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Thanks so much to Tom for bringing me around south Tipperary and showing me Glenagat House. This house was the venue for the wedding of Dan Breen and Brigid Malone during the Irish War of Independence.

[@georgeredbranch652]

Great work lads. I had to move from my home in 1989 to Australia (where l've been ever since) Married into a beautiful Australian family. My niece was staying with us for a while (she was 18) and she asked me "uncle G, why do you have so many books on terrorism?" So lasked her "do you know what is going on in Gaza? " She gave me the correct answer. I told her that for around 800 years Ireland was like Gaza and the West Bank, but the murdering monsters were not the Israelis but were the English. She didn't know what to make of that. So l gave her a copy of 1916 by Morgan llywelyn to read. I explained that the book was considered historical fiction, but all the chief characters and story really happened. She devoured that book and asked if she could borrow the other books by Ms. Llywelyn. I sent her home with 3 or 4 books. But made her promise that if she had any questions she could just call me. She messaged me just the other day to tell me she was finished reading the books, l asked her what she thought. She said the books made her sad and angry, and asked me if l saw any of the things brought up in the books. I was honest with her. She told me she loved me to the moon and back. We can't let a single generation go by without the knowledge of what happened in lreland. To quote Bobby Sands " our victory will be found in the laughter of our children ". I hope you keep up the good work lads.

[@shannonnic7361]

As a 3rd gen Irish American... Please continue to share. I'm 40, grew up step dancing in my local AOH and NEVER Heard any stories until I started doing my own genealogy and asking questions. Between the mother and baby homes, the history of the finians... I'm fact, I've heard stories since that there were a few more recently immigrated members that would mouth off with particular spirits😜 but I don't ever remember hearing anything. My people were from Castle John and fled to the States in late 1890s and early 1900... That line at least...

[@jofasable]

powerful people back then, they would all be proud of you two lads remembering a great people.

[@davyholden]

Thanks so much!

[@creekyknee]

Its a disgrace that the Irish Government hasn't made an attempt to purchase this house and use it as a museum to commemorate these brave young men.

[@seanohare5488]

I agree

[@bastogne315]

I don't think the government can purchase every building, barn and cow house used in the WoI. It's up to the council, land owners and local people to keep history alive. Check out the Davitt Museum in Sraid, Mayo.

[@bastogne315]

​@ManannanmacLir69ud have someone else wipe ur arse for u.

[@valleyboy6627]

Why would the spend money on the upkeep of Irish history when they are doing their best to eradicate irish culture and irishness

[@creekyknee]

What a stupid comment. I presume you meant "they". And I also assume by that comment that you have a massive chip on your shoulder. Believe me the time for nations is long gone, welcome to the 21st century and be glad that you are living in a country that is part of the largest trading block in the World which is why we now have something that our forefathers could only dream of. Its called an economy.@@valleyboy6627

[@Sean-fb7cy]

Well done lads. Great service to the nation. Warms the heart to hear real Irishmen speak of Ireland and our patriots

[@davyholden]

Thank you Seán

[@frankcasey1673]

Thanks Davy for keeping our history alive keep up the great work guys 🇮🇪

[@davyholden]

Thank you Frank!

[@patrickmclaren4360]

Here in the U.S. we where not taught anything about this and very little about the one of the worst famines in history and about the same thing about how much help the Irish people were in helping win the civil war for the Northern States, have definitely learned more here on this channel

[@jeremygaynor2410]

Buy yourself history books … - A good one by the Scottish academic Bartlett “History of Ireland”

[@brickbybric]

Believe it or not a factory near me in Ireland made uniforms for the confederate states .

[@Art-is-craft]

There is no reason for any of that to be taught in the US.

[@patrickmclaren4360]

@@Art-is-craft how many millions of Irish came to the US because of the famine and if we did we weren't told the truth about it, like how the english took the best of the food and sent it back to england

[@davyholden]

Thank you Patrick. I’m delighted that this channel is helping in your journey of learning Irish history 😊

[@michaelosullivan1024]

Ah brave little wren singing in the background

[@VideoSaySo]

Makes me think of the little church they sing about in Broad Black Brimmer!

