hero. Even though he doesn’t get the fancy victoria Cross he gets the drive- by of the century. Just like in a movie where the protagonist didn’t officially win but win the hearts of people.

[@davidh6300]

"drive by of the century". I like it

[@sugarkane4830]

The VC is nit a fancy medal thank you. It’s the highest award from gallantry.

[@superseven7947]

Give the Man the Respect he deserves and fought for. Blair Mayne was the right Man at the right time a top class sports man.. Rugby international and university champion Boxer, I doubt you'd have called him a drunk to his face.....

[@Kitiwake]

Freemason and proud member of the grand Orange Lodge

[@Wadaryu1000]

Lest we forget, much respect, cheers!

[@georgeroberts6490]

A town near Belfast called Newtownards is where Paddy was born and raised. Roads are named after him and there is a statue of Paddy in the town square. Absolute legend.

[@quirkygreece]

The bravest man never to be awarded the Victoria Cross.

[@pronkhonk1]

Paddy did what had to be done when others didn’t. A bit more respect is in order

[@artisaprimus6306]

The pure warrior unleashed on the enemy. But like many men that live for battle, he used alcohol to numb the emotional pain. I doubt he had any regrets and should be celebrated for the incredibly brave soldier and inspirational leader he was.

[@davidm3118]

When I was young, I knew an airman who served with Australian air ace Clive "Killer" Caldwell. He said is battle you want him by your side in a dogfight, or a ground action - but you wouldn't want to live next door to him. It seems some people are made for war and can't adjust to peace of any sort...

[@christopherdallas238]

I loved SAS Rogue Heroes. Looking forward to the next season.

[@havoc3-243]

"Video game protagonists are unrealistic" explain this

[@GraciousInk1530]

Stirling may have created the SAS but Paddy MADE the SAS.

[@ulsterinfidel9897]

Makes me more proud than i already am to be an Ulsterman he was definitely a gem to Northern Ireland

[@Dreyno]

Unlike your rugby team, eh?😐 (Hello from Connacht 😉👋)

[@Plbay335]

@@Dreyno A low blow Sir! 😅

[@Dreyno]

@@Plbay335 We don’t get to brag very often so you have to take your opportunities when they arise. Unlike Ulster 😀

[@eoincaomhanach1983]

@@Dreyno Behave.

[@Dreyno]

@bigmac9aac Ulster man. Hendy. And it was a joke in the immediate aftermath of the game. So you wise up. Dry sh1te.

[@belfastmike2250]

Excellent stuff. Keep it up guys!

[@gamingihardlyknowher1062]

paddy is an absolute legend

[@johnroche7541]

Great documentary. It is a crime and shame on the British government and the higher powers that are in the upper echelons of the British Army that Paddy was not awarded the VC. He certainly deserved it due to heroism that he performed on numerous occasions. Former comrades of Paddy's were very hurt over this.

[@johnroche7541]

@@musashidanmcgrath You are speaking absolute nonsense. Paddy Mayne was Unionist/Loyalist by political persuasion and Protestant by religious faith. He was British by nationality. It is amazing the amount of ignorant comments that are on this site.

[@steveg2251]

The reason he didn't get a VC is simple. At that time a VC citation had to be signed by a higher ranking officer. There usually weren't any about

[@truenorthgames]

That's my family's Last name is mayne 😂🇮🇪

[@justonecornetto80]

Mayne is an Anglo/Norman name. Blair "Paddy" Mayne also didn`t regard himself as Irish but as an Ulsterman or Ulster Scot. Referring to an Ulster Protestant as Irish often causes offence. 97% of them regard themselves as British.

[@truenorthgames]

@Just One Cornetto well mr dictionary nobody really asked haha my family's last name is mayne which is irish as it gets around here so nobody cares about your actualy

[@justonecornetto80]

@@truenorthgames Live in ignorance if you want to. I would suggest you keep your mouth shut if you ever visit Belfast or somebody may be inclined to remove your teeth with pliers. FGAU. No Surrender 1690. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@samwallace7313]

​@@truenorthgamesbut Mayne isn't an Irish name ya tool 😅

[@truenorthgames]

@samwallace7313 yes it is all my mother's side is irish catholic Canadian

[@miafillene4396]

As a person related to a noble irish family from the north, l love learning about "Paddy" Mayne.

