IRA v British Army - Seamus Kearney Tells His Story

[@KwakaRallye88]

This is what makes YT great. A platform to hear the other side of the story and not just mainstream media BS. Very powerful.

[@rd5326]

Seamus is the most staunchest man ever on all of your podcasts James, he's a normal fella with really strong beliefs, GET ON SEAMUS TOTAL RESPECT 🙏🙏👍👍

[@NoSurrender-bd2iv]

*a normal fella, a normal murderer*

[@sjm5942]

WoW…the right words almost fail me as I’m so blown away. This is genuinely the most moving, inspirational, educational interview that James has hosted. Seamus’ truth, the way he tells it so humbly and also the manner in which he speaks of his fellow men just left me in awe. Chapter 62 from Seamus’ book that he read had me in tears yet I had to re-wind and listen to him read it again. I felt every single word. God bless you James - it can’t have been easy talking about all this trauma/terror from the past but it’s important you highlighted the truth. I was gripped throughout. No better way to have spent my Sunday evening! x

[@sjm5942]

*God Bless you Seamus 🙏🏽

[@Andy7907]

Really enjoyed this - was totally gripping throughout, so fair play, James. Honestly superb viewing. And this is coming from a proud Northern Irish guy with a Protestant, Presbyterian and Unionist background. I never did any Irish history in my secondary school, but appreciate and sympathise with Catholic families being hounded out or burnt out of their homes in N.I. in the late '60's onwards. It isn't difficult to see why they formed and took the war to the British Army, etc.

[@conordorrian1652]

Thank you Andy. For you to acknowledge the situation Catholics were left in after the formation and separation of the Island. It's evolved further than Us against You. Those days are hopefully long gone and seeing the way the British government have demonstrated exactly how little they care about "Loyalists"... With open minds a new All- inclusive United Ireland can be a reality with no mention of Religion......

[@deirdre7227]

​@@conordorrian1652the UK has no intrest in NI sadly. They made that depressingly clear.

[@conordorrian1652]

@@deirdre7227 😁 Sadly D the people who are pulling the strings in the UK not only don't care about NI ( they only wanted the extreme Unionist vote) they obviously don't give a flying @#*@ about 75% of their own population..... I'm sure you have worked that out also.

[@deirdre7227]

@@conordorrian1652 yeh and these people fighting tooth and nail, for what? Brexit showed the world the UKs opinion of the North.

[@Jamacianwoodbine]

​​@@deirdre7227what has brexit got to do with northern ireland ? People voted for brexit cos they were conned by people like Johnson and Cummings but everyone I know who voted for brexit said they did it cos of an open door immigration problem , something that people in ireland are waking up to now and EU bureaucracy, people were conned that they would be financially better off and have sovereignty of their own country , something you think an Irish republican would understand, no one voted brexit and thought northern ireland that's why I'm voting brexit, and remember it was neally 50/50 on the vote with an 80% voter turn out , way up on a normal election turnout

[@w00000]

Thanks James for the great interview. Seamus, I'm so sorry for what you had to endure. You are one tough human being! Glad to see you are doing ok.

[@patriciacostello4507]

What a powerful but heartbreaking interview. NO words needed other than HERO 🇮🇪

[@KeithWilliamMacHendry]

What a lovely man Seamus is Patricia, I am truly humbled by this wonderful human being irrespective from where my background is from. Such strength in a man & humanity. 💚💙🙏🏻

[@HelenCrane-jl1nv]

nah

[@danielhealey985]

This is hands down the best interview I have ever seen in any capacity, genre or anything otherwise. What an extraordinary man and story. I’m absolutely glued to it. Incredibly inspirational. Long live Éire.

[@ronan8834]

I see someone left a comment an deleted straight away guessin he or she wasn't a fan of the Irish lol

[@frosty_soda]

Long live Eire? What about Ulster? You do know Ireland has never been a united political entity, ever, unless under British rule and Ulster was always British, long before the UK was even a political entity. Many of us here see ourselves as Ullish (Ulstermen), British-Ulster. Cruthin is celtic for Briton, same as Pict. 1609 wasn't the beginning of our existence on this island, it was the return of it's people.

[@hermanngoulhorn581]

@@frosty_soda Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal are part of Ulster and part of the Republic of Ireland you clown - they're governed from *DUBLIN* !!!!