[@Jen999]

Really excited about this one.. thank you for doing this Davy..☘️💜💙

[@davyholden]

Thank you Jen 😊

[@Jen999]

@@davyholden You are welcome Davy.. and you are much appreciated ☘️💜💙

[@cindycchesney5716]

Davy Thanks for this vid. I learned so much! Is there anyone or group trying to preserve this house for future generations? Or any of the places that are so important to Irish history? Is or are there people trying to get all of these marvelous places / areas put down on paper for future historians to learn from before these places are gone forever? Thank you so much for giving us so much to enjoy and learn. Your excellent efforts are helping to preserve Irish History and Culture. Once again a true heartfelt Thank You for all that you've done and are doing. Bless you.!

[@josephmurphy1509]

A lot of facts told. Thanks Lads. Keep it coming.👍✌✊💗

[@user-dg8du2ep4s]

God Bless Tipp a grand County ❤️🇮🇪

[@billiekaywhite9191]

I just came across your channel. I love Irish history. The suffering and violence that was put upon them breaks my heart but by God the strength and the courage of the Irish people over the ages is awe inspiring . Your videos are wonderful. Thank you¡

[@vespamorelli7090]

God bless you boys. This is vitally important stuff. Fair play to you both 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@davyholden]

Go raibh míle maith agat

[@larrydee8859]

This is a really great in-depth, historical, on site video Davy! Thank you for bringing us to the actual house that Dan Breen was married in. The actual description of the occupation atmosphere, by the local historian, brings up an even more connected feeling to the scene. Thanks again Davy!

[@davyholden]

Thanks so much. Delighted you enjoyed it 😊

[@Jen999]

Just watched.. excellent video.. and hearing these stories puts you right there.. when he spoke of the two young lads.. pulled from their home and shot before their parents.. we cried 😭 These presentations explain what we do not learn in schools.. thank you Davy.. ☘️💜💙

[@DaveSCameron]

Shoutout to you and yours, not only is any Eireann history missing from our British education curriculum but on the rare occasion that it does pop up it’s nothing but contemptuous and continuing dishonesty. #NeitherKingNorKaiser☘️📚 @LIRFB

[@Jen999]

@@DaveSCameronWhat a crying shame, that.. just one more excellent reason why Davy’s channel is vital☘️💜💙

[@Martinbergin]

That house needs to be preserved,I went down to knock long to see the famous railway station only to find it was long gone.

[@chippylawd]

Great video lads! Keeping the heritage alive here in Australia too by doing what your doing! 🇮🇪

[@70r4]

I'm not Irish, and I never had an interest in history in my life. I'm just learning Gaeilge, and I'm happy KZbin recommended your channel. Your work is priceless, the real history should be spoken. Thank you for doing this!

[@Maxmaj0r]

Good luck with Gaeilge lmao

[@70r4]

​@@Maxmaj0r GRMA

[@64jkn]

What a brillant episode 👏👏

[@davyholden]

Thank you 😊

[@Mick028]

I enjoyed that, also managed to find the house on Google Earth although nearly missed it due to all the greenery grown up around it!

[@pbreen243]

Thx so much lads! That’s fecking fantastic! I feel like I am getting to know my ancestors and their culture and find myself wondering how the culture wasn’t passed down.

[@davyholden]

Thank you so much!

[@kierankiely]

Great work, lads. It's great to educate Irish people about our history and be proud of it .

[@williamkelly9531]

Excellent story lads,love listening stories to them.❤

[@DavidLee-yu7yz]

This house should be bought and kept for Posterity by the Government, a National treasure and thank you for what you are doing to keep the history alive and documented. On another note I remember watching Robert Kee's 'Ireland-A Television History' when I was about Eighteen (around 1980) and was wondering whether you covered this series on your channel and your thoughts. A man I admire for getting the series to air. D

[@patrickfoley1018]

Outstanding work guys ...so informative of our history ...please keep up the good work !!!!!

[@72mossy]

Well done lads, my grandfather was a volunteer from Templemore, Upp Tipp

[@DavidoLeary1027]

💪🇮🇪 Great stuff Davy

[@peterleigh7485]

Thanks my mother and my grandparents came from Ireland as a English man with the green blood these buildings should be protected for future generations

[@marykelly3500]

Well done Tom and Davy great work

[@Paul5520]

Excellent stuff. Glad it’s still there

[@swanqueen454]

I have been looking forward to this every since you posted. So glad to LEARN & EDUCATED on what was really happening in the time. Hopefully, it will send a message to others that don't know & should!!! Great content as usual. Brilliant. Thank you!!

[@roundtowerproductions]

Fascinating history there lads, keep up the great work!