[@seaghdhking9122]

No Irishman fights for the SAS

[@shooterblaze1]

@@seaghdhking9122 shutup fenian

[@shooterblaze1]

He’s also Northern Irish. Not Irish from the north americunt

[@georgebarnes8163]

cept he was not Irish@@seaghdhking9122

[@royalirishranger1931]

BS I did! , and a mate of mine from Dundalk ran the SAS ambush on the IRA in Loughgall.

[@luisemoralesfalcon4716]

This guy needs a series.

[@williammitchell4417]

He got it, called Rat Patrol

[@luisemoralesfalcon4716]

@@williammitchell4417 awesome.

[@pabcu2507]

Do a Video on mr krabs during his days in the navy

[@Dr.LightMarker5613]

That would have been perfect on April fools day haha

[@Ilovecats1236]

My great uncle William Hull often just known as 'Billy' was Paddy Blair Maynes driver.

[@Martin-pb7ts]

What a character. I regard defiance as one of the most valuable traits of us humans. I never knew about him before. Thanks for this video.

[@leeiam]

If anyone is interested in the real SAS, there is a book "Eastern Approaches" by Fitzroy Maclean. Part 2 of the book deals with the SAS and presents a much more realistic port rail of what actually happened.

[@onlyashes89]

😂 "port rail"

[@AwesomeDude799]

The Captain Price of WW2.

[@Daniel4646]

I believe it can be said that the SAS was literally born only when Mayne joined it.

[@dougiedrever7168]

after north africa paddy was jokingly recommended for distinguished flying cross,he destroyed more aircraft than the raf, he should have been given vc , one of the most impressive soldiers to serve in the british army

[@TitanAEX4]

In terms of leadership, we need more men like Paddy Mayne. Because at the end of the day, if he got the job done, the cavalier attitude is excusable. Sadly, this video also shows just how terrible a grip alcoholism can have on a person. I pray for all those who suffer from similar addictions.

[@Saanonymous80]

MacArthur was the same way. Most the good heroes were, because sometimes that is what's needed.

[@cjthebeesknees]

Everyone has a vice or vices, everyone.

[@jamesedwardladislazerrudo1378]

​@@Saanonymous80 but he didn't allowed to use nukes

[@patienceobongo]

The British ran away at Dunkirk. Maybe a few bottles was all they needed. Lol

[@lukesta12]

The original Mad Lad

[@mcdoubler]

He's a Newtownards man. I've been to the street he lived in, Paratrooper veteran told me about him at a Royal British Legion stand in the shopping centre.

[@benjauron5873]

"Otto Skorzeny? Never heard of her." - Paddy Mayne

[@cillianmclaverty9392]

The pronounciation of Newtonards kill me lol

[@johnperardua4596]

Just visited the David Stirling monument the other day, I will visit the Paddy Maine monument very soon in respect.

[@alexbirrell4568]

Yes, the monument looks over the Stirling estate. He used to bring his LRDG unit home on leave and it’s there they discussed what type of unit they wanted to be and developed their fighting targets.

[@jerrylim6722]

Dude really said "Oh boy, would you look at the time? It's time for my drive by on the Germans again." after hearing about how his men were trapped.

[@Someguyfromtheinternet36]

Drink and unite brothers!

[@danielroberts8721]

I knew a man, now sadly deceased, who was a driver in Paddy’s jeep. He had joined the regiment as he was formerly a poacher, and hence a good shot! He was from rural Dorset, and even knew Lawrence of Arabia as a child in the 1930’s. He asked Paddy what to do if they met a checkpoint, and I think the context was a friendly one, Paddy replied ‘shoot them’! The was no further discussion, and the comment I got was, ‘and he bloody would have too!’.

[@murder4055]

So many brutal one man legends from both world wars. Just love learning about another one.

[@prdeacon974]

When you got nothing to lose, you become like him.

[@JMKII]

Man fighting in WWII like it was a COD campaign lol

[@Hersheytheshihtzu-f1]

This is a legend wow

[@steveg2251]

Rumour has it he could have survived his accident but nobody would approach him due to fear that he'd kill them. Heard it in Newtownards legion.

[@ZMAN_420]

Good vid!

[@ianashby3626]

Rouge heroes was a awesome series Mayne was a legend

[@DanielJMathews1]

Gotta say this dude was impressive

[@webbsmotorhomeadventures1231]

Don’t think I ever red about a greater soldier what a man

[@indianajones4321]

Rogue Heroes is great

[@samwallace7313]

Are you kidding, please say you are.

