aww yes these soldiers are irish yes that explains why your beloved IRA shot two of them last year yeah that makes sence... look there is nothing irish about this regiment other than the fact they are situated on the island of ireland but are in the fucking UK republic of ireland is a differnt country but maybe the irish from the republic arnt as bitter as the irish up here to be honest irelands a fucking mess at the minute
TBH..no matter where you will find the Irish, aslong as they are fighting beside a brother, you will NEVER defeat the IRISH. Our spirits and our attitide make us one of the deadliest forces to be fucked with!!!
-_- some people are tards. during ww1 members of the ira and irb signed up to the british army to fight in the war....we may fight between ourselves....but wen something that is an outside threat trys to fuck with us all through historey the english and irish have fought alongside one another to repel the threat.
the royal means they are british the harp has the Queens crown on top they are northern irish not southern which makes them british i am scottish but still british and i dont really like england but when it comes to war we fight side by side as brothers and its been like that for 100,s of years thats what makes us british
@sonsofcarson Oh ya and the 100s thousands of southern irish men that fought for britian thru out history simply dont exist because of "he harp has the Queens crown on top" id say there have beenn more southern irish in the british army than the northern....
@sonsofcarson Oh ya and the 100s thousands of southern irish men that fought for britian thru out history simply dont exist because of "he harp has the Queens crown on top" id say there have beenn more southern irish in the british army than the northern....
@sonsofcarson But why dont some of you like us English? We English have the upmost respect for Scottish. That may not have been the case 700 years or so ago, but now we always support scotland in the footy, rugby etc but this support isnt mutch returned by the Scots. Is that an accurate analysis on my part?
rofl they are called the Royal irish regiment because they used to be the royal ulster fusileers, royal iniskillin fusileers and the rifles sorry for spelling i suck at it, they dispanded into the royal irish rangers and now renamed the royal irish regiment
@aviomaster It varies from person to person, some Irishmen will be bitter towards the English, and others have moved on and accept them. However, there's always been a substantial amount of Irishmen fighting alongside the English throughout history. The Irish often put aside their differences with the English for the greater good, such as during WWII when many Irish volunteered to join the British Army and fight against the Axis forces in Europe.
Great video, but you are just going to ignore the whole plantation when speaking to people about our history? We don't exist, we are not British, we simply accept our English host? Disrespectful mate.
@aviomaster some ppl just cant move on from history... i think its great we can enlist in the british army i wanna join the royal irish next year and thankfully we dont lose or irish citizienship any more...
The Royal Irish Regiment is mainly recruited from Northern Ireland, which stayed in the Union when the southern counties seceded. To this day, the majority of people in Northern Ireland remain loyal to the Union.
@aviomaster this is the British army not the irish army you dumb peice of shit theres nothing irish about them accept that there situated on the island of ireland but if you had any intelligence at all youd know that the top part of the island if ireland is British and inside the boundaries of the UK and use the British pound and not the euro omg people like you piss me off
@aviomaster Guys, the Royal Irish Regiment is from Northern Ireland which is part of the UK nothing disloyal about it there fightin for their country. It don't matter if your Prod or Catholic just Loyal.
have posted this on other sites and recepton has been favouarable,as royal irish is open to all north south as all its always have been ,,no discintion who serves as long as they royal irish throuh and through,by the way trainers are optinal
I'm from southern Ireland. I'm finished college soon and with no real job prospects for the next couple of years I was thinking of joining up. I know one or two lads from the south that have joined the RIR already.
Hi Probational been busy lately fighting a corrupt system we have m8 did u not see the sunday world on the 25 th oct that was only a start Keep well Cheers Nick....
Supporting soldiers, and the war/s they are trained to fight in are two seperate issues. I oppose this oil/opium war in Afghanistan and have done since day one, but also hope the soldiers come home alive, free of life sapping toxins injected by Porton down's toxin 'specialist's', and with all their limbs and brain matter intact.
im a northern irish catholic halfway through my application for the the british army, joining the Rifles though as most of the RIR are sectarian cnuts, still do a great job though. nice video btw. FAUGH A BALLAGH.
@denbagdarrell ur view on sectarianism is incorrect mate, im southern irish catholic and been in 6 yrs, never had any sectaranism directed towards me, or any of the southern lads.
