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@Revup1 Жыл бұрын
When you enter a barrack room and one man's bedspace has an Irish Tricolour on the wall and another has the red hand of Ulster, and the two are best of mates busy taking the p-ss out of each other, you know you are with the 1st Battalion the Royal Irish. To John and Alan, and all I once had the privilege of serving with, 'Faugh a Ballagh'. True warriors.
@liverpoolscottish6430 Жыл бұрын
The Irish make first class soldiers, there is a long tradition of which stretches back the mercenary European armies of the 16th century. 30% of Wellington's Napoleonic redcoats were stout Irish lads, they were first class fighters. The tradition continued up to an including WW1, with many thousands of Irish serving. Read John Lucy's superb book, 'There's a Devil In The Drum.' Lucy was an Irish soldier who fought throughout the entire duration of WW1. He was involved in the first battles around Mons, he was a private soldier and eventually became a commissioned officer. He became a Lt. Col post WW1, remained in the BA, and served during WW2. His book makes for fascinating reading- including his account of the devastating effect of the, 'Mad Minute,' with the SMLE .303 against massed ranks of German infantry in the early stages of WW1. Paddy makes a fine soldier- tough, robust, bags of spirit, good humour, resilient. RESPECT.
@columbmurray Жыл бұрын
Hardly 30% in Wellingtons Army. Just look at the total population of Ireland then.
@pjmoseley24311 ай бұрын
@@columbmurray That's all that was needed, £30% they fought like Trojans
@rapier19548 ай бұрын
@@columbmurrayQuit trying to sound smart people like you the way you are.
@debhin2 ай бұрын
@@columbmurray actually more
@williammohan97848 ай бұрын
Sgt John Cronin at the start of this docu, was commissioned from the ranks and became an officer. He was able to get BA and MBA after his name, thanks to the British Army.
@djinbleu2 жыл бұрын
I wondered where this doc had gone, proud of them! This is for ALL of the many thousands of Irish who joined the British Army and served with pride.
@jippler34872 жыл бұрын
Wonderful documentary, and the most upsetting part is; it was made 20 years ago and still I myself find that the same issues in this documentary are still being regularly faced. Not to as much but are still their and I fear will always be there.
@voyloa11 ай бұрын
I served with an Irishman in the RAF NCO and also knew a female Petty Officer in the 80’s, both of whom told me they got opportunities that they could never have got in the Republic.
@its_cyfa11 ай бұрын
I come from an Irish background and most of the fam serve in the Irish army and the UN. I serve in the British army and am proud of my Irish heritage but also proud to serve in the British Reme. Ppl should get over historic events ffs.
@mack1312.Ай бұрын
It's not "historic events" when you still occupy 6 counties illegally.
@graememccaig7232 жыл бұрын
First time seeing this. An amazing documentery . The section of the ww2 veterans in the Dublin pub was very poignant. "Clear the way"
@davidhanna8029 Жыл бұрын
Thank you to all Roman Catholic Irish veterans who served in the British Army, the Irish Army and the Garda Siochana with the good-humour, decency and honor displayed by the magnificent Irish soldiers in this video. It is the bigots and the haters North and South of the border who are the real traitors to Ireland's respective faiths and traditions and, ultimately, to the cause of a genuine and lasting Irish unity. Both traditions, Ulster Unionist and Irish Nationalist need to recognise and honour the service and the sacrifice of Irish veterans who served in the British Armed forces. And if doing so provokes a degree of historical confusion, well so what? 'Confusion,' as a wise man once said, 'is not an ignoble condition'. Better for Ireland to be re-united in confusion than divided (with or without a border) by its hate-filled certainties. Faugh a Ballagh.
@Brecconable Жыл бұрын
Fair play mate
@proudman6598 Жыл бұрын
And all so recognise the sacrifice of Irish people who were killed in their quest for irish freedom from British colonial rule
@bpd1111 Жыл бұрын
Imagine writing that😂 bellend
@darrenoreilly87802 жыл бұрын
One of the reasons I joined the British army..a proud Dubliner.