[@agentg11]

The most epic man to ever serve

[@DomhnallMolloy]

7:45 its kinda sad how this man who did so many great thing died from the bottle

[@brimilligan7921]

Man these videos are awesome

[@dmav522]

It's sad that SAS: Rogue Heroes slandered him and the others in the unit with straight-up disrespectful portrayals and inventions of "facts" and characters instead of letting the SAS' history speak for itself

[@vlabruic]

SAS je čista propaganda a u stvarnosti skoro ništa, njihova operacija u prvom zalivskom ratu je potpuna katastrofa a ni u drugim operacijama se nisu proslavili, to su sve mitovi.

[@crazyboi1153]

Hahahahahaha sorry mate but your off your rocker

[@alexcorbel6267]

I agree, the show is pure trash, they made him out to be a psychopath and giant homosexual. Disgrace on his heroic achievements.

[@crazyboi1153]

@@alexcorbel6267 exactly mate

[@richardroberts6026]

@@vlabruic piss off Vlad.

[@Hector-yy9dr]

Used to stable my horse at the family home. I would say that the people from Newtownards were extremely proud of Blair Mayne, the man was a legend.

[@capncake8837]

Hey, an SAS guy. Cool.

[@smokiethebear3334]

‘With a total disregard for danger’

[@remedy-1879]

I apologize for not knowing this man’s story or name before this. He really needs a movie made about him. This was incredible to watch.

[@sarahgordon5365]

I love simple history✍

[@bigbird0993]

Thid guy was a real one man army wtf respect

[@tesstechy3852]

0:58 queens uotc recently beat my otc in a radios exercise!! that paddy mane spirit within haha

[@alexanderleach3365]

He is the reason why the Allies won the war.

[@rotten7493]

Yup. He single handedly stormed those French beaches, and invaded from the east. Japan ...those weren't atom bombs either, he just went there and let a mighty Irish fart. Right?

[@alexanderleach3365]

@@rotten7493 Right

[@davidpryle3935]

It was actually the Red Army that won the war in Europe, but never mind.

[@AlanUKR]

Paddy Mayne is A LEGEND ❤🇬🇧✊🏻

[@BAILIESCHANNEL]

The pronounciation of them northern irish towns leaves alot to be desired.

[@thedrunkenirish7800]

Good ole Paddy 🍻 RIP buddy

[@outlawandoutdoorstv9901]

Most men that are warriors like Paddy meet a end similar to there beginning. Kicking and screaming covered in blood .

[@carlogambino1979]

I live about 20 miles from where Paddy Maine is from. He's a legend on these shores.

[@GrosvnerMcaffrey]

How about a video about Audie Murphy?

[@basedelon]

Most decorated soldier of WW2

[@azimisyauqieabdulwahab9401]

Before became the actor

[@Nerfherder3]

You forgot the part where Paddy Mayne and Sterling were keeping score as to who destroyed the most planes.

[@AwesomeDude799]

A true Irishman.

[@justonecornetto80]

@Ginger Jesus Finally! Somebody who understands the difference! 👍

[@shanelynch7757]

@Ginger Jesus You realise it’s all Irish & the fact that you think your different is hilarious- you a literally a MEME 🤡

[@patienceobongo]

@Ginger Jesus actually, your 'history' is completely fake. You invented yourselves in the 1600s. Prior to that nobody knows where you came from.

[@AwesomeDude799]

@Ginger Jesus That's awesome cause I'm part Irish and I didn't know the difference. I knew abiut Northern Island but not the name for people from there. Thank you for teaching me.

[@davidpryle3935]

@GingerJesusSaves”there wasn’t an Irish bone in his body” …… strange then that he played rugby for Ireland, and the people from Britain (England, Scotland, Wales) called him Paddy.

[@christinejalandoni5919]

"I'm coming!" Props to anyone who gets the reference 😜

[@feasogachsionnach1872]

Paddy Mayne would be more British than Irish considering he was born into a Protestant Northern Irish family.

[@Setanta93]

Most Protestants North & South seen themselves as Irish, not British, until the run up to the troubles. They were Unionists but didn't renounce their 'Irishness'. Edward Carson, the Godfather of the UVF was a Dublin-born Irish speaking GAA player who said multiple times how proud he was to be Irish.

[@Masyn_]

Mate my granda used to say that being called Irish by English pilots would annoy him enough to end up in a scrap

[@raymondhaskin9449]

Exactly. He was an Ulster Scot. Not Irish. Protestants in Ireland are British people. Descended from English and Scots ancestors.

[@Setanta93]

@@Masyn_ Highly doubt.

[@raymondhaskin9449]

@Gus Shredney No they are not lmao.