@LordMasterKain I think that Northern Ireland belongs to the Irish. But I heard ISAF and NATO have been asking Ireland to join them. So USA Ireland And Britain will be united.
Great video, speaking as an Amnerican I would like to thank the RIR for their help in Afghanistan. When it comes to allies I will take the Irish, Scots and English over the French, Belgiums and Geermans anyday.
They made the (ahem) 'Empire' proud with their heroic actions throughout ww1, and they had the respect of all other units.
They're parts are played down for some reason, but they were important, especially in winter when they could operate at a piss freezing temp while 'Jerry' froze, huddled round an Ersatz food tin with a candle in it. God bless Canada's sons!
They could be either, since the British Army recruits both Irish and British infantry.
Since the end of Operation Banner, recruitment from the Republic of Ireland has been climbing steadily. The Irish Republic government allows its citizens to join the British Army; therefore Irishmen who join are not being disloyal.
@irishbuy u are a sectarian idiot, im Irish id do anything for my country, id b one of the first out fighting for my country if she needed me....but im proud of the job I do with the royal Irish, bloody internet, call of duty warriors all over the net. get a life
@Probational My Faugh A Ballagh flag, given to me by the mother of a RIR soldier, is hanging with honor in our only true Irish pub in Oklahoma City. And there's a pint for anyone on here who comes to visit, just let me know ahead of time so I can host you properly.
I was one of the first catholic English to enter St patricks barracks and in the first five minutes I was a filthy fucking fenian a dirty bastard tague
....save the best till last... a war dodging Brit...stuck it one year one hundred forty two days.
im an irish catholic, im going to join when i reach the right age, i still think Ireland should be one nation but i dont believe in fighting between irishmen. im proud to be irish.
Anyone who joins deserves respect but I can't agree with yer opinion on the one nation thing ... all entitled to our opinions mind! There's enough southern irish lads going through the recruiting office at Palace Barracks to form a 3rd Battalion :)
im proud of my irish name and family .all irish should be proud of it..im proud of my nation and proud of my land..i hate fking bigots from both sides ..im proud to be irish and proud to be a protestant .
Yes, the motto was also used by the 'Irish Brigade' of the Northern American forces in the American civil war. Good to see a positive use of the Irish language.
Yeah I think it was to do with Irish-Americans fighting for worker's rights. Regardless, it speaks of standing up for freedom, uses the Royal Irish battlecry & motto, so I used it.
Please come out on the streets of Belfast on Sunday November 2nd @ 11.45am Donegall Square to support our troops on their homecoming parade from Afghanistan.
Belfast 2nd Nov.Come & see these brave young RIR soldiers. Faugh a Ballagh.Clear the way.Also see the face of republican sectarianism who are having a counter march. Do young american soldiers come home to ira sympathizers protests.They are not oppressing the republican community ,they are coming home.Ulster will remain Ulster until all her people decide . 6not9.
With no wars to fight the Irish turn on each other. We marginalise our true heroes in this country. James Joseph (Mick) MagennisV.C hated by his own side for beig a Brit lover and hated by the others for being a taig with no right to wear the King's uniform. Died in England after leaving his beloved Belfast in dissolusionment. He is buried a heroe in Gloucester.
I loved this video as a roman Catholic who has just finished my 22 in the R.N and from Belfast too. Mickduffy needs to wise the F@@@ up. Ireland has always contibuted many heroes to the british army. In fact Wellingtons army was over 1 third Irish. Wellington himself was an Irishman. Napoleon is thought to have commented that with an army of German Officers and Irish soldiers i would have won Waterloo....And so he would have!!!!
PS: I'm a Catholic from County Tipperary who is equally proud of family members who served in the Old IRA as well as in The RIR & the Irish Guards. Men prepared to die for their beliefs and for each other are always deserving of respect.
Well said mate, I couldn't agree more. Throughout history many men have died for their beliefs, and there will always be someone who can relate to that, regardless of which side of the fence they're on.