[@hermanngoulhorn581]

@@frosty_soda you are not Cruithin- picts are not indigenous to Ireland ffs. You spout this same shite over and over, just comes off as desperate.

[@nathancoote440]

@@frosty_soda so if England never invaded and tried to occupy our lands you wouldn’t be anything but an Irish citizen like the rest of us .

[@Jonathan-iw5ic]

My favourite interview yet. Absolutely brilliant. Profound with bits of humour also. The fact that Seamus survived to tell this story with sanity is astounding. The part where he mentions having lived 3 lives I found poignant. His strength of character is something else. Hat off to Seamus and James English.

[@adamevans7679]

Honestly, the best pod cast I've ever listened too! The Attention to his detail and the non-biased story he has to tell had me in tears. Being ex infantry hearing him laugh when he told stories with his friends in hard times made me laugh and brought happiness within me because I try tell people about stupid little stories that made me laugh but to others that we're not there have no idea why it's funny. I wish he would do an audio reading his book. When he talks I find he just silences the room and Draws you in to want to listen! Thank you for this.

[@Karmaisreal629]

Your you soilder in belfast

[@Karmaisreal629]

That was meant to say we're you a solider in belfast.

[@SheilaConlon-tu4bk]

I find seamus very addictive could listen to him forever.truly have never heard anyone like him.

[@liammcguigan4578]

Seamus should have his own podcast what an incredible man and life he’s had

[@b4bmm]

This is by far your best podcast. I was fighting back the tears. What an incredible man and story. Stood up to the whole world and media propaganda for what he believed in, this is very very rare. I want to go buy this man a pint when I’m in Ireland this year

[@gazzanorth4373]

Special branch agent

[@501sqn3]

Bollocks, he's a third rate gangster and a cowardly terrorist, shooting at unarmed people from a moving car, blowing the limbs off of kids in shopping centres , vermin like this should be wasted on sight!.

[@jackietreehorn5561]

@@501sqn3 both sides done equally as bad....and British government were the puppet masters

[@Celtic_Iron]

Kearneys ability to articulate the experience of the troubles and h blocks is absolutely astonishing. That is by far the greatest podcast I have ever listened to. Sad to say, most of us down South have forgot our history and the sacrifices our brothers in the North have made since the partitioning of Ireland. Grateful to be part of the 32 counties. Tiocfaidh ár La

[@danevans5531]

26 counties. 6 belong to the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 rule Britannia

[@fjdbdjdjdb283]

Republicans rule the north now son

[@RobertK1993]

@@danevans5531 Ulster Unionists in the minority now🇮🇪🇪🇺

[@danevans5531]

@@RobertK1993 who gives a fuck about the unionists? Your country is owned by the UK. Rule Britannia, Britannia rules the world

[@pumpcityy113]

@@danevans5531 32 counties of ireland, forever and always🇮🇪

[@deemulcahy6553]

Absolutely fantastic interview James! I was clued from start from beginning. It’s hard to even begin to comprehend what this brave, loyal man has been through and I wish him only the best ❤️❤️ As a sufferer of PTSD I can relate to the flashbacks, nightmares and trauma xx

[@peterrobb2328]

They should play this interview to anyone that think the IRA were terrorists and not fighting for their countrys freedom. So many misinformed and ignorent people that have no idea. Seamus is a legend. Tiocfaidh ar la 🇮🇪

[@jimmymcgill713]

Catch yourself on fella..my life

[@peterrobb2328]

@@jimmymcgill713 what are you talking about?

[@Si_Mondo]

Bombing civilian targets doesn't help that image in the eyes of many English though. There are some here who will always just view the IRA as mere terrorists. The whole thing was dirty (British/UVF actions also) regardless of which side you belong to and that's the truth of it. Seamus and his fellow soldiers (though I'm English by birth and raising, I am genetically a mongrel with Anglo, Irish, Italian and Jewish DNA, and recognise these men as soldiers) deserve respect for what they endured in that facility. I doubt I would hack it. Those who disrespect such endurance are scum. That endurance is testament to their resolve and belief in their cause.

[@barrymoore1600]

Eire abu, as a 37 year old irish man i would like to thank u and your comrades for what uses done, tiocfaidh ar la.

[@youthought3161]

Well said Barry TAL 🇮🇪Irish and proudly

[@dannybartlett4225]

Coward 😂

[@gx2music]

Should be manditory listening to every politician in England. Absolutely riveting from start to finish. You’ve done something remarkable James - more so than any media outlet. “Our revenge will be the laughter of our children” - Bobby Sands.

