The Boston Irish Mob's Connection with the IRA

In 1984 a massive shipment abroad the Gloucester fishing vessel Valhalla unloaded it's cargo onto an Irish fishing vessel Marita Ann. The Irish Navy intercepted this vessel on it's way back to port. When the Valhalla's engineer John McIntyre gets arrested he opens up an investigation that unravels the Boston Irish mobs intimate relationship with the IRA. #boston #mafia #irish #ira #uk #ireland #gangsters

[@tommyhardy9367]

Love these videos! As a Somerville guy I like how you don’t paint a picture of these guy as heroes or villains but just as products of their environment and culture. Great stuff!!!

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Thank you very much I’m grateful that you recognize that not everyone does. That is my intent to put forward a non biased video . Thank you again for watching and commenting

[@CAROLUSPRIMA]

Great news Jason. Congratulations. You’ve been able to accomplish this on a shoestring because you know what you’re talking about and consistently provide superior content. I’m really happy for you.

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Thank you very much. You’ve been saying really kind things to me since the beginning. I’m grateful for viewers like you 🙏

[@CAROLUSPRIMA]

@@jasontrimmins8264 One of the early videos of yours was on Whitey Bulger. As I said then, I learned more from your video than the two books I’d read and all other docs I’d seen. You were the first to observe that Bulger was not the all-powerful mobster the press had made him out to be. I knew then that you were onto something.

[@jasontrimmins8264]

@@CAROLUSPRIMAthank you very much for all your comments they’re always appreciated. It’s true Whitey was a media creation for the most part. I’m just glad people listen to me 😂

[@rfe8nn2]

@@jasontrimmins8264 Whitey benefited from not being part of the Italian Mafia. Like you said in the video, if he did, he would had to report to the Godfather.

[@user-ju5zb7ww2o]

Totally agree 👍

[@timbell6870]

Fantastic video Jason and spot on research. I drove a taxi off and on (mostly on) from the mid 70's til the late 90's when like you say the waterfront was "wide open". Fun Fact, i must have picked up John McIntyre a dozen times from The House of Mitch and took him to southie completely shit faced having missed the last train. He would always run his mouth in a drunken stupor about something "big" going down and "i got to see "The big man" and drop him off on Broadway or west Broadway (pre big dig) and really never thought much of it until many years later when they found his remains under 93 after Whitie tourtured and shot him and i recognized his picture. Bobby Anderson was indeed a great guy and took cabs from time to time when he was in and didn't feel like driving home . Hard to forget those times but you did a great job telling the story! Take care Jason, thanks

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Thanks Tim that’s an awesome story!! I wish I knew that ahead of time. I wish I could tease my videos to you loyal guys . I would have definitely put that in the video. That doesn’t surprise me at all he seemed unfortunately to behave like that he must have had a drinking problem. Thanks Tim for the comment always appreciated and great story!!!!🙏🙏

[@timbell6870]

@@jasontrimmins8264 i was off the grid the last couple weeks but saw your vid last week. I.M.O. when you start rambling is when the fun starts. Wicked happy for you that the channel is starting to grow bro, and i predict you ain't seen nothing yet! Nice going👍🙏

[@jasontrimmins8264]

@@timbell6870thanks Tim you did call it a while back that the channel would take off eventually. I’m always doubting myself so it’s good to have people like you around to keep me positive!

[@timbell6870]

@@jasontrimmins8264 you got this!!!

[@jasontrimmins8264]

@@timbell6870thanks Tim!!! I’m down lower flats trying to dig through concrete to get some clams lol

[@peterj5106]

Loving the content bro. Only came across your channel recently & really appreciate your non-biast approach. Best Wishes from Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍👍

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Thanks brothah I appreciate that very much. I’m part Scottish myself my grandfathers family the Waddells are from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. Have a great week!!

[@elzilchojd]

Your longer videos are fire. I have no issues with the length of this vid; quite the opposite, actually. Especially because all of your vids are well compacted/dense with relevant information on the intended topic. . Good shit as always my nigga. P.s. i also enjoy the tid-bits you add in about how the topics relate to aspects of your life as somebody from Boston. your Mother sounds cool as hell.

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Thanks brothah I really appreciate that I should go back to doing sone stuff like that off the top of my head again. I’ve been doing everything scripted lately since more people are watching I get self conscious. But I appreciate the support and the kind words thank you very much. Yeah and Ma Dukes is pretty cool she has her moments lol

[@ianheslep]

You killed it on this video man I know your channel is going to blow up you have awesome content but congratulations on your channel you've been killing it bro

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Thanks Ian appreciate you brothah 🙏

[@nothingissacred96]

Wow what a great job on this video! Always been curious to hear about this

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Sweet! I’m glad you like it! It’s an awesome piece of lore from my neck of the woods!!