I've got alot of repect for vets n' all. But what's the point in laying down ones life for a cause? Killing/Dying like that in -my- own opinion is worthless. Causese have been acheived in better ways. (e.g. Civil Rights, Ghandi.} I just want your opinion? =]
Many thanks for that; had a look at the other video & thought it was very nicely presented. Good luck with your career in the military. Had my heart set on a commission in the Micks myself after University, but medical history meant it never happened. Have you read 'A long, long way' by Sebsastian Barry, about the Royal Dublin Fusiliers in the Great War? Gorgeous book. Faugh a Ballagh!
My great-uncle was in the 1st Battalion of the Royal Irish; he never came home from the Boer War. Visited his grave in Bloemfontein a couple of years ago. I have a feeling his Regt. was the Royal Irish Rifles (?). Is this the same Regt.?
The Royal Irish Rifles were absorbed by the Royal Irish Rangers, which in turn formed the Royal Irish Regiment. Although they aren't the exact same regt. the Royal Irish Regt. is certainly a close descendant. They still have many traditions like the Irish Caubeen instead of a beret, and band songs such as the Killaloe.
watch?v=HoF2kCR6UzE - A video of mine with many photos of the old Irish Regiments, including the Rifles. At 3:47 there's a photo of Irish Riflemen in their trench during WWI.
Great video. I have served 26 years, and am still serving in the British Army and i still havent come across a better Infantry Regiment than the RIR. Keep up the good work lads and safe home. God Bless.
mickduffy stop looking for videos of the British Army so that you can insult our troops. Don't just go out looking for an argument; this isn't the local pub, it's youtube. Get a fucking life, seriously.
Rob, much respect for serving your country over the years; you have taken risks most others would never attempt, and you deserve the utmost respect for that.
Thanks mate. I just feel I've more of a right to state my opinion on here to anyone more than those who come on and disprespect our boys serving out there,because they dont have the balls to go through the same thing.
Keep up the good job of supporting our troops and join up soon,otherwise u might miss the fun lol.
I'd like to think so. We aren't in the dark days of the troubles anymore, but some people wish we still were apaprently. Try not to let it get to you I guess.
Yes mickduffy39, Che Guevara had Irish ancestry indeed. More precisely, Patrick Lynch, born in Galway in 1715. He emigrated first to Spain and later to Argentina. El Che was born in Argentina and he's our icon. So back off you Irish people!!!! LOL
Go n-éirí an t-ádh leat! mo chara (sorry for my Gaelic, it's a bit rough...)
latintube71 your name really suits you, lol .Che" Guevara de la Serna Lynch, his family were from Ireland, wasnt he from Argentina? couldnt see che hanging with the rir could you? Buena suerte amigo
if u live in northern ireland ur northern irish. if u live in the south ur irish. no point in cryn about it. dont have a one track mind. we need to move on in this country. if u wer stabbed by sumone of the same religion and sumone from a different religion was there to help you wud u care? na didnt tink so.
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RIR wankers, fuck all do with Irish and they should drop that title, just call them brit goofers , all the UTV news about it, notice ivan didnt tell the viewers why they are in Afganistan and who gave them the guns and ammo , good on u zimmokid uve got the union jack on ur page u might as well die for that country, nobe head
carmie1818. No certainly will not, had enough of guns and bombs and all that other dark days stuff here, but I can see the same shit that went on here going on over there and if you had to look at my page, well now ur aware. My point is I am Irish and I wouldn't want any Iraq or Afghan or any one else in those countries that the brits have horsed into to think the solder in front of him represents me and my country because he doesn't?
Point taken, and well said I might add. We are all entitled to our opinions. On the Iraq issue, I am glad I am Canadian and we didn't get caught up in that mess. Afghanistan, I feel, is the country where all of the allies should have concentrated on.
All I'll say is, people from the whole island of Ireland join the Royal Irish Regiment. That's why it isn't called the "Royal Ulster Regiment", or "Royal Northern Irish Regiment."
If men from the entire island didn't want to join, they wouldn't be doing so. They made the choice to join, and with that decision, they took responsibility to represent our island on tours of duty.
Keep comments clean from hatred in the future. If you don't like videos about the Royal Irish don't search for them.
Probational,ur missing the point, Ireland is a neutral country she doesn't go horsing into other countries like Britain does for, ah "weapons of mass destruction"?, you also don't represent Ireland, Irish or any thing else on the country of Ireland, if you are in the rir, you work for the british! Is that a fair point?