[@MrTangolizard]

Why ? U know this is just one side of a very complex situation

[@rassawhelan6045]

What Seamus said about Brendan Hughes needs to be said more often. A true Revolutionary and socialist.

[@RipperBravo]

Brendan Hughes was the closest you could get to being a soldier in the IRA.

[@jackietreehorn5561]

@@RipperBravo a legend

[@damianchristie288]

Socialism

[@johnkennedy972]

There is a republican flute band memorial band in his name Brendan was a legend in republican circles and still is 2023 🇮🇪32

[@jimmythegent1862]

Brendan The Dark Hughes

[@gonebert]

For anyone who’s wants to see Brendan Hughes being interviewed watch voices from the grave. Some poor video quality at times, but it’s very interesting and informative. Both Brendan and David Ervine a UVF man, are interviewed on the condition that the footage can only be shown when both men are dead. It’s great to hear the war from both sides. Well worth a watch.

[@johnbright-ty5mj]

Seamus,i am x British army, im 66 year old, done a lot of time there...Some of my frriends were killed there,but your loyalty and your professionisim. well done

[@mannixfleming7838]

Planned to watch 10mins, ended up watching whole 3hrs. Gripping! Cockney boy with West Belfast parents. Know the manor and stories really well. Went over as a kid in the 80’s for school holidays. I have been to the H blocks on a visit. An experience forever etched in my mind. To hear it first hand in detail is mind blowing. It’s important that these stories are shared to the world. One of the best by far. Well done Seamus and James.🙏

[@KeithWilliamMacHendry]

Gentleman indeed, superb recalling of such a difficult time. Respect from a Scot from the blue side 🙏🏻

[@jimmymcgill713]

It's people like you that give hope for the future of NI.

[@KeithWilliamMacHendry]

@@jimmymcgill713 🙏

[@lightblue5559]

Didn't want this to end. Hes a great story teller. It was really emotional in parts. Great interview.

[@beacon979]

This is definitely your best interview, I’ve watched it a few times. To think I grew up in Scotland and told nothing of the story. Such an eye opener. Unbelievable heart Mr Kearney

[@roryohanlon5039]

Brilliant interview. Held back the tears towards the end. Heard his poem Sung many aday never knew it was written by him. God bless you. Found it strange when they said your brother was an informant but you found out the truth for your mother. 🇮🇪💚🇮🇪

[@stevejoan5217]

Thank you James for calling Thatcher what she was . Much appreciated from a retired coal miner . Great story from Seamus good man

[@Jo-ho5fw]

If yous wanted to be animals yous will be treated like ones ! Wee chesse burger bobby sands

[@simonhill591]

My dad was a soldier in Belfast during the hunger strikes, said it was very scary and definitely changed his mind after reading about it after and actually realising the history. As a Welsh man myself I am very conflicted between what I think is right and wrong. I hope everyone finds peace and happiness together, Northern Ireland/ North of Ireland is a beautiful place with beautiful people.

[@freetheweed4202]

I was born into a British family and my mothers side was Irish ☘️ my mother always told me to say I’m Irish not British I could never understand this as a kid/teen wearing rangers tops mates all the same, and the older I got I began to understand we were the invaders, perpetrators in this land for many years. The Irish were protecting their land, streets, neighbourhoods. More than in their right. The only thing I never got was why they blew up innocent catholics and not to go for strictly opps. A truly messed up war and I hate the British government war mongering state.

[@simonhill591]

@@freetheweed4202 the British did some horrific things in the name of the empire, as did the IRA in the name of their cause. No one is innocent in war

[@freetheweed4202]

@@simonhill591 yea I completely agree, although what went on before, (that led up to the war), was pretty raw behaviour for a “civilised” government they reverted back to the empires reign and how they took most country’s over. Not to mention the fact they poisoned the land and killed half our people and used countless others as slaves in the “free world” to fight a battle in another country they had invaded. This went on for 100s of years and they finally had enough. It’s all ok until the brits get killed. Then it’s a travesty. war is the worst thing that can happen in any nation and the brits seem to live for it.