@6Tghma Жыл бұрын
Traitor! Stay over there
@darrenoreilly8780 Жыл бұрын
@@6Tghma traitor 🤣🤣🤣 you sound about 12 u little bollox 🤣
@operationcreation5583 Жыл бұрын
Ah yes, going for the better paid army is a traitorous action
@6Tghma Жыл бұрын
@@operationcreation5583 swearing to a foreign monarch that invaded us and still holds onto 6 county's of the North of Ireland is treacherous. fighting Britain's illegal wars is sickening especially from an Irishman.
@darrenoreilly8780 Жыл бұрын
@@6Tghma gstq
@ThePleasent1 Жыл бұрын
Seen this one years ago, great documentary. There was few BBC NI documentary's which came out a few years before this one about the Royal Irish Rangers merger with the UDR, the Royal Irish Regt in Bosnia and the Irish ( more specifically Northern Irish) in the French Foreign Legion. All great documentary`s but have not seen then in almost 30 years.
@WeirdoowithABeardoo6 күн бұрын
Thank you for your service guys,brave men one and all .FAB
@stephenoneill2844 Жыл бұрын
RIP Ian Malone (Shot by a sniper in Iraq).
@Brecconable Жыл бұрын
Checked the info. He is gone. RIP
@55ablebof Жыл бұрын
RIP Ian
@frankbyrne2286 Жыл бұрын
Don't be invading other people's countries, then they won't need to shoot you.
@geordiewishart1683 Жыл бұрын
Mark Kelly, what a sad, bitter little boy you are.
@williammohan978411 ай бұрын
@markkelly2261 says you, someone who would probably suffer PTSD after a strong dump.
@acecolnaco65872 жыл бұрын
I served in an English infantry regiment I was from the 5th battalion RRF but I was mobilized to serve in Iraq but after 6 months infantry training to regular standard we then deployed to serve 6 month in Iraq attached to the 1st battalion royal Irish....great lads we RRF were platoon level with Platoon of 4 para and a platoon of ex regular and a platoon of a battalion of the old UDR that became with the royal Irish rangers to become Royal Irish regiment! They swear to the most high to serve the Queen......since brexit I hate the British government but if I was called back up as the British military is expanding in manpower and equipment ships planes tanks drones extra nuclear weapons etc i would serve as I swore an oath.....Henry the 8th had many Irish soldiers as did Edward the 1st before him etc (not braveheart nonsense ) the SAS might of been formed by a Scotsman but it it was created by an Englishman Gen Mike Calvert but he was sent to British biggest army of 4 million men and create the chindit's.....but the other creator was an Irish man who also led it Paddy Mayne
@DublinDan Жыл бұрын
Any Irish man that swears an oath the British Crown is a traitor to Ireland. it's shameful
@7ElevenAlphaCentauri11 ай бұрын
@@DublinDan No they're not. Many want to see action, Some joined after 9/11 to fight Al-Qaeda and ISIS, while others joined for good pay and to learn useful skills. The Irish Army is a non-offensive National Guard which is limited in it's capacities and does not provide the opportunities and skills the British Army does.
@KeithWilliamMacHendry8 ай бұрын
Always good to have an Irish soldier watching your back, bonnie fighters.
@calador19185 ай бұрын
Aged out of the Irish foster system in 1989, absolutely nothing for me in Ireland so went to the UK and joined the Royal Navy. They ended up paying a substantial amount towards my university fees. Spent some of the best years of my life there and owe them the life I live today. Living in France now so never did go back to Ireland
@wheelie_19882 ай бұрын
Lot of love and respect sir.