Ireland was neutral during both WWI & WWII; it isn't because they don't want to go into countries looking for WMDs. They were neutral in the greatest conflict to date, which would have seen them anihilated by Nazi Germany had the Allies been defeated.
I think you're missing my point. They might be working for Britain, but they're still Irish citizens. The people of your country obviously want to get involved in it.
The British Army couldn't recruit Irish men if they weren't willing to join.
Probational! yes there are always going to be Irish people who want to fight for the brits, cause they, lets face it they have been at war for , always, right? The point is they aren't fuck all to do with Ireland, they are british, because the minute they put the uniform on they swear allegiance to the queen and that fitly rag of a flag, looking at ur page your obviously some sad English man creaming ur knickers over the rir, ,
Look who had to stoop to insulting. A rather pathetic attempt too might I add.
If you looked at my page you'd see I'm from N.Ireland, I'm joining the Assault Pioneers in the RIR; hence my interest in the RIR.
True they are British once they put on that uniform, just like many Irishmen before them. I don't see a problem with it. I don't hate Ireland, I don't hate England. I find the hatred pathetic.
I can delete your comments, but I choose not to, you make yourself look foolish enough.
Mickduffy cunt.....The irish guards recruit in dublin. The RIR recruit in NI,which according to u arse wipe IRA loving "our day will come" bullshitters is Ireland? So therefore irishmen are representing the irish nation as well as the crown. U cant help being a hatefilled coward who loves his IRA stuff but get over the fact there are irishmen who dont think like u do. In fact about 99% of ireland & NI dont. We've all wised up. U should try it and get with the times u stupid wee boy.
wrong michael.theres plenty of 26 county boys in the brits.they keep their irishness and in some regiments the irishness is to the fore.some of my best paddies days have been in her maj's forces
Also,can i ask what the fuck are u doin looking at RIR stuff on youtube if u hate them so much?! Bit of a envious twat if u ask me pal! Yellow,chickenshit,coward! Chick chick chick chicken wont u lay a little egg for me! LOL!
i can understand that, having a catholic mum and a protestant dad.....but i was raised as a catholic but i dont see why religion even matters....we're all people!
i agree but to some people,alas, religion does matter, especially in our country; it's mixed with politics and the sooner we separate both the better.
Good man, I like to see people from both communities joinin the RIR. I guess it proves that we're moving forward in a positive direction. :) Good luck with your application & stay safe on your tours.
Well done mate I`ll be doing the same once I`m finished college like you I`m catholic and all my mates are like sayin I`m not really Irish but fuck them
what are your veiws on some of our political parties trying to block home coming parades for our boys in the ROYAL.IRISH. MY VEIWS ARE WANKERS LIKE THOSE SO CALLED POLITICAL PARTIES SHOULD STAY IN THEIR HOUSES THAT DAY SO WE CAN WELCOME OUR HEROES BACK. FAB.
im catholic and im joinin the army for my country (northern ireland). i dont c y otehrs want to go down south to the irish army. fight 4 "ur" country.
Same goes catholics who play for the republic's football team. I don't see the point. I know plenty of catholics & protestants BOTH proud of our individual country.
Ireland is your Country. England is to. I've got nothing against Northern Ireland or England. It's just, Northern Ireland isn't a country mate. Sorry.
Technically we're a country. Most people who live here also accept and take pride in this country.
We're progressing positively & people from every walk of life are becoming proud of our individual little land. I know many people, both Protestants & Catholics, even some Polish lads, who really love this country.
Just as much as Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales; we are a country my friend. It's a fact, not an opinion; sorry if it bothers you, but neither you nor me can change it.
No surrender!!! Fucking class. I'm a ex para but damn i wish i joined my fellow ulstermen instead sometimes. Keep it up lads,Ulster is proud u all! Utrinque paratus as the paras saying goes,READY FOR ANYTHING Woooohooooo!
Cheers lad! I'm in a dillema on whether to join the RMs or the Royal Irish. I think I'll join the RIR though. The craic must be wild out there with our boyos!
Man,my heart says join our fellow countrymen but my head says join the paras,they get to go taliban hunting,u cant beat it. But all the best in whatever u decide mate,its all good :-)
Yea I know the feeling mate. I think I'd feel more pride among my countrymen though, so that's what I'll most likely go for. Thanks for the wishes and all the best.