[@dickensdickens3025]

@@freetheweed4202 you certainly got it right, is another word for left-wing communism. Don’t believe me look it up. What’s more they were handing along with the Nazis prior to and during World War II. The military campaigns were based on murdering underwear and unsuspecting men women and children. This was the Methods they employed to protect their streets and land. Who are you kidding? Certainly none of the relatives of the dead maned and missing a result of the death cult fanaticism

[@killtheZOG]

What does you being Welsh have to do with anything

[@RC_991]

every man must stand behind the men behind the wire

[@glasgowrangers5583]

FGAU NSE FTIRA

[@seaghdhking9122]

@@glasgowrangers5583 UP THE FRNAKFRUT

[@lt8400]

​@@glasgowrangers5583Mind the gap hun

[@barnescmx]

It’s great to see a British man hosting these freedom fighters, it will give more people an insight of what the Irish had to fight for, well done James 👏 🇬🇧 🇮🇪

[@TheThundertaker]

A Scot from Glasgow, where most residents are anti-UK. Its worth noting that the PIRA never planted bombs in Scotland or Wales, they targetted English civilians. They did this for two reasons: they harboured a specific ethnic hatred for the English and viewed the UK as primarily an English Empire oppressing fellow celts. The second reason was strategic. They didn't want to alienate potential allies in Scotland and Wales who leaned towards nationalism. Bombing Scotland or Wales would have driven people throughout GB closer together against a common Irish Republican enemy and would have made have stopped any hopes of the UK breaking up using celtic solidarity.

[@TheThundertaker]

@@Crw14 yeah, I know a slender majority support the union, it is depressingly small though, despite Sturgeon's rank incompetence and corruption and the SNP itself being a cult. Most residents of Glasgow however are undoubtedly anti British, except for a minority of ultra loyal Ranger supporter types. Dundee is also a raging yes city.

[@truthseeker6306]

@@TheThundertaker There wouldn’t be any “ethnic hatred” if your government didn’t meddle in Ireland in the first place. Crazy to me how you can paint England out to be some sort of victim in the grand scheme of things.

[@TheThundertaker]

@@truthseeker6306 except it wasn't just the English was it? It was James VI of Scotland who was responsible for the plantations and sending mostly Scottish protestants to settle Ulster, Lloyd George the PM who created the Black and Tans was a Welshman etc. You sound like an apologist for IRA bombers anyway.

[@breenirwin2356]

He isn't a Brit but Scottish

[@ryman351]

Just finished reading Seamus’ book…incredible story and so well written. Picked it up and couldn’t put it down. Anyone who enjoyed this podcast needs to read it! Well done James, brilliant work as per 👏🏼

[@clairelee3970]

Where can I order the book please

[@ryman351]

@@clairelee3970 www.anceathrupoili.com/en/shop/no-greater-love-the-memoirs-of-seamus-kearney/

[@Gpx111]

Growing up in England in the 90s as a kid I always saw the ira as the bad eggs. But after listening to many podcasts and the reading of the books I can really see why these thing happened. Looking forward to this podcast James

[@82RN]

So now you think that blowing up innocent baby’s is acceptable?

[@BG-ef8sk]

Bad eggs ? They killed innocent people

[@DaveSCameron]

Education, Education Education 32co.

[@castortroy6588]

@@BG-ef8sk in retaliation of the huns killing innocent Catholics .

[@paulmanchip8116]

@@BG-ef8sk both sides did.

[@Lutonman2010]

This was an amazing listen. It’s so important that people understand how we arrived at the troubles if we are to avoid things spiralling again. The detail in this podcast was incredible, I learnt so much and once I started listening to it I didn’t want to miss a word of it. I’d love to see the two of you make a tv documentary series based around this podcast.

[@matty6848]

Yes agreed Wayne. I think the big problem was even though the British army was supposed to be politically neutral or peacekeepers, the Catholics seen them as taking sides with the Protestants and the R.U.C. Like too become a police officer in the R.U.C if you were a Catholic you stood virtually no chance of getting in hence 95% of R.U.C officers were Protestants. So the IRA Seen themselves defenders of the Catholic minority against the R.U.C, British government and the British Army. That’s why they adopted gorilla tactics, because they never had the numbers to conduct a conventional war against the Army.

[@bruvbutler4820]

Thank you for covering this as I think we was all miss informed on a lot off these issues as kids but learning to open my eyes more and listen to the other side point off view

[@johnhoward6509]

You don't know the half of it mate , look into the Birmingham pub bombings and the so called IRA campaign that year , James you need to get Julie Hambleton and her brother on , it would open your eyes to what was going on in the background.