@paulphilipempey1 Жыл бұрын
Wow, really mixed comments on this topic! My take is that our Irish brothers that serve have my maximum respect without question. Whether it is monetary or voluntary is insignificant. Their sacrifice is exactly the same as any other soldier. Thank you for the informative and interesting upload. Brave Irish soldiers have been doing this for many, many years. Let's call it traditional and be proud of them.
@henryseamusduffy9444 ай бұрын
Proud to have served, Hussar / R.E.M.E 70-97. Seamus Duffy MSc,BSc ( Hons) BSc. Derry Ireland. 🇮🇪 🇬🇧 War Pensioner!
@wheelie_19882 ай бұрын
Lot of love and respect sir 🇬🇧🏴🇮🇪. Both Ireland 🇮🇪 and UK 🇬🇧 should work together especially since we're only small island's.
@weewheels439011 ай бұрын
I've just watched this documentary and my brother was in that Battalion during the 1980s & 1990s. Bosnia, Fermanagh and Mahon Road. ☘️🇬🇧
@stephenbrothers42 Жыл бұрын
From an Irish-American who served in The U.S Army to The Royal Irish Guards serving in Northern Ireland...HOOOOOOAAAHHH
@jimmytwo-times4394Ай бұрын
7:14 “Sand and sun what more could you want? Although a couple dancing girls would be fine…” lmao love this guy
@stuartb4525 Жыл бұрын
A nice friend Nicky Roberts in the room towards the end. Proud brother 👍
@robdevenneyАй бұрын
thank you
@geoffdixonsintes51672 ай бұрын
THAT'S WHAT TRUE FRIENDS ARE FOR
@paulbromley66872 жыл бұрын
It has to be a good thing.
@DaChaGee Жыл бұрын
I like the Irish Army Dad - As long as we beat them in the soccer haha
@simonyip5978 Жыл бұрын
The Irish Regiments in the British Army included Irish Guards Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Royal Dublin Fusiliers Royal Munster Fusiliers Royal Irish Fusiliers Royal Irish Rifles Royal Ulster Rifles Connaught Rangers Leinster Regiment Royal Irish Regiment (Victoria's) Kings Royal Irish Hussars Royal Irish Lancers Royal Inniskilling Dragoons North Irish Horse South Irish Horse Plus many milita Regiments from most counties in Ireland.
@alvindurochermtl Жыл бұрын
UDR was the largest Irish regiment yet you missed it. Also the London Irish.
@jamesbristow436110 ай бұрын
UDR was a disgusting sectarian terror gang
@stephenmcdonald7908Ай бұрын
4th Dragoon Guards.
@jacobkeppler19844 ай бұрын
The Irish guards where from in 1900 💂🇬🇧☘️
@patkearney9320 Жыл бұрын
I personally know four PIRA members who joined Brit army to learn there systems and gain knowledge of tactics. This has been the way for hundreds of years my own uncle was released under the GFA he was 11 years into a life sentence. He was known as the Jew because he betrayed the Brit military.
@bigjohn6977916 ай бұрын
I am from Offlay Royal Artillery 1999-2013 I know a guy in the Royal Marines from Dublin and a guy from Cork in 2 Para I meet 6 lads from ROI in my corp RA
@simonglynn3372 Жыл бұрын
I know the song at the start is Saxon Shilling, but does anyone know whp sings this version?
@990drifter Жыл бұрын
Great video, well done lads, respect to you all.
@geoffdixonsintes51672 ай бұрын
VOICE LOUD & CLEAR SCARES CIVILIANS AWAY, TYPING MAKES IT MORE COMPREHENSIVE
@CheGuevara11010048 минут бұрын
Irish men serving in the British Army non the wiser
@tonyt79482 жыл бұрын
If you join the Irish army you might be some crappy peace keeping duty If you join the British army more than likely get combat
@patrickwalsh6873 Жыл бұрын
Nevertheless, Seán Rooney met the same ultimate end as Ian Malone...