[@rodolfomontoyajr5753]

I thought it was Winter Hill vs Charlestown with Boston Lcn having friends on both sides. The book Valhallah's wake was great. Great Channel great story.😊

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Thanks my friend!

[@tylerbuckeridge7483]

Just found your channel. Awesome stuff man, please keep it up!

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Welcome to the channel! I’m glad you found it and are enjoying the videos. Thank you for the comment 🙏

[@johngleason9421]

Another banger... Very interesting.. Listened to the end.

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Thanks brothah I appreciate the support big time!!

[@fishwickdavid5408]

Thanks for a great video Jason and i look forward to the next video. How about a video on little joe Napolitano from maine? Since he was the first made man in the Patriarca crime family to be an informant for John Connolly.

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Joe Napolitano? What’s his deal?

[@fishwickdavid5408]

@jasontrimmins8264 Thanks for your reply, Jason, and would you like me to send you any research on Joe Napolitano? Have a great weekend

[@jasontrimmins8264]

@@fishwickdavid5408 yeah I’m definitely interested. You too David take care brother

[@kerryserdjenian7700]

Mickey Naples 😉 @jasontrimmons

[@michaelgill149]

Ramble on brother , I love the long videos my guy

[@jasontrimmins8264]

I honestly thought of you. I was like my boy Mike will appreciate it at least

[@michaelgill149]

@@jasontrimmins8264 I appreciate you

[@jasontrimmins8264]

@@michaelgill149my man 🙏

[@wj8108]

Great job. Learned some extra details. Ty

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Thank you for the compliment and you are very welcome 🙏

[@MrShanew17]

Another one!!! Banger!!! And the black criminals of Boston was great to. I personally love the longer videos more info the better. I didn't know that the IRA guy ratted out the Valhalla in all the documentaries on TV they say it was the guy who got the dui who tipped them off so great job I love getting the real story n not the BS. You obviously did better research than the people who've made docs on this b4. Keep them coming sir I hope that you can some day soon make a living from this work. Also love the intro music 🎶. Be well my friend

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Thanks brothah always appreciate your old words🙏🙏 I like having nice viewers

[@cathyfox5668]

The IRA was founded in 1919, and had heavy support in Boston from the start. Also, the Irish did and still refer to the conflict as "the troubles". People to this day are reluctant to talk about involvement in the IRA from the beginning

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Yeah I know I was watching something in particular where an IRA member was saying that he personally took exception to the conflict being called the Troubles. In his opinion it should be discussed like any other war. I appreciate your comment thank you for watching🙏

[@seanfolan4448]

The IRA fought along with IBH (Irish Brotherhood) from 1915-1920. Provisional IRA emerged in December 1969, thats what you were talking about however its important to separate the three the IRA, Provisional IRA and The Real IRA 3 groups with diffrent approaches . Also IDK who told you Provos didnt use the term "The Troubles" whoever did is full of shit I lived in Belfast from 1974 to 1983 and I knew many members all used the term Troubles

[@jasontrimmins8264]

@@seanfolan4448 I appreciate your informative comment. Thank you for clarifying about the term Troubles I appreciate it

[@richardmcandrews3540]

😢😢​@@jasontrimmins8264

[@brendancarey-tb8eb]

Dude.. The Irish Republic Brotherhood the IRB for short came around in 1914 from The Irish Volunteer force which was made in response to Northern Irelands Protestant group The Ulster Volunteer Force which they were made in response to Home Rule in Ireland. But some of these comments are flat out wrong The IRB was a group from The IVF who did not want to participate in world war 1 on behalf of the british empire. The IRB through michael collins became the IRA the Original IRA I will add as the provisional IRA had similar interests but were different groups and due to their violent tactis the Original IRA were not fans of The Provisional IRA. Whitey dealt with the Provisionals

[@mochans]

Great video. Thank you!!

[@jasontrimmins8264]

No problem thank you 🙏

[@kooskoos8181]

@jason trimmins, why does the audio keep cutting out during the video every 10 min? Is that where you're editing it?

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Yeah probably my older stuff is very rough production wise sorry

[@fisherman5845]

The picture you showed of the small white fiberglass fishing boat was the boat Anderson bought after he got out of jail

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Really? I’m not sure if I even knew that when I made the video. My mom said he was a really kind man. It sucks he got himself mixed up in all that stuff

[@kevinmann4897]

Pat is a man's man and a true believer in the fight for freedom

[@michaelmorgan6796]

Great video, a little note. It’s MI -5. M-eye five.