[@johnhoward6509]

@@jackietreehorn5561 when I say you don't know the half of it I mean it , a bomb went missing , a 75 year secrecy order . Now why would the government do that ? Julie would be a great guest ,

[@jackietreehorn5561]

@@johnhoward6509 and why would they have agent assassin's working for them and deny it? Also mi5 planted bombs in cases and tried to blame it on one side....these cases have been uncovered as truth.....they obviously had a hidden agenda in the north be it economic or political

[@johnnieryla1661]

Well you done it again james you pulled off a fantastic interview and well worth the 3hr+, you are definitely the NO-1 podcast out there,keep them coming Respect 👊

[@mickw1979]

Great podcast, amazing story. All these men's story's need to be told. All of them. Never forget

[@johnnyreidy1977]

For many reasons this is by far the best podcast I have seen 🇮🇪

[@Nicky47662]

🇬🇧

[@NoName-fv1gw]

@@Nicky47662 up the raaa

[@johnnyreidy1977]

@@Nicky47662 🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪

[@loarnotoole36]

​@@Nicky47662 ....your " butchers apron " is hated all over the world , it is a symbol of mass murder and stolen lands .

[@CL-ew7wh]

I think Many people don't realise how bad the troubles were and how much of a dirty war it was. The british media actually done a very good job when it came to covering up and desensitizing the troubles but the stories which my mother/her family would tell me was actually terrifying.

[@patrickrooney5130]

The British army are hated all over the world well known for there dirty crimes.

[@stephenpitt9558]

I agree. We never got told any of the truth in Britain. The BBC told lies by omission.

[@PB22559]

The troubles was just a symptom of the cause. The cause was British colonisation of Ireland and the genocide and slavery that accompanied it...and it was going on for centuries. If the Irish men, women and children of the previous centuries were alive to tell their stories today, you'd be even more horrified to hear what went on.

[@breenirwin2356]

Would love to hear some of them Down south here alot of people do not care there is somewhat of an agenda to whitewash our history. Freestate logic ye see

[@consean9938]

@@PB22559 'the troubles' is a Brit spin word They don't want to call it what it was civil war

[@SOUTHAMPTONAFA]

Love the way you talk about Brendan with such love and respect. He was an amazing man

[@Irish-1916]

Long live the dark sold out by them sell out shinners

[@powerdisney]

My great uncle on my maternal granny's side was GERARD MAHER of the Tipperary Glen of Aherlow brigade. We have a 50 year service medal awarded to him by the original I.R.A

[@padraigodeorain9966]

The IRA that invaded Canada??

[@chrisjack8670]

What you want a fukin potato?

[@powerdisney]

@@padraigodeorain9966 Don't wanna get into political debate. My Great Uncle probably never left Tipperary. A pony and trap was his transport

[@jackietreehorn5561]

Doesn't make us northern republicans any lesser of patriots

[@powerdisney]

@@jackietreehorn5561 I know. I don't buy in to tribalism. I can't. My Father was Irish Republican, my Morher English Protestant. Women would get tarred and feathered. I grew up with the war in my house I want to see 32 counties.

[@Daniel18773]

From a Prod. Your a hero for the irish people Seamus.

[@derekmcgregor7459]

These interviews just reach new heights. Amazing podcast james and seamus. Keep them coming.

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks derek

[@seanfowler5264]

Absolutely compeling. Loved every minute of Séamus telling his story. Can't wait to get the book. 👍

[@SheilaConlon-tu4bk]

The book is a must read heartbreaking cant believe seamus or any of them came out sane.

[@markdornan3525]

Absolutely fantastic episode. I had physical and emotional responses to Seamus’ story. What a man, thank you for giving him a voice to further what’s his story.

[@comment943]

Hard Times create hard men. its motoving and inspiring to see one of these men telling his story. who is still with us one day one nation will come to be. my prayers are with all the hard men lost and I hope there sacfrice won't go in vain and peace can finally be God bless 🇮🇪 🇮🇪 🇮🇪

[@andrewmccready759]

Brilliant, this might be the best interview yet James. Seamus seems like a stand up guy

[@Karmaisreal629]

Good guy just caught up in madness at the time.

[@jamesknight1620]

Literally took me on a journey with this podcast. What an interesting man and story, By far your best podcast to date.

[@rossturnbull8047]

heck, that was some interview, thanks James and Seamus!

