IRISH GUARDS GOING TO IRAQ

This is The Ist Battalian Irish Guards at Aldershot Camp leaving Church after receiving Gods blessing of safety as they set off for Iraq in 2007.....Truly Men and Women of Caurage and Conviction.....How Many have Returned to those they Love...We owe them more than we will ever know........

[@carloshannon2989]

I was gonna on this parade. Remember it like yesterday. lost two great guys in my platoon on that tour. You can see one on the video. RIP Chris and Rederz. Will never forget you. See you on the re org

[@IncognitoUnknown-fc2tu]

and remember about 1 million iraqi people died because of your invasion.

[@liamhughes7715]

Ib Igne Ignum shut the fuck up rn u feeble minded piece of shit these were great people

[@IncognitoUnknown-fc2tu]

@@liamhughes7715 well, too bad too few died of your kind there.((

[@liamhughes7715]

Ib Igne Ignum people like you make me glad Iraq was invaded

[@gray3553]

@@IncognitoUnknown-fc2tu yeah and who the fuck are you, twat.

[@phubai67]

You simply have to love it.....marching to "Whisky In The Jar". I wish some of our cavalry squadrons and regiments had participated in a send off like this when they deployed.

[@happygael]

phubai67 they used to. but it is no longer politically correct to do so.

[@Coldcasse]

+happygael How so?

[@happygael]

A proud outfit. Thanks for reposting this video.

[@Bobk857]

Marching to Whiskey in the Jar, cool.

[@SIRWINSTON1940]

Royal Irish Regiment, it is one of the two Irish regiments remaining in the British Army.The Irish Guards recruit in Northern Ireland and the Irish neighbourhoods of major British cities. Restrictions in the Republic of Ireland's .make it illegal to induce, procure or persuade enlistment of any citizen of the Republic of Ireland into the military of another state,however people from that country do enlist in the regiment.Nowadays they recruit from all around United Kingdom and Commonwealth

[@adams7265]

What is this music ??????????????????????????

[@GreatBritain105]

what is the song?

[@GreatBritain105]

@@Denis.Collins thanks alot

[@xxJMStudiosxx]

That would suck if you tried to walk in between a row of those guys... *slap* *slap*

[@mkgroupuk]

Two never returned amongst this lot. RIP

[@kenmarriott6816]

Everyone gave something. Some gave everything

[@theconeegames]

RIP

[@robertbronecke2397]

Very sad !!!! Rip my brothers and sisters who gave their all in the fight for humanity.

[@coryxkenshinclips9704]

My uncle Chris Casey never forgotten

[@mkgroupuk]

@@coryxkenshinclips9704 I knew him, not well. But we worked together. Legend. QS

[@miguelbernardo6683]

Well disciplined soldiers, it doesn´t matter under which flag they serve, Irish for ever god bless them all

[@johnozard]

You are correct...fighting for Good seems blurred these days...

[@pragmatic1ultramagnetic202]

+Miguel Bernardo They're not Irish. They're British.

[@jaydeyvanmourik5240]

God bless zen Black Watch.

[@Marc-kr8pc]

Adam Smyth But most of them especially the ones from Northern Ireland would class themselves as British rather than Irish as it is part of the UK.

[@timothy9434]

There are many Irish, even republicans in the South, who also still feel they are also British. Not politically but culturally. Just because one is a loyal and patriotic Irish citizen does not mean one denies history or hates their neighbours who share the British Isles with them! One can love both Ireland and her sisters. I would never concede one inch of Irish independence but I can still admire and respect the Queen and cherish the many good historical and present ties that bind us.

[@richardkennedy3846]

Ireland always produces the very best - The Royal Ulster Rifles, The Royal Irish Fusiliers, The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers etc. etc. ... Alexander, Montgomery, Brooke, Dill, Templer ...

[@dvrn86]

Duke of Wellington and Robert Ross also.

[@justinneill5003]

The Connaught Rangers (“Devil’s Own”)

[@oliverhannon7953]

The Connaught Rangers

[@LiamHickey2967]

The royal Munster fueselliers as well, (sorry if got the third part of the names spelling wrong.)

[@jamesdeery5377]

@@LiamHickey2967 The other regiments were the Royal Irish Regiment, the Leinster Regiment, The Royal Dublin Fusiliers and The South Irish Horse

[@rockape560]

got to love the irish sense of humour..going to fight in iarq while playing whisky in the jar

[@rustykilt]

After all, it is the National Anthem....