I've left the paras now,after 10 years of service and yes ur right,plenty of ulstermen and irishmen join the paras. In fact in some units the irish outnumber the english and scots! Utrinque paratus my lads!
WarHawkRob (cunt right back to you, there's always going to be some slow, stupid thick backward cunt who will joint the brit army, north or south, Jealous of the army?
Since ur slow stupid ad backward mick,why dont u try joining up? U'll soon see they dont just take any dumb fucker into its ranks. Esp the paras & special forces. Now off u go look at some boring IRA men firing from behind rioting children. Leave the business of real war to us men theres a good wee boy.
I think they were real men, dont talk about something you know nothing about, you may have been on the other side of the wall, but not on their side, they were brave and still are, like all freedom fighters (another man's terrorist) Your comparing the IRA against an organised legal national military superpower. All in all,over the years,i think they served their purpose very well, an 'undefeated' army still to this day. But we as a people have put it behind us now but will never forget it. PEACE
Well I'm sure he does know _something_ about it, as he was in conflict with those men. He has every right to hate them and think of them as cowards, just as they hated him.
The sad thing is, we haven't put it behind us. It's evident we haven't with all the sectarian attacks on both sides to this day.
I don't think there will ever be peace in Northern Ireland, not even if the island unites; then we'll have a nasty civil war on our hands.
Cowards?! the same cowards that murdered innocent civil rights campaigners led by a prodestant man on bloody sunday, thats where the real hatred was born, who were the cowards who shot them? The same cowards who made up the minds of future IRA men to become IRA men, as the film Bloody Sunday goes, "You know what youve done, dont you, you've given the IRA its biggest victory, prepare to reap a whirlwind" and the rest is history, very sad, but very much prevoked and created by such actions.
The IRA bombing campaign started before Bloody Sunday, I won't disagree that it was a horrible thing to happen, but it certainly wasn't what started the bombing campaign.
go guys go..show them the way
rockape560 1 month ago
Plastic Paddie Yank filth pretending to be Irish while using Scottish bagpipes and Scottish tradition...
Made have made a half decent video at best...if they fuck it up with that shitty dodgy Yankee Americunt music to ruin it.
segano1 8 months ago
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danbit5 8 months ago
what can i say good on yea boys
ida1690 1 year ago
aww yes these soldiers are irish yes that explains why your beloved IRA shot two of them last year yeah that makes sence... look there is nothing irish about this regiment other than the fact they are situated on the island of ireland but are in the fucking UK republic of ireland is a differnt country but maybe the irish from the republic arnt as bitter as the irish up here to be honest irelands a fucking mess at the minute
MRAK47ification 1 year ago
TBH..no matter where you will find the Irish, aslong as they are fighting beside a brother, you will NEVER defeat the IRISH. Our spirits and our attitide make us one of the deadliest forces to be fucked with!!!
0SniperzInGodMode 1 year ago
Faugh A Ballagh! Great video!
johancollyns 1 year ago
Faugh A Ballagh! Great video!
johancollyns 1 year ago
-_- some people are tards. during ww1 members of the ira and irb signed up to the british army to fight in the war....we may fight between ourselves....but wen something that is an outside threat trys to fuck with us all through historey the english and irish have fought alongside one another to repel the threat.
purehate999 1 year ago
the royal means they are british the harp has the Queens crown on top they are northern irish not southern which makes them british i am scottish but still british and i dont really like england but when it comes to war we fight side by side as brothers and its been like that for 100,s of years thats what makes us british
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@sonsofcarson Oh ya and the 100s thousands of southern irish men that fought for britian thru out history simply dont exist because of "he harp has the Queens crown on top" id say there have beenn more southern irish in the british army than the northern....
MegaSlayerr 1 year ago
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@sonsofcarson Oh ya and the 100s thousands of southern irish men that fought for britian thru out history simply dont exist because of "he harp has the Queens crown on top" id say there have beenn more southern irish in the british army than the northern....
MegaSlayerr 1 year ago
@sonsofcarson But why dont some of you like us English? We English have the upmost respect for Scottish. That may not have been the case 700 years or so ago, but now we always support scotland in the footy, rugby etc but this support isnt mutch returned by the Scots. Is that an accurate analysis on my part?