[@shaneflynn1244]

Fantastic interview,this man is a true hero of Ireland 🇮🇪

[@vukaleksic1654]

greetings to the brave Irish 🍀🇮🇪from Serbia 🇷🇸🏴‍☠️

[@dommoore782]

One of your best interviews ever James and fair play to you for having such an understanding of this time presumably after reading Seamus 's book

[@jmccutch07]

Wonderful interview James. I was gripped from minute 1 till the end. I look forward to reading the book. Seamus is wonderfully articulate and a true hero.

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks mate

[@bobmclaughlin9548]

Seamus Kearney!intelligent,brave and very articulate One of many who went through hell for my generation and my childrens generation!so they won’t have to and can have a life worth living 🇮🇪✊🏻 Absolutely fantastic interview start to finish James 🤘🏻

[@bluepit7629]

Great interview. One of my favorite documentaries about the troubles was called voices from the grave about Brendan Hughes & David Ervine

[@philipbradley2241]

It's very important people on mainland Britain understand the injustices they brought upon the nationalist population of northern Ireland..great work James

[@raystephens1142]

I often try to put myself in others’ shoes, it is important to do that. I’d hope the opposite is true and for example, I hope many nationalists think of the 2 young lads snuffed out outside of McDonalds in Warrington. Sad all round.

[@joedevine1876]

Amazing podcast. Seamus a true role model. Great to find out more about Irish history coming from a Irish catholic family originally from Belfast myself. 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@matty6848]

Joe if your into the troubles history in Northern Ireland have you watched the movie “50 Dead men walking” if you haven’t I suggest you do. Based on a true story adapted from book, it’s based in N.I in the late 70s early 80s when the troubles were massive. I won’t tell you the plot, but it’s a brilliant film too watch its non fiction, you’ll love it. Think you can either get it on Apple movies, Amazon, or Netflix. Another good movie is one about a British soldier serving in N.I in 1971 and also based on a true story it’s simply called “71” another movie that you will enjoy. Oh another classic N.i movie based upon true events with Daniel Day Lewis is “ in the name of the father” about Bobby Sands hunger strike, brilliant movie. So if you got a few nights spare please watch those 3. 50 dead men walking, 71 & in the name of the father👍🏻

[@shamodonnelly6215]

This man is a hero when you think of hard men and what these went through no comparison god bless one and all 💯 🍀

[@Jamacianwoodbine]

Special branch agent

[@darrensmith2709]

That was on of the best interviews yet James so powerful gotta take my hat off to seamus defo want this guy on your team a total winner respect lads and thanks its been a pleasure

[@oscarjohn1]

Well that was a very interesting 3hours and 7 mins. Brilliant interview makes you realise how strong the Irish are and their beliefs make them even stronger. ❤️🍀🙏🏼

[@gazzanorth4373]

Kiddie fiddlers

[@oscarjohn1]

@@gazzanorth4373 bell end 😂

[@jamesmac8283]

Godbless Seamus fantastic podcast. Lost a few family members(volunteers)over the years due to the troubles and I've always been interested in the troubles from a young age. Alot of brave women and men died to free there people from the British empire. Godbless them all

[@jimmymcgill713]

It's hard to see this man as my foe. Along with Sam Millers excellent podcast, it's been a huge insight for me. Thanks

[@jasonquinn4093]

Nice to see.

[@biggiesmalls3096]

Actually is nice to see, other side seeing our pov

[@PB22559]

The 'troubles' were just a symptom of the cause. The root cause was British colonisation of Ireland and the genocide and slavery that accompanied it...and it was going on for centuries. If the Irish men, women and children of the previous centuries were alive to tell their stories today, you'd be horrified to hear what went on.

[@BrendyNew]

Fair play Jimmy.

[@HiighStreet]

I couldn’t agree more

[@briansmith7576]

I’m a proud Scott and a prod and I ain’t sorry to say them 10 men have to be respected for what they did don’t forget they were only in there 20s yet had so much determination. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@sineadmargaretlooby9015]

it was a political statement against Margaret Thatcher

[@benbhoy9]

Respect Brian…..💙💚

[@stephenmcguire1935]

They fight for ireland. Brits out.

[@briansmith7576]

@@stephenmcguire1935 why comment this is why both sides will never get on. I leave positive comment and you just come back with a post that means nothing to me you could have said fair play for a honest post Brian 🤔

[@stephenmcguire1935]

@@briansmith7576 cuz the brits are not welcome here and never will be. And ur not irsh so y say any thing about it llf.