[@Seanflanagan7]

@@rustykilt No it isn’t.

[@winterwolf9797]

@@Seanflanagan7 it’s a joke mate 😂

[@carterjones8126]

You can't find a better song to raise morale than an old folk song.

[@rifleman1122]

cheers from the U.S. I love how they march off from church to the tune of "Whiskey in the Jar"

[@jaybee4636]

It was said of the Guards in WW2 : They knew how to die like men. However the Irish Guards knew how to kill like men.

[@jimbobjimminy]

GWAN BOYS! My grandfather, from the Irish Republic, served in the Irish Guards and I'm very proud of the effort you guys put in for us.

[@loyalistmusiclyrics2765]

🇬🇧🟥⬜️❤️🟩🟦🇬🇧

[@austinmoore7328]

Great respect ,🍀🇮🇪

[@seanpendulum5121]

My dad too....two years with the regiment 1940-42. But never left Hobbs Barracks!

[@nafanarefour4564]

I like how the band is playing whiskey in the jar, one of my favorite Irish folk songs

[@AbandonEarth911]

What a fine irish Wolfhound.

[@jessicarabbit290]

Whiskey in the Jar? Now that's the spirit! Love it. :)

[@athena5573]

jessicarabbit290 bloody good song.

[@rayfarrell8618]

Whiskey In The Jar, now there's a tune to march off to war to !! Ya !!

[@justinneill5003]

And you get a name-check in the song, as it's based on the main character (a Highwayman) having a run-in with British army officer Captain Farrell! Local highwaymen holding up English landlords were considered national heroes in 17th century Ireland, so marching to this tune in the British army of today just shows how far we have come.

[@alexweatherburn4390]

Well done the ‘Micks’ one of the five great foot Guards Regiments, band of brothers. (Coldstream veteran).

[@happygael]

They have the borderline insolence and the bearing of true fighting men.

[@happygael]

They are truly elite soldiers. They are also the only regiment in the Brit Army that, upon returning from a campaign is allowed to go to church (mass) before reporting to the Queen. This stipulation was written into the agreement when the unit was formed. It is a traditionally Irish Catholic regiment.

[@happygael]

The Queen mother was the honorary Commandant of the Black Watch regiment. Upon her death The Black Watch could not provide the Honor Guard for her Funeral. (They are not a Guards Regiment.) They asked the Irish Guards to provide the Honor Guard for her funeral and the Procession. The Guards stood in for them at the funeral.

[@MrScall35]

The Irish Guards were always the choice for the Queen Mother's funeral procession. She had no official appointment to them but they were her favourite. She called them her soldiers, her boys, such was her affinity to the regiment.

[@aidy6000]

@@happygael Which is why I am dumbfounded at sectarian nonsense

[@wadk78]

makes me proud as an irishman to see serving members of both religions standing and marching shoulder to shoulder.

[@loyalistmusiclyrics2765]

💙👉🇬🇧👈💚

[@rorymac7714]

@@loyalistmusiclyrics2765 So, they are still Irish! Even though some Ulster men like to claim they are not Irish, which is rediculous

[@AmethystDew]

@@rorymac7714 Honestly, I'm northern and I think of myself as both British and Irish.

[@rorymac7714]

@@AmethystDew I have no problem with that. But I find it ridiculous for an Northern Irishman to claim he is not Irish. I was born in England to Irish parents, was educated here at boarding school and universities. I am proud to call myself Irish as I have no English blood in me. But because born here and married to an English woman my loyalties lie to England. Though I always check on rugger and foot ball results to see Ireland International results

[@tjclarke1892]

@@rorymac7714 I don't considering many are continually told they aren't irish and that they are planters

[@seamus1956]

CAN WE PLEASE STOP THE POLITICAL FIGHTING HERE?? All of this matters not in relation to this video. Whether you agree or disagree on the reasons for going, or even what the reasons are in the first place, this is about men & women going off to fight for their country. Whether they should be going is irrelevant - they ARE going. Can't we honor them

[@glenvalley4326]

Irish Guards band always play the best tunes.

[@Bobk857]

You gotta love a professional, honored unit that marches off to Whiskey In the Jar. So proud that I am part Irish.

[@sokar90805]

Makes me proud to be Irish!

[@Princeton5]

@@sokar90805yeah but you know this is the British army no offence

[@Radio4ManLeics]

Brave lads all. God bless em

[@JuanPowerball]

They played Whiskey in the Jar very well. I love the Irish Wolfhound at the beginning.