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Thank you a few other people informed me as well! I appreciate the comment enjoy your week!🙏

[@maineguitarists]

Jason, do you still live in or near Gloucester? I want to go there this Summer, ive been before and if so ill meet you at the crows nest for a beer!

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Yup I live right on the boulevard by the Fisherman at the wheel statue . Definitely get in touch with me if you come out here this summer!

[@kerryserdjenian7700]

Trimmons NEVER DISAPPOINTS!!

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Thanks brother appreciate you !

[@wesleyhutchinson3883]

Theres a great channel called a troubled land that covers the northern Ireland conflict. The Valhalla might have been the largest shippment from the us but Gaddafi sent 130 tons of weapons and explosives in one shippment to the IRA in 1987.

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Whoa!! I didn’t realize Khaddafi was a real piece of work! I found the IRA history really interesting I would like to do future research on it. Thanks for the comment!

[@wesleyhutchinson3883]

no problem. I love your channel great work. Check out a troubled land they probably have a couple hundred hours of docs on the conflict. Also Gaddafi after being deposed while in exile sent the IRA 3 million in cash as a last shot at the uk.

[@jasontrimmins8264]

@@wesleyhutchinson3883really?? I didn’t know any of that !!! Thank you for the tips I honestly will probably end up watching it. I absolutely love that stuff!

[@wesleyhutchinson3883]

yea super fascinating story I thin the video title is EXPOSURE - Arming the IRA. another really fascinating story is about 38 IRA prisoners escaping from the MAZE prison in 1983 really interesting little known history in the us anyway.

[@shanecassity3485]

Good video man

[@Boston_Shovinstuff]

The Candiens DO SUCK ... Go B's . Another wicked good video bud . Think about that B's video I mentioned in the other video I commented on 😜 C'mon guy ... you know yah wanna 💪 God bless dude

[@someguy4131]

You mean the MI5 not the M15 correct? 👀

[@jasontrimmins8264]

I know I know many people corrected me thank you for the comment though 💯

[@caseyaylward8853]

Awesome video. Cool story for ya. Sammy the Bull talks about when him and John Gotti were in prison in NY they were locked up wit an IRA guy named Joe Doggity( I butchered the spelling) During a Q&A segment I asked Sammy about him. He said Joe shoot and killed 2 either soldiers or special branch agents in Ireland. One of them happened to be Margaret Thatchers nephew so they were hunting this guy hard. He escaped to America. The Italian mafia, I don't know what family, got him a fake identity and a job as a bartender in the city at an Irish pub. Eventually the FBI tracked him down. I thought that was crazy, I had no idea the mob was helping the IRA. Makes me wonder if the mob was also helping with guns and/or money? Also I wonder how and who started the process to get Joe his new identity?

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Wow that’s very interesting story o hadn’t heard that one before. The mob in NY was probably helping the IRA just like in Boston just to varying degrees. I think the guys name was Doherty ? Great story though thanks for the comment 👍

[@GaryB-75]

Docherty

[@jamiewilson5679]

That's bollocks.

[@joshnewcomb3389]

​@@jamiewilson5679no it's not

[@jasontrimmins8264]

@@GaryB-75Gary!

[@PeterCombs]

Do a bit about the other smuggling IRA boat...DELIVERANCE owned by a guy from Marblehead.

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Hmmm interesting

[@corderro8821]

Great video broski keep it up 💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥

[@jasontrimmins8264]

My man !! Glad you liked it I’m a little shook from that video blowing up like it did 😂.. wasn’t expecting it have a great weekend broseph!

[@corderro8821]

@jasontrimmins8264 My man you just never know man like I said sky the limt and I'm glad I help a lil but bro it's all you man your a great youtuber you got it man I Love the boston Accent it will never get old too me🤣 man my mother in laws talk like that so it's just new too me man I always just thought that was new yorker Accent till I came out east but man I will always support Broski always 💯 ❤️

[@corderro8821]

@jasontrimmins8264 and I'm have to look at that video again and see them nunbers I always watch your videos atleast twice after I watch them the first time 🤷🏾‍♂️🤣

[@corderro8821]

And I like your intro man fr the old graden and stuff cool shit man but I'm Lakers fan atleast I can say I went to downtown Boston when they wasn't playing eachother Lakers up head to toe even purple and gold shoes people looking at me crazy I will never do that again but hey took a pic in front of the boston tea party museum and Statute and sent to the Lakers fan page love boston but don't like them Celtics 🤣🤣 pats too yall beat my team the titans 59-0 in 09 in the snow lol

[@jasontrimmins8264]

@@corderro8821much respect thank you 🙏🙏

[@stephenfaust2]

It's QuinZy to us South Shorians J! Lol

[@jasontrimmins8264]

You know instead of doing the north shore thing and making a joke about the south shore the next time I say Quinzee I'm going to pronounce it right and shout you out!