[@garygallagher7269]

Great work Davy 👍

[@gerardlehane7477]

Hi Davy, like you I to have a photo of this location of Dan Breens wedding. Never thought it would still be standing.I hope who ever buys it brings it back to its former state and appreciates it historical significance. Keep up the good work and have a great Patrick's weekend. All the best from Co Cork🇮🇪

[@Slievenamon]

Fantastic piece of history, thank you both. Regarding the so called "famine". That was a gentle euphemism for it. In reality it was a Genocide. Have any of you read Chris Fogarty's book on the subject "Ireland 1845-1850: The Perfect Holocaust, and who kept it 'perfect'" by Chris Fogarty. The food was taken out of Ireland at gunpoint by the British Army while the Irish starved to death.

[@seanohare5488]

True

[@bastogne315]

Great interview.❤

[@JoanKirk-jm5lh]

Wow, amazing history!!! ❤ It's very cool to see the actual places and have them brought to life with these stories!

[@bigc5630]

Dan Breen, was some operator!!!!!! Were talking , a movie should be made of his exploits! God bless and rest him.🙏✊️🇮🇪

[@davyholden]

What a movie that would be!

[@JimmyOToole-bu5qk]

Well done to both of you for keeping this history alive.I have stories from 2 of my uncles who were active here in Mayo. i have 20 acres of forestry that i call Dan Breens wood.i must call down to meet you guys some time,thanks/

[@Tanjacs]

Great video, Davy and Tom!! You surely don't know where you're going when you don't know where you're coming from! Great to see these historical places!! Can you please tell me what music that is at the beginning of the video? 🙏☘️

[@m.prescott8075]

That opening music got my attention as well! Is that Davy himself on lead guitar?

[@Tanjacs]

@@m.prescott8075 I don't know, but I'm curious about that, too! 😊 It sounds awesome!

[@Tanjacs]

@m.prescott8075 I don't think it's him though. Sounds like a taped recording...

[@m.prescott8075]

The song is called 'Second Plate'. It's by Pearce Roswell: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWrXhWakZbKIe9U

[@m.prescott8075]

@@TanjacsI must be getting old, because I forgot I could just Shazam it. Turns out it's 'Second Plate' by Pearce Roswell: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWrXhWakZbKIe9U

[@donhurley6942]

Thank you for sharing this very informative article. I’m a yank from New York and always enjoy learning about Irish history and culture. I have been going to Ireland for 45 years, I only missed about 5 times during that time, some years I came home twice in a year. Always enjoyed the music and history you pass on. Keep up the great work. God bless.

[@brianmoran9220]

More great work Davy

[@jmo8525]

This is such a treat to learn this part of Irish history and to visit the actual places brings it all to life in such a tangible way. Thank you Davy for all the time and effort you spend in teaching these history lessons.

[@mgk7963]

Top video again Davy, you’re educating a generation,fair play to the other chap, proud of his area

[@Br1ght0n]

Tragic that a historic building like this has been allowed to collapse; it looks beyond saving...

[@seanohare5488]

True turn it into a Dan the Man breen.museum like Tom Hennessy was hinting at make a tourist area out of it

[@bastogne315]

50k in grants if anyone wants to stick their hands in their pocket.

[@shirleydowd7102]

Love youre video I showed it to my seventy six year old husband who was long term pow in a British prison in England he served twenty three years brendan dowd so we thank for the historical xxx

[@TommySan1234]

Dan Breen was related to me his son paddy Breen was the image of his father Dan the story we were told by Dan and his son paddy would put shivering down ur spine

[@40MikeActual]

I always find your videos entertaining and enjoyable, they keep my interest and I always feel engaged. Please keep them up, I enjoy learning about Irish History from your channel.

[@olieahern1318]

Great inspiring history Dan Breens book was the first book on the tan war i had the pleasure to read and i think i read it maybe a dozen times since i got it 30 years ago its a shame the education system today gives young people the option to drop history in their education never be ashamed of what we came from weather it be 1920 or 2020 the aspiration for a united Ireland will never change though the method of achieving it has. Keep it going davy brilliant as always

[@bastogne315]

On Another Man's Wound is a great book too.

[@olieahern1318]

​@@bastogne315read that also and the singing flame brilliant

[@bunyip5841]

Join your local history group. Document these stories. Record oral histories. Give public talks and presentations. Make a podcast.

[@grlfcgombeenhunter2897]

So sad what’s happening to Ireland 🇮🇪.