[@averylividmoose3599]

He's called Derek

[@TheBlueb0ttle]

The Micks are brilliant and the seargent major looks the dog's bollix. That is what the British Army is all about . Micks, Taffs, Jocks and us.......any time.

[@surefoot4x4x4]

Thank you for your service in the coalition. As a former US soldier I respect the Armed services of a combined force. Thanks for the assistance. Get home safely.

[@TinyArts]

Proudest dog on earth ! Bless the irish !

[@tunaboy1986]

This is awesome! i cant say how many times i've watched now.. great marching tunes!! Well done to all boys fighting the good fight! God bless from australia!

[@marykinsella417]

Blessings in the name of Jesus❤😂

[@alastairmurray5225]

Whiskey in the Jar and With me shillelagh under me Arm two great old Irish tunes arranged for marching by a great Irish regiment, brilliant !

[@teller1290]

When does the 2d tune begin during this clip...at 1:33? Also, what rank or position is the man with came under his who appears a couple times near edge of screen at about 1:32? I notice that the berets appear to be of both green and a more olive it brown color in the same regiment. Is that due to different roles, specialties or do my eyes deceive me? And right at the end of the formation there's a segment of soldiers wearing much darker uniforms than the rest. Just curious. Thx.

[@billsweeny1682]

Whiskey in the Jar & I'm Off to Philadelphia in the Morning, the Band Master had a sense humour.

[@Fhurin]

Terrorist 1: "The Irish are coming and I think they're marching to 'Whiskey in the Jar'. Shall I alert the others? " Terrorist 2: ".......Well I guess that's that then. Start writing down the terms for our surrender"

[@BenDavis-dz7qs]

I'm an American of Irish decent. Thank you all for your sacrifice

[@AbandonEarth911]

Soldiers of all lands unite.

[@ms51472]

This is indeed inspirational. Our thoughts and prayers go with and stay with men like these - bravely doing their duty to God and country! Be proud, Royal Irish Regiment! America stands with you always.

[@Insperato62]

These are the Irish Guards not the Royal Irish Regiment.

[@teller121]

@@Insperato62 I just noticed on here that this video is 14 yrs old. I then noticed the video that is 13 yrs old that shows the return of the "Royal Irish Regiment;" NOT these same guys, as you stated. What's the difference exactly, pls? Thx.

[@Simping4cats]

dear god their sharp! I almost feel sorry for the Taliban that such an awesome force was sent in to engage them... almost being the KEY word. As an American and a Submariner I have to say I have the greatest respect for the UK and Ireland. You guys kick ass in everything ya do... not only that you guys march better than we do

[@davidsweeney4021]

What a bloody impressive unit!

[@Insperato62]

@Alec MacCnaimhin - which country hates them? Not England. Many of us acknowledge the contribution given by the Irish in fighting the French (tho' they also fought for them), then the Germans. It may confuse us as to why given our history. Some of us English are aware of what our Government did in Ireland but when someone fights beside us & is killed there is a grieving mother somewhere & that we can understand.

[@johnp556]

60%of U.S. Medal of honor winners are of Irish descent from the 1860's right up through to Iraq /Afghanistan. Men of Celtic blood, it's what they do.

[@jameslynch7826]

The Micks were in Munster with us. Irish Hussars and Irish Guards in same battlegroup. Plus 17/21 Lancers. Great memories. Good lads.

[@natmikedale]

Makes the hairs stand up on the back of your head. Great stuff lads...

[@24michiganironbrigad]

@locsaretheshit The Guards do just as much soldiering as the RIR. The Guards are really ,more illustrious to be in, and yes while the RIR does not do many of the ceremonial aspects, the Guards (in my opinion) Are much tougher gents, mind you in this video they are not simply marching. They are going to Iraq!

[@paulbarker8015]

Brings a tear to the eye may almighty God bless our soldiers volunteers who serve our nation with pride and devotion God save the queen

[@teller1290]

I could march to that until I collapsed. Maybe my blood: my ancestors coming from the Old Sod.

[@imedi]

as i was goin over the cork and kerry mountains i spied captain farrell and his money he was counting lol great tune i think the irish have the best marching tunes

[@xCaptMAXIMUSx]

My great grandad served with the Irish guards during ww2 :)

[@djharto4917]

As an Irish man born and raised in the Republic of Ireland im proud I had family who served in the micks.

[@DeneQuigley-wf2kn]

Didn't we all in times gone by.