[@gerardrobert8029]

Love the video Jason...one thing though its " military intelligence section 5"......so its MI5....not 15

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Thanks Robert I realized that when I was listening to it after I uploads the video. I was like wait is it M1 or MI 🤣 it was already too late. Thanks for catching that abs commenting always appreciated 🙏 have a great week

[@wm9904]

Crazy story. Great work!

[@connorharvey2252]

Most of your videos are great but this one sounds like you been up doing lines all night🌙

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Thanks appreciate that . For the record I would never waste it by putting it up my nose

[@asullivan4047]

Interesting/informative/entertaining. I'm certain that the Boston Irish criminal syndicate. Sent 💰& contraband to the Emerald Isle. 😉.

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Thank you sir appreciate the comment

[@ARGONONYA-ye6wl]

Trimminsssssssssss! Just going through the backlog celebrating the whole collection.

[@jasontrimmins8264]

My man what a tropper!

[@ericmeeuwsen2226]

Ps -- it was probably more than a few days, but both events definitely happened soon after I arrived in Boston.

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Not familiar with the Brookline incident but your right about the Bulger incident it was right around Christmas 94

[@ralphwinfield2872]

Im afraid to discuss Lynn and the Brady Family

[@craigmignone2863]

There sure was Billy Bulger....

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Corrupt midget 🤣🤣

[@boronda420-7]

Love this stuff brother. Still new to mass. I love all the history out here. I’ll never go back to California. Im a Mexican masshole now !

[@BostonBoss]

Salute from Massachusetts RonnieBlueeyes ☘️🍀

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Thanks my brothah much appreciated 🙏🙏

[@user-ju5zb7ww2o]

I heard the french navy caught the vallhalla they thought it was drugs but turned out to be ira weapons and that they actuaĺly got other arms through the ira where getting weopons from libya 🇱🇾 aswell being from northern Ireland i grew up in it the ira got seriously armed in the 80s great video all the best from ireland 🇮🇪

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Thank I appreciate that! That must have been one crazy life!

[@user-ju5zb7ww2o]

It was belive me had family members caught up in it anyway enjoy u channel take care all the best

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Thank you very much my man!

[@eaglefan6314]

A rat is a rat u cant be one foot in one out

[@jasontrimmins8264]

I agree you’re either a criminal or a legit person

[@shareefroc5098]

You did it again Kid

[@jasontrimmins8264]

You like?

[@ValleDeNapa707]

The channel Double Deal gives way more in depth about Barboza's and everything Boston in the 60's, for example Barboza did not do 5 years in San Quentin he did time in the Wyoming State penitentiary

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Then go watch their show it’s boring and they jump all over the place and constantly mess up the lines. He killed someone while in witness protection and did time in California wtf are you talking about!!!

[@michaellastoria2240]

Sounds like the young ubertalented Whitey had a knack for diplomacy.

[@jasontrimmins8264]

🧖🏼‍♂️

[@citizendissidentiv2488]

There were IRA murals in Southie. I remember there was one on the side of a packey

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Was it Whitey’s packs at the rotary?

[@gerardrobert8029]

No Als liquors C and Broadway....still there ....reads " Ireland unfree will never be at peace"......

[@citizendissidentiv2488]

@@gerardrobert8029 that’s the one!

[@ssjr3604]

British secret service is M.i.5 not m.1.5 by the way ur story telling is A class ma bro

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Yea yes I realize that now thank you for clarifying though

[@ericmeeuwsen2226]

On one of your other videos I mentioned that I came to Boston for 2 months just after college. I arrived Christmas night, 1994. Within what seemed like a few days -- the Brookline abortion clinic was attacked and a man by the name of Whitey Bulger was in the newspapers for being 'on the run'. At that time I hadn't heard of Whitey Bulger, believe it or not.

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Yup Whitey took off in January 1995

[@Rosco_1]

Good video Jason was true he funded the Ira one of they’re biggest income was from America n us the catholic Scottish side bro … love the video oal 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸🇮🇪💯⚔️

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Thanks brothah I appreciate the comment🙏🙏 Irish Scottish and Norwegian on my moms side!