[@Br1ght0n]

What? We're grand...

[@grlfcgombeenhunter2897]

@@Br1ght0n are u for real

[@Br1ght0n]

Yes Mr Gombeen Hunter, I believe that I am real (you are missing a question mark). In what regard are you dissatisfied with life in the Republic of Ireland which has amongst the highest living standards in the world? @@grlfcgombeenhunter2897

[@seanohare5488]

Agree break away Ireland from EU globalist demonic plan to destroy nations history and sovereignty

[@bastogne315]

We're fine mate. Full employment. We're bleeding loaded compared to the 80s and 90s when a million people hat to emigrate to the UK and US to get work. Glad they took us.

[@jojokeavy2835]

My Grandfather Was the Caretaker in Fitzgerald Camp fermoy after the Civil War.. He also Served in the Cork No.2 Brigade under the command of George Power. Great History Here Lad's 🇮🇪👍

[@sandidavis820]

Thank you, Davy, a wonderful history lesson.

[@seanohare5488]

Another great video big bad Davy Holden could you do some segments on successful IRA ambush s attacks like headford in Kerry dromkeen in Limerick carrowkennedy in Mayo scromogue in Roscommon and modreeny in Tipperary

[@christiansolidarity-ow3dk]

Those of us who didn’t live through historical events understand history’s importance more than those who made it do. The need to keep secrets outlives those whom the secrets were intended to protect.

[@noelmcinerney8411]

I was in kilfecle in the eighties as a teenager De oul fellas with their medals struggling up that his hope it's still going RIP the big four 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@noelmcinerney8411]

Hill *

[@dechannigan2980]

Irish freedom lasted a few short decades . .Ruled from London back then, ruled from Washington via Brussels now. . a province once again. .

[@BOGSAVAGE]

😂

[@celtbell]

Davy this was brilliant..can you tell me exactly where this is..i know Dan was from New inn..i want to visit his grave and id love to visit this house...Dan is one of our greatest

[@andykane9866]

Davy I live not far from the clonfin ambush site out side granard co longford you should check it out sometime lovely memorial their

[@merinakutha]

Maith thú, Davy! Obair mhaith!

[@saoirseclarnimhuiris7910]

Ar fheabhas, thar cionn mar i i gcónaí! ó thuaisceart na hÉireann🇨🇮💚

[@ohno2112]

Dan Breen, any means necessary! The man the myth the legend! You understand why the Brit’s were hated!

[@colmfrawley7305]

Brilliant video lads

[@finbarrdempsey958]

Great work. You should do video in Collins barracks. They have Dan Breens handgun. They let Simon reeve hold it when he was there.

[@seanohare5488]

Well say big bad Davy Holden and big bad Hennessy too Dan the breen a legendary leader of Tipperary and many others like Sean treacy dinny lacey Sean Hogan Sean Gaynor Paddy lacken Ryan etc Tipperary played a big part in Ireland war of independence

[@queenb62]

Dan Breen's Book "My fight for Irish Freedom". Davy, great interview, was the house sold do you know?

[@ffionpearl5893]

My daughter was born just down the road in Clonmel. I know all the places they are talking about as he best years of my life were in Tipp I'm afraid that whenever I see these vids the main feeling is furious anger against the brits. I can't contain it. Is this what 900 years of fuckupery does to anyone with Irish roots?

[@Loppy8]

Great job.

[@mgk7963]

Where Tipperary leads,Ireland follows

[@user-po9sg3ks4p]

Tiocfaidh ar la Dan Breen what a man ❤ 🇮🇪

[@michaelosullivan1024]

Joined by the Robin and jackdaw

[@user-ot9st6zx3s]

I shall marry my Irish ☘️ soulmate right there one day. Uncannily his surname is Malone😂

[@darrenanthonykk]

fair play boys

[@carolinecoffey5404]

Wow this is amazing much appreciated shame house in ruins

[@avechristusrex9758]

Great channel binging on these videos. Do chum glóire Dé agus Onóra na hÉireann 🇮🇪🇻🇦

[@SectionSixteen]

I wonder why south Tipperary was so staunchly republican? Also, west Cork. I hear more about those particular areas than other parts, in relation to nationalist activity. I love seeing these sites.