@jamescotter83311 ай бұрын
Nothing crappy about peacekeeping still dangerous
@philipmcgrath3844Ай бұрын
Paddy makes a fine soldier. This is exactly why the brits laugh at us .
@RichardBealey6 күн бұрын
Brave people fighting for a good thing to free Northern Ireland riots and war Richard Bealey Exeter uk
@pjmoseley24311 ай бұрын
Fine Soldiers these Irish Lads
@Akeoo999Ай бұрын
Lance corporal Ian Malone killed in Iraq 2003. RIP
@deeweeuavp Жыл бұрын
Leaving from Drogheda 😮😮😮😢
@liamkeane9159 Жыл бұрын
Gerry Adams
@samwallace7313 Жыл бұрын
Fair play to them all.
@Lala-kc2fw2 жыл бұрын
Not Brit bashing, I never like the idea of Irish people going to the British army
@Kevc002 жыл бұрын
I know a lot of lads who went over, it was never political, most were nationalists, some were outright republican. It was always economic, the Irish army pays terribly and hundreds are leaving every year, those who look for a career, or want the adventure, while getting a decent wage often find the British army better.
@wayneabel54212 жыл бұрын
Why ? We are all 1 family of island nations ...or is it bigoted insurgency that makes you detest your fellow islanders joining your defenders !
@krytiku24852 жыл бұрын
@@wayneabel5421 The "family" where one of the members murderered, raped, and stripped the people and culture, and to this day still have impacts in a quarter of the island
@mikedon52052 жыл бұрын
It's a job army here weren't recruiting many what are they supposed to do if soldiering is what you want to do
@Kevc002 жыл бұрын
@@mikedon5205 exactly
@glenmcallister38786 ай бұрын
Good to see the old man with tash
@wor53lg50 Жыл бұрын
Lol, the cat whistle at 19.47 at the sergeants in parade dress, prooves they really do get away with alot there!! Alot more than other regiments anyhow, that would have usually ment a beasting and got you written up....
@bannman99 Жыл бұрын
God bless our soldiers one and all no matter what religion its immaterial
@charliecollins199310 ай бұрын
I was in the royal Irish I am from Dublin best think I ever did
@geoffdixonsintes51672 ай бұрын
ENJOY THE REST OF TUESDAY PEACE OUT
@geoffdixonsintes51672 ай бұрын
ANY SHAC AT PRESENT TIME
@geoffdixonsintes51672 ай бұрын
SELF DEFENCE NO NEED WEAPONS
@mitch857103ify Жыл бұрын
Comment who the enemy ?
@seamusobyrne78452 ай бұрын
costs
@chloeew4627 Жыл бұрын
Aust loves the Irish brothers.😊 How forward thinking was the Queen Mother , peace always .
@geoffdixonsintes51672 ай бұрын
ONLY DOWNSIDE TOO MANY LADIES AROUND DIFFICULT TO PICK 😂
@noelcahill670725 күн бұрын
On to omagh and on to ballymena
@JamesHarte-qx7jj Жыл бұрын
Faugh A Ballagh
@Scotia62616 ай бұрын
Traitors
@wheelie_19882 ай бұрын
How are they?
@frankbyrne2286 Жыл бұрын
Traitors end of story, helping occupiers in their own country for the crown.
@frankbyrne2286 Жыл бұрын
@Yoda That's because we are not war monger killers like you Brits.
@frankbyrne2286 Жыл бұрын
So you are agreeing with me, thanks.
@frankbyrne2286 Жыл бұрын
@Yoda we'd rather spend our money on more important things like health and education, about 99% of military equipment is never used, what a waste of money.
@liverpoolscottish6430 Жыл бұрын
@@frankbyrne2286 If 99% of military kit is never used, it's done it's job. If you want peace, prepare for war- deterrence.