NumberDne 1 year ago
the music would be much better without e-guitar : (
davenom16 1 year ago
rofl they are called the Royal irish regiment because they used to be the royal ulster fusileers, royal iniskillin fusileers and the rifles sorry for spelling i suck at it, they dispanded into the royal irish rangers and now renamed the royal irish regiment
reillybuster 1 year ago
I thought Irish are not in line with England ....
They have some bad blood between you two , Irish do not relly like Britan Am I wright or am I totaly wrong ?
aviomaster 1 year ago
@aviomaster It varies from person to person, some Irishmen will be bitter towards the English, and others have moved on and accept them. However, there's always been a substantial amount of Irishmen fighting alongside the English throughout history. The Irish often put aside their differences with the English for the greater good, such as during WWII when many Irish volunteered to join the British Army and fight against the Axis forces in Europe.
Probational 1 year ago 4
@Probational
Great video, but you are just going to ignore the whole plantation when speaking to people about our history? We don't exist, we are not British, we simply accept our English host? Disrespectful mate.
scottulster 1 year ago
@aviomaster some ppl just cant move on from history... i think its great we can enlist in the british army i wanna join the royal irish next year and thankfully we dont lose or irish citizienship any more...
Chauncey0920 1 year ago
@aviomaster totaly wrong the royal irish is a part of the british army and is norm from northern ireland witch is part of britan
TheSoldierboy1989 1 year ago
@aviomaster totaly wrong the royal irish is a part of the british army and is norm from northern ireland witch is part of britan.
TheSoldierboy1989 1 year ago
@aviomaster
The Royal Irish Regiment is mainly recruited from Northern Ireland, which stayed in the Union when the southern counties seceded. To this day, the majority of people in Northern Ireland remain loyal to the Union.
bristolspank 1 year ago
@aviomaster this is the British army not the irish army you dumb peice of shit theres nothing irish about them accept that there situated on the island of ireland but if you had any intelligence at all youd know that the top part of the island if ireland is British and inside the boundaries of the UK and use the British pound and not the euro omg people like you piss me off
MRAK47ification 1 year ago
@aviomaster Guys, the Royal Irish Regiment is from Northern Ireland which is part of the UK nothing disloyal about it there fightin for their country. It don't matter if your Prod or Catholic just Loyal.
41corsair 1 year ago
@41corsair He was on about the substantial amount from the republic aswell
MegaSlayerr 1 year ago
@aviomaster Well tbh I dont like the British that much but You are not "Wrong" nor "Right". But I think that Northern Ireland is for the Irish.
MYNAMEISTHERANDOMEST 2 weeks ago
Great vid...idiot below
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joedredd13215 1 year ago
have posted this on other sites and recepton has been favouarable,as royal irish is open to all north south as all its always have been ,,no discintion who serves as long as they royal irish throuh and through,by the way trainers are optinal
rockape560 1 year ago
great video...does not matter brit or irish
rockape560 1 year ago
See U Seen Lads
thestingerdunne 1 year ago
I'm from southern Ireland. I'm finished college soon and with no real job prospects for the next couple of years I was thinking of joining up. I know one or two lads from the south that have joined the RIR already.
renegadeob 1 year ago
Great video, What's the song called?
w1514 1 year ago
proud to be british
Escott4GAU 1 year ago
they make you feel proud to be british.. up the royal irish
Escott4GAU 1 year ago
Hi Probational been busy lately fighting a corrupt system we have m8 did u not see the sunday world on the 25 th oct that was only a start Keep well Cheers Nick....
NATIONALGUARD7425 2 years ago
Love this video full 5 again
NATIONALGUARD7425 2 years ago
Supporting soldiers, and the war/s they are trained to fight in are two seperate issues. I oppose this oil/opium war in Afghanistan and have done since day one, but also hope the soldiers come home alive, free of life sapping toxins injected by Porton down's toxin 'specialist's', and with all their limbs and brain matter intact.
dortyhoor 2 years ago 2
Excellent vid!! full 5*
NATIONALGUARD7425 2 years ago
im a northern irish catholic halfway through my application for the the british army, joining the Rifles though as most of the RIR are sectarian cnuts, still do a great job though. nice video btw. FAUGH A BALLAGH.
denbagdarrell 2 years ago
@denbagdarrell ur view on sectarianism is incorrect mate, im southern irish catholic and been in 6 yrs, never had any sectaranism directed towards me, or any of the southern lads.
jimmerycricket 1 year ago
5/5 * heros on and all
LlME9ER 2 years ago 2
Respect to the Royal Irish Rangers the people that make you proud to come from Northern Ireland.