[@ErichsvonMansteinn]

This is british army

[@djharto4917]

Yes Ireland and Britain have a very close and complicated history

[@TinyArts]

Gotta love the irish ! Greets from your Scandinavian cuz :p

[@eddierousseau]

may God bless those brave Irishmen who volunteered to fight Fascism in Spain an Europe between 1936 and 1945 and who their own government treated badly for it. Aontaithe lena n- deartháireacha fhaisisteachais dul i ngleic

[@Alan_Mac]

How about the regiment raised in Ireland to fight for Franco? Brave boys, too?

[@eddierousseau]

A small force compared to the Irish who fought against fascism and the 10,000 German Jews who also fought in the British Army in WW2. This fight continues today.

[@eoinenglish7659]

brian david the volunteers for the Spanish republic didn't get paid unlike the 'heroes' who took the King's Shilling in WWII. Hardly comparable.

[@irishtrapper9149]

Pat Aherne LOL

[@vestty5802]

brian david lmao more fought for fascism blueshirts

[@paulbarker6004]

Les we forget ,At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them we will remember them

[@dutchfither]

Great tune and sound but do anyone the second tune the band played for the brave man and woman tho present there country. GREAT RESPECT from the Netherlands Mart

[@Idk037]

wish i never left the guards it was my only regiment god bless the queen

[@joecully5761]

Because the Queen is sooooooo great ftq

[@mikeyoung7660]

Same here QS

[@SuperThomas228]

What about our ancestors lots who were forced to go and some ho volunteered to go to war with men from Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales, many an Irish Catholic went to fight in my family I had relatives on one side forced to join and his brother shot by his own men for trying to leave on the other side I have family also Catholic who volunteered, I am proud of both sides for fighting alongside the likes, Many an Irish Nationalist had to fight for Britain, I'm not saying I agree with NI's...

[@daviddrummond9277]

My favourite on KZbin and I am not Irish, simply ''real'' soldiers , some swagger and just ''style''. Finest Army on earth. Son of an MM winner with The Rifle Brigade at El Alemein 1943.

[@NanaBonny]

I'm 66 years old and just found out I'm Irish. With tears in my eyes, I feel so very proud to be Irish.

[@TeeEllohwhydee]

lmao

[@Princeton5]

I’m from Your pants

[@il9237]

I found out years ago that I'm not Irish. Makes me even prouder.

[@SILVERCLOUD141]

Proud to be british well done lads God Save the Queen.

[@Bernaren60]

Go sábhála Dia na Gardaí Éireannacha.

[@williamcushion3623]

The ‘Micks’ looking great as always

[@vikingblood0408]

Get a life!

[@eoghancarpenter8546]

Actually as an Irishman 'Mick' is used as an affectionate term towards the Irish guards. I think it's quite funny aswell!

[@vikingblood0408]

@@eoghancarpenter8546That's not what my Orange Irish Grandmother told me it meant. I didn't find humour in it.

[@mikeyoung7660]

QS

[@gioPHL]

Those troops and that band are TOP NOTCH!

[@LordWellington15]

... And they marched all the way there!

[@johnnyshilo]

One of the best on You Tube, thank you for reposting it,God Bless them all

[@pat8212]

The Irish Guards.....”Qui Separabit”. the answer.... no one....

[@rifleman1122]

I want to join a regiment where I can march off to war to the tune of whiskey in the jar

[@tomdental289]

They do not serve to protect us throughout the length and breadth of the island of Ireland, that is an insult. And the name of the 26 counties is Ireland, not Eire in English. Show some respect. You are the only one showing immature sectarianism here. Its the equivalent of me refusing to call the UK by its proper name. Its like me using England for the Uk as a while. Those who join the Guards from Ireland (state) do do as individuals, not as representatives of Ireland. We have our own army.

[@christygum3384]

HEROES ! 💪🇮🇪

[@kdh4life]

This is what we miss in the Netherlands!

[@26vino]

Exactly 🦁⚔️🇳🇱🇬🇧⚓️🦁 That's why we need a NEXIT. UK 🇬🇧 NL 🇳🇱 Commonwealth & the prodigal son 🇺🇸 US stand together against the communist globalization.

[@teller121]

@@26vino then get to it. Maybe just take out Brussels and all the snail eaters there first and speed things up.

[@connormclernon26]

Anyone else find it a little funny that the first song played in their march is about an Irishman robbing an Englishman?