[@cash4cat]

Incredible interview, how Seamus is still alive, what a man and inspiration to anyone suffering with mental health, H Blocks sounded like Hell.

[@Karmaisreal629]

He'll be a better place.

[@markshort5187]

what an amazing interview, possibly one of the best interviews I have ever seen, I have watched so many things on the troubles and interviews with people from both sides and this is easily one of the best... over 3 hours, thought when I put it on, I'll watch half of this tonight and the rest tomorrow but ended up being disappointed it had finished. Most in depth I've heard any one go into the blanket protest and ho life was in the maze at this time

[@carlmc9775]

Love these podcasts . former IRA man Des Long would be an interesting character to talk with on this pod cast

[@renegademaster32]

Honest to God James you are hands down the best podcaster out there today the way your guests conversation flows is unique, refreshing to see Seamus so knowledgeable about his history hats off to him great guest and a pleasure to listen to 🇮🇪 🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@toxtethtruth3914]

Just finished the rest this off,the story about seamus brother Micheal was heartbreaking.probably best interview on here.well done James.

[@NinjaPrimeProductions]

I was old enough to witness the troubles in Ireland and all the bombings in London, unless you lived through those times you won't really understand the fear and uncertainty of that era. The struggles of Ireland is a sad one and unless you understand both sides of the story you don't appreciate the struggles and reasons for peoples motivations and actions. This was a great podcast and a very interesting one. Thank you for sharing.

[@baz9438]

I'm blown away, seriously impressed and I do now have a much better understanding of these troubles

[@dannymair8921]

Outstanding, gripping from start to finish. Best yet James and respect to Seamus for sharing his story👏👏

[@Watts_that_behaviour]

I’d heard of Bobby sands but never really understood it. I’m 36 and if your aim was to try and take people back to how it felt then. I sobbed when you read the chapter about Bobby.

[@ryanmckinney77]

Truly inspirational. You and your comrades will forever be in the scripture of irish history, never will a true Irish man forget the ultimate sacrifice made by those men❤ Tiocfaidh ar la 🇮🇪

[@stecos7068]

Absolutely Superb Podcast..👍 This guys story is phenomenal if anyone needs the history of Northern Irelands Troubles it's right here this man lived it and breathed it.. No one does it like James English King of the Podcasts.

[@josephagnew9098]

Amazing details from Seamus life Incredible what these guys endured The human suffering on all sides is pretty heartbreaking Thank you James / Seamus for the insight 🍀

[@carak1916]

isn't it funny Seamus is James in Irish

[@ianclark6485]

The brits should have laid their weapons down and gone home. If they didn’t come back in 69 there probably wouldn’t have been provos or the troubles. Hindsight is a wonderful thing though my friend. However the British army coming back to the north helped show the world the poisonous of the imperialistic Protestant state.

[@We-Wuz-Great-201]

@@carak1916 Sean = John I get. Pádraig = Patrick seems obvious as well. Seamus = James? Could just as easy be Steve or Dave. I don't believe you.

[@carak1916]

@user-br6dl5sz7m no its James...I don't care what u believe 🤷😂

[@consean9938]

Proud to be Irish proud to be belfast

[@paulbarrett3920]

Absolutely amazing. Best podcast I’ve listened to.

[@mattmccormick8749]

I've never been so fully enthralled to a podcast or a brave man's story of struggle to a just cause. I only wish the American Irish such as myself could have done so much more, other than flying the flags of our former homeland. God's blessings upon every man and woman who gave for all for the freedom of others. 🇺🇸🖤🇮🇪

[@ciarandunne91]

I didn't want the interview to end, absolutely brilliant and seamus was right about James he had no sides. Just wanted him to tell his story and what a story, alot of people are uneducated about the history and seamus told it brilliantly 👏

[@seanmcguinness8253]

Thank you so much for these podcasts, amazing informative work from an Irish man who’s always been interested in the subject and read many books but have trouble retaining information when just reading.

[@sophieobrien1036]

James Iv watched pretty much all your vids, and this one made me shed a tear omg u are a class interviewer with a lot of compassion and heart blessings from Dublin 🍀

[@obrieneoghan]

Great interview. Very sad too. Shows how precious the peace process is.

[@snookertechalanball2261]

Another great interview, I have had my mind opened by this,seamus is a man that needed to tell this, which he has so we'll. Very insightful.