[@jimmyenglish5509]

Where exactly is that house.Dan Breens home is only a half a mile away from where I live in Donohill

[@bastogne315]

Could you do a show on Manus Moynihan lad in Rathmore Co Kerry. He was a feckin legend. Carried out the Rathmore ambush where they killed 8 Black and Tans. Remember his funeral in the 80s. ( know the family as well. Lovely peeps)

[@Waynebridgeof]

Come to Belfast Davy hear 1st hand accounts from the men behind the wire some very interesting connections including Tom Williams story living accounts from the time

[@awilderireland]

The Govt. might buy it and renovate it for so called refugees.

[@john69294]

He supposedly said that a day didn't go bye that he didn't think of the people he murdered.

[@bastogne315]

I doubt if he used the word murdered

[@yourlocalbossman1359]

Go Raibh Maith Agat 🙏🏻🇮🇪👍🏻

[@johngreene4829]

All of the men and women who fought for our country's freedom the hartake and pain they suffered everything they sacrifice and we still don't own it

[@BebhinnKing]

0:57

[@lcoconstruction2660]

Very relative today guys, the Patriots voted against the traitors in Leinster House and won a resounding victory for all true Irish people! PS where exactly is the house?

[@patrickporter1864]

Bolix we do that every so often especially when it has no consequences really. The seanad referendum.

[@bastogne315]

Huh...you mean the referendum on inserting "care" into the constitution. Stop talking sh ite😂

[@lcoconstruction2660]

@@bastogne315 Dry your eyes , losers drown in their salty tears!

[@phillipnoone8044]

The English were so heartless

[@seanohare5488]

Definitely

[@patrickporter1864]

The elites were heartless. The were repressing their own people just as much as the Irish.

[@jackoshea7668]

He was definitely psychotic , my two grand uncles ran with him . Ryan’s of Drombane.

[@joegarry8983]

The more I understand our past history the more I understand the dreadful plight of the Palestinian people .I can trace my Irish family roots as far back as the 1600s and even further back to the tine of Cromwell in a small pocket here on the Meath-Westmeath border. How the hell did we ever manage to survive and now we have our ''own'' so called ''government'' to contend with.

[@DaveSCameron]

☘️👍📚

[@peterallison-ex4yy]

The house and site should be preserved and restored for history and future generations of Irish people and historians to come and visit and maybe a visitor's centre to display the Counties great Republican culture and history. Great video Davy. Go raibh maith agat 🍀💚🇮🇪✊

[@patrickball2493]

Looks like he was in big rush to get married . Probably thought there was big possibility that he would be killed in action or captured and executed .

[@bastogne315]

Or he wanted sex. Fact! Back then no bure would have sex before getting wed.

[@johnpurcell7525]

W as Dan Breen an African

[@Herbie81]

Aye ffs both parents were black

[@MrPundursR]

No he was irish

[@grlfcgombeenhunter2897]

Are u for real

[@user-ot9st6zx3s]

I get what you mean. He definitely has an extremel likeness to having it in his bloodline in that photo

[@user-ot9st6zx3s]

@ManannanmacLir69 🤣🤣

[@cW-jk1sw]

Couldnt anyone fix this up? What a shame.

[@bastogne315]

Probably will soon. There's 50k grants for do-ey uppies. Beaut of a house.

[@davyholden]

I believe someone has bought it recently!

[@mjnaz65]

I enjoy your channel but Ireland's past struggles for independence are all for naught as today only 75% of it's residents claim Irish ancestry and the most popular name of newborn males in Galway is Mohammed. Seems to me all Ireland has is a past because there is no real Irish future

[@kerbearlynch15]

I'm from County Derry, and we pretty much get no Irish history. I got most of my information from my parents and their families. I learnt my great Granda Logue was an IRA man from way way back. I also learnt my Granny Lynch had family members who were falsely accused of thing's, (the Guilford four and the Maguire seven). I also obviously learnt of "Bloody Sunday" and the bombings in Ballykelly (where my mammy's family are), the rising sun shooting, the REAL story to the so called "Battle of the Boyne" and MUCH MUCH more. One thing that REALLY annoys me about how we're not taught of our Irish history is that the Protestants here know absolutely didly squat of the truth of what happened. Yeah it's probably the rebel side of me or something, but I believe if all people who should know it's those that actually support the British murdering scum of the earth!! Sorry I'm going major rebel now!! Lol but I hate anything to do with those folk, maybe they're decent now?? I don't know nor do I care but for what they done to our country and our ancestors will never pass my forgiveness, maybe if the Protestants were taught the truth and they came clean, then I might throw in some forgiveness, but the chances of that is beyond slim.