[@Irishrogue61mak3]

God bless every one of them. They are a mix of prods & taigs.... But I repeat.... GOD BLESS EVERY ONE OF 'EM..!! LOVE YOUSE ALL..!!

[@johnjohnston2069]

Quite simply the BEST

[@maconescotland8996]

The Irish Guards had tragically lost two soldiers in Irag in 2003. One was a Dubliner and the Irish authorities permitted his funeral party to parade in uniform - the first time since 1922 that British soldiers had been seen in Dublin.

[@johnnyshilo]

Great Video of a Great regiment, God Bless them all

[@MegaStonesy]

yes it was a war no one wanted to go back to..... more reason to have stayed 1st time in to see the end out

[@danmartin5178]

Great!! A special mention to the disciplined dog.

[@ianhutchison5600]

Well done lads. Hutchie.

[@StonerStylophone]

omg they playing whiskey in the jar love that song

[@paulelsey8216]

Fkn hell that's impressive! Quis Separabit

[@IRELANDISMYCOUNTRY]

@seirbeach im from Co Wexford and I have an interview in June for the Irish Guards

[@rl64rl]

Awesome. God bless these soldiers.

[@gillianmcmullan6945]

GOD BLESS EVERY SINGLE ONE....THANKYOU FOR YOUR SERVICE ...THE BRAVE XXX

[@CaptainBearddd]

God bless em! Brought tears to my eyes!

[@braydenquint7046]

God Bless these brave men. America has a love of the Irish and their contributions to her. Thank you for helping us.

[@BellatorVindicta]

God bless Ireland!

[@ErichsvonMansteinn]

This is British army

[@Lemonheart69]

All countries should be as proud as the British and farewell their troops with music and parades! BRAVO!!!

[@soulofthenorth]

You will find these Irishmen are very much British! Loyal.

[@darrenmccarthy3857]

soulofthenorth I think you will find its only a small percentage of Irishmen that claim to be British. Most from the loyalist community hate all things Irish. You most remember that our language, wolfhounds, shamrock, kilts, and songs belong to the actual Irish people....When the Guards had a large IRISH content then it would be fair to use any of these but now i think its like 11 out of 400. So not really Irish.

[@tmlafrance]

hmmm, must be 8 IRA members watched this

[@darrenmccarthy3857]

tmlafrance Well that probably more Irishmen than are in the so called Irish guards. I think a name change is required.

[@MrJimmyboy1972]

@TRomecki94 yo buddy! hands across the sea.

[@boocolor]

these are the men who served in iraq to bring a better future for the country and the rest of the world... God Bless the UK army!

[@LineDoggie]

God bless the thin red line, from a Baghdad Vet 04-05 TF Wolfhound

[@tomdental289]

It does not comprise of people from Ireland (ROI) officially. It comprises of those who of their own accord chose to join. The same as many join the French Foreign Legion for example. They join as individuals, not representing their country, hence why use Ireland's name is inappropriate and its culture.

[@keesdenouden1554]

So Prode of out irish loads God bless

[@TRomecki94]

@MrJimmyboy1972 Right on mate. Cheers from across the Atlantic.

[@juniorjenova]

i love and respect Ireland and the irish people!!!!!!!!! P.S.is that was the song "Whiskey In A Jar" the orchestra played at the beggining???????wow,that was really inspiritual;) greetings from Bulgaria.

[@eoinenglish7659]

Danika The Wild Cat Cronqwist these people aren't Irish; they're British. Ireland is a sovereign state with its own defence forces.

[@happygael]

God bless them all and their commrades in arms also

[@briangallagher7606]

Makes me proud that I am a second generation Irishman!!!

[@JohnSmith-st6dw]

Off to Philadelphia in the morning. And whiskey in the jar.

[@mikeyoung7660]

My old Regiment QS

[@madjon50]

the song at 1:33 is with me shillelagh under me arm

[@TT_1221]

No, we can't! The Republic of Ireland exists and has done so for an awfully long time and its offensive to me as an Irish man that Great Britain parades a Battalion they call "Irish Gaurds". Even an Irish wolfhound as mascot?? Not to mention the invasion which resulted in 600,000 deaths (UN Report 2012), mostly innocent Iraqi men, women and children. Its a disgrace. Honour that apalling vista if you want but dont do it under the claim of having "Irish Gaurds" participate in it. We didn't.

[@JohnDoe-fu6zt]

"Get you the sons your father's got/And God will save the Queen."

[@happygael]

conorira. you are sick. God bless everyone of those fine soldiers. I hope they all made it back