[@RobbieLogan-kf6cu]

What a man true son of Ireland 🇮🇪 best podcast a ever watch shamus great interview with James 🍀 Erin ga bragh 🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@TheCrackentone]

A man with pure irish grit.

[@jameslarkin8494]

R.I.P. The Dark. What an incredible human being. Your name we will keep were the Fenians sleep.

[@peterbyrne3228]

Fought for Ireland and can talk for Ireland. Top top interview. Congratulations to both of you, job well done!!

[@tomkeane9620]

What an amazing story , full of sadness, hope and a better future. God bless you seamus. Total respect, we'll done James.

[@thaiboxer4491]

James that’s the most interesting podcast Iv watched of urs and Iv watched many keep up the good work🙌🙏

[@paulcarey9248]

Great interview. Look forward to reading the book.

[@wicanlegend]

What annoys me is the immediate connection with football teams. This has nothing to do with football this is about passion and patrionism for your country. Seamus is totally right when he saysbits not about what songs you can sing. I say it all the time when i see young kids shouting at either side singing for either side. Most dont know the history. They dont have a clue what they are singing about they are just tagging along with the next one. Its such a breath of fresh air to listen to someone articulate history like this. These wee boys and girls should be listening to people like this. Its still the same in this day. Catholics are still under privileged its just not as obvious as it was

[@jackietreehorn5561]

Aston villa jersey now all has name bobby sands on them ..in a factory in France, bobby sands street

[@westie0113uk]

I think people have forgot about all the trouble and bloodshed in Ireland since the Good Friday agreement helped end the majority of it and has be replaced by the trouble in the Middle East. My Father in law served in Ireland for the British Army, I am going to send him the link to the podcast to see what he thinks of it.

[@liamoloveboxing6844]

Brilliant interview one of the best James thank you Seamus for the fight you Put in for Ireland 🙏🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@richarda1980]

Loving these podcasts. I do 1000miles a week. These help make the journey yes fly. Keep up the good work mr English

[@brigiddoyle6565]

A frank honest interview séamus, very moving and emotional to listen to. God bless you 💚💚💚

[@fletcherf69]

Wow that’s the best one I’ve seen,Seamus Kearney what a man! 💪💪

[@thenemesis0898]

Without doubt the very best podcast interview I have listen to powerful to the max and would listen to another 3 hours

[@paddyjoekyle]

Unreal listen, have watched this interview three times in the last year and a half always come back every 6mpnths or so still as gripping, a true don of Ireland and sorry for your loss Seamus, we’ll done James also for this

[@pjquinnofficial6033]

Wow!!! The strength to endure that living hell is incredible. Much respect Seamus 👊🏼🇮🇪

[@ellisoneill5383]

It’s crazy that this isn’t his biggest viewed interview I couldn’t stop watching

[@peacelover2023]

brilliant guest, compelling and powerful true story. I was fascinated Seamus, thankyou for your commitment to freedom !

[@geee6424]

What a fucking hero, goosebumps the whole way through this. Credit to james for inviting such an amazing person on his podcast.

[@Paul-vf7rb]

Hero?

[@Paul-vf7rb]

He was a fucking coward mate. Bombs in shopping bags, killing innocent people. Not one of them would meet us in daylight face to face, so hero he ain't...

[@hanxo7118]

Murdering hero's 😂fuck

[@geee6424]

@@Paul-vf7rb any man willing to stand up for their country and put their own lives at risk is a hero in my eyes.

[@nathancoote440]

@@Paul-vf7rb why isn’t he a hero ? Any person defending their land from a invader willing to die at any moment for their country is a hero 💚🇮🇪 just because your brainwashed by the bbc and English media for your whole life doesn’t mean this man ain’t a hero

[@Midland_Wolf_71]

A Scottish guy named English, interviewing an Irish guy about “The Troubles’… Jaysus, this should be interesting..☘

[@alexpower1335]

haha

[@TheIrishBosnian]

Anything goes...

[@tazernuts5930]

No surrender 🇬🇧

[@chewdafat4121]

@@tazernuts5930 that's funny.you are literally about to surrender.🤣🇮🇪

[@tazernuts5930]

@@chewdafat4121 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@finndewart7011]

I remember those prefabs off the glen road. I was in one in the late 70s as a child. Forgot all about them. Great interview and always good to hear first hand what the people on the ground felt. Listen to all sides and learn from your mistakes. Peace be with you.