[@jedgarren2901]

The DUI snitch had drugs on him, that would explain his behavior

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Good point

[@jimmymcdonough9429]

You talk so fast! Gives me anxiety haha

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Sorry I’m a hyper dude

[@jamiewilson5679]

I really like what you do mate,but there seem to be so many people in America with English names who identify as Irish that it's laughable I've been to ny twice and Atlantic city where they had this whole m nd of square just off the boardwalk.🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Yeah because they would rather say they’re Irish heritage instead of English for some reason!

[@jamiewilson5679]

Victim mentality.

[@RazPerignon]

Last names? I have a Dutch last name but the majority of my background is Irish.

[@johnwilliamson2616]

the topics you cover are great, but the story telling could be improved.

[@Horseracingtip]

36:30. I remember when i was a teenager, i was in court and ran into a buddy of mine, i asked him what he was doing here? he said, "$62.50" which meant drunk driving. That's all you got.I think he rolled over his car hammered🍺The kid probably had 8 or 9 dui's by 20 years old.

[@jasontrimmins8264]

That’s what I mean pre Mellanie’s law there was almost no punishment for drunk driving. I can’t understand why McIntyre did that

[@biddyearly9262]

Irish America has always helped the struggle, the IRA had better arms suited for urban guerilla warfare thanks to Armalite arms 👍 and Irish American support!

[@603GearExchange]

MI5 Military Intelligence level 5

[@bobz3779]

I was born and raised in RI. Stuff that you and I think is just "business as usual" is fascinating to the rest of the country. I live in Las Vegas now all those mob guys were from back east. I can understand Howie Carr talking that way Whitie et al wanted him dead for years for reporting on them. I know the Kennedys also supported the IRA on the down low. That captain may have gotten off the hook because the Kennedys made a phone call to law enforcement.

[@jasontrimmins8264]

He didn’t really get off the hook 4 years in federal prison isn’t a cake wall especially for someone who’s never done time. The northeast really is much different than the rest of the country I agree.

[@joshnewcomb3389]

Same in Philly! Just business as usual. We were not fascinated with Boston

[@jasontrimmins8264]

@@joshnewcomb3389typical Philly person 🤣🤣

[@gerardrobert8029]

​@@joshnewcomb3389same as no one ever giving a shit about Philly...... 😂

[@josephsmith6777]

Bulger was said to have 30 to 50 bodies between him and stevie The liquor store they extorted at the the rotorary was the coldest thing i ever heard of while the wife was at work jimmy and stevie put the kid on jimmys lap while he holds a gun to the kids head stevie makes the father sign the liquor store over the irish where pissed over the famine which was when they moved to boston in mass

[@richardstrocchia2488]

I meant to say look up colum Tyrrell stand up comedy

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Ok

[@richardstrocchia2488]

Thirty minutes with

[@jasontrimmins8264]

@@richardstrocchia2488I actually just looked him up

[@richardstrocchia2488]

Hey look up collin farrell

[@jasontrimmins8264]

In what context?

[@shanecassity3485]

Yo man that drunk guy giving everything up, yeah there has to be more that's just weird. I mean who give info unprovoked?? You say he didn't say Whitey , so that makes it interesting. Customs ugghhhh

[@keithkeegan5216]

And it wasent the biggest arms amount the ira got do you not know wat the got out of libaya

[@davidgeorge000]

Tiocfaidh a'r la'

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Is that Gaelic?

[@wandahall4435]

❤❤❤😮😮😮

[@jasontrimmins8264]

🥰

[@MassachusettsMovement]

🍀☘️

[@gavin-ey4vb]

lol its m i 5 not m15

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Yup I made mistake in an hour video glad that’s what caught your attention. So hilarious you’re laughing out loud!! Good I’m glad you’re having a good time. 👏 fyi 10 other people already gave me a heads up on the mistake in the comments. Glad that was wicked funny🤣

[@gavin-ey4vb]

yh good vid bro an yh i wasnt trying to be cheeky but it did make me have a lil gigle when u was saying it lol@@jasontrimmins8264

[@jasontrimmins8264]

Well thanks I appreciate that . I get roasted all the time sorry I was being a bit sensitive. Honestly I’m glad you got a chuckle 🙏 have a great week my man!

[@charlessawyer4040]

Jason Charlie again my mother grew up in southie she was 2 years younger then whitey she said he was a derlict as a kid i just read hittman and. Brutal

[@jasontrimmins8264]

I think that’s a riot🤣🤣 I’ve read both of those books as well. Martorano loved to paint himself in a good light doesn’t he??

[@charlessawyer4040]

Yes,he does never killed anyone that didn't deserve it what about Roger Wheeler there's a special place in hell for him lol

[@jasontrimmins8264]

I agree 💯 percent!!

a bunch bozos