@TheNinyo77 Жыл бұрын
@@frankbyrne2286 Frank You're 100% correct ,the lowest form of Irish joined these shitty regiment's " tradition " ffs wtf are these fools like ,they where rejected by the Irish army because of criminal records etc but the BA will take them , I NEVER heard an Irish accent in the 30 yrs of the war here in the north !!! Not one !!! So I wonder is this just another propaganda bs film they made ,how could ANY catholic join the UDR, the biggest bunch of bigots to ever get used by the Brits ,they HATED Catholics ffs ,didn't matter If ye came from the roi or Timbuktu ffs ,they despised Catholics.
@406estate Жыл бұрын
Well seen these Irish lads never lived in the north because you wouldn’t let your dog join the British army……shame on them all for joining the British army and hopefully they have few friends back home in Ireland
@rosspatterson1233 Жыл бұрын
Fucking armchair republican over here😂. Don’t think you realise just how many Irish served in the British military. At the height of the empire a third of the soldiers and sailers were Irish.
@geordiewishart1683 Жыл бұрын
Good one, bitter paddy 🇬🇧
@406estate Жыл бұрын
@@geordiewishart1683 would rather be a proud paddy 🇮🇪 than live under the butchers apron…..as a famous MP once said Our revenge will be the laughter of our children…….Bobby Sands MP
@geordiewishart1683 Жыл бұрын
So why do so many Irish live and work in U.K.? Bit hypocritical. And I see you have chosen to communicate in English.
@406estate Жыл бұрын
@@geordiewishart1683 Do you really believe that everyone in Ireland speaks Irish ? Surely you don’t think that …you should be happy for Irish people to live in the uk rather than the thousands of the small boat tourists
@alanhannigan99449 ай бұрын
Okay you want a career or a bit of Rambo witch the Irish army can't give you, theirs the Foreign Legion,US forces and propaly loads of others,I'll not judge you,you had your reasons,do you know the history of Ireland & england the things they done to our ancestors and still today 🇮🇪
@SvenTviking6 ай бұрын
That all ended over 100 years ago. Why do you keep up the hate?
@cambs01813 ай бұрын
I'll not judge you, then continues a comment that judges them.
@wheelie_19882 ай бұрын
Get with the time's. Look at how your own leader's and the EU is treating your countrymen?
@Hipit555 ай бұрын
The ultimate betrayal
@wheelie_19882 ай бұрын
How is it? There fighting for there country Ireland 🇮🇪. Even though there with the next neighbour.
@6Tghma Жыл бұрын
Traitors everyone of them, should be ashamed
@Carrjimbo Жыл бұрын
Ya says who?
@6Tghma Жыл бұрын
@@Carrjimbo says the vast majority of Ireland, fighting for the occupiers. Snakes
@Carrjimbo Жыл бұрын
@@6Tghma same question says who?
@wor53lg50 Жыл бұрын
You certainly didnt fly back from well fed comfy boston for the cause did ya, patriot...
@stephenoneill2844 Жыл бұрын
@@6Tghma There are Protestants and loyalists and Brits up north that were born there, their parents and grand parents and great grand parents were born there and you can't just erase that, so we have to live with the fact that there are two Ireland's. And if someone from the South wants to serve that Ireland then all power to them. And as far as the majority of Ireland goes? Well the majority voted to change the Irish constitution and voted in favour of the Good Friday agreement.
@vincemoran5879 ай бұрын
The tradition if the Wild Geese. ✊🇨🇮
@vincemoran5879 ай бұрын
Wonder if they face any sectarianism.... Jibes, bigotry, etc 🙄
@invisibleman48275 ай бұрын
Unless they were in a regiment from NI it's unlikely.
@robbie8563 ай бұрын
There was more sectarianism in the Irish Defence Forces and bigotry when I was there as a Southern Irish Protestant, it was disgusting but today in the Irish army you dare not say boo as someone would get offended....Being a protestant in the Irish army was for example made to stand attention outside the chapel on sunday when mass was on...Look it up as that was a fact right into the 90's