R.I.P to the lost soldiers
GH169 2 years ago
awesome and irishbuy is a twit
barmbrackthecat 2 years ago 2
God Bless The British And Irish Lions in Battle against their Foe!!!!!
That's A Great F*ckin Combo..Mad Irish and F#ckin Mad Brits...Yeehaaa:)
LordMasterKain 2 years ago 11
Unstoppable, especially after a few "wee ones" inside them to warm the cockles and trigger fingers.
dortyhoor 2 years ago 5
@LordMasterKain I think that Northern Ireland belongs to the Irish. But I heard ISAF and NATO have been asking Ireland to join them. So USA Ireland And Britain will be united.
MYNAMEISTHERANDOMEST 2 weeks ago
Great video, speaking as an Amnerican I would like to thank the RIR for their help in Afghanistan. When it comes to allies I will take the Irish, Scots and English over the French, Belgiums and Geermans anyday.
Icebreaaker 2 years ago 3
and what about the Canadians? HUH?
barmbrackthecat 2 years ago
They made the (ahem) 'Empire' proud with their heroic actions throughout ww1, and they had the respect of all other units.
They're parts are played down for some reason, but they were important, especially in winter when they could operate at a piss freezing temp while 'Jerry' froze, huddled round an Ersatz food tin with a candle in it. God bless Canada's sons!
dortyhoor 2 years ago
Fág an bealach
xboxtechnican 2 years ago
are these men british or irish ?
if there irish where the loyalty to ireland ?
irishbuy 2 years ago
They could be either, since the British Army recruits both Irish and British infantry.
Since the end of Operation Banner, recruitment from the Republic of Ireland has been climbing steadily. The Irish Republic government allows its citizens to join the British Army; therefore Irishmen who join are not being disloyal.
Probational 2 years ago
thye ...are..Northern Irish........figure it out
barmbrackthecat 2 years ago
@irishbuy u are a sectarian idiot, im Irish id do anything for my country, id b one of the first out fighting for my country if she needed me....but im proud of the job I do with the royal Irish, bloody internet, call of duty warriors all over the net. get a life
davehego 1 year ago
@irishbuy There Northern Irish. So their both.
MYNAMEISTHERANDOMEST 2 weeks ago
Fantastic video 5/5
MegaBrits 2 years ago
Nicely done lad.
MAJ Terry LaFrance
45th IBCT
(don't let the name fool you, I'm fookin' Irish)
tmlafrance 2 years ago 4
Cheers, glad you enjoyed it!
Probational 2 years ago
@Probational , ah, can't let a fine product such as this go uncomplimented.fallagh ballagh!!!
tmlafrance 1 year ago
@Probational ah, couldn't let it go uncomplimented. faugh a ballagh
tmlafrance 1 year ago
@Probational My Faugh A Ballagh flag, given to me by the mother of a RIR soldier, is hanging with honor in our only true Irish pub in Oklahoma City. And there's a pint for anyone on here who comes to visit, just let me know ahead of time so I can host you properly.
tmlafrance 1 year ago
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tmlafrance 1 year ago
@tmlafrance Scots and Irish brothers in arms forever.
scot6385 1 year ago
@scot6385 INDEED!
tmlafrance 1 year ago
cockmunch
ramboy237 3 years ago
Good to see you home again lads doing us proud
over there ex member jaba 1996 2nd batt E company
tokeaspliff 3 years ago
Rightly said
PrideofNi 3 years ago
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hi there
I did serve with the rir 30 years ago.
I hope that they have changed.
I was one of the first catholic English to enter St patricks barracks and in the first five minutes I was a filthy fucking fenian a dirty bastard tague
....save the best till last... a war dodging Brit...stuck it one year one hundred forty two days.
as I say I hope they have changed.
24375163 ranger Murray
mickytwoknives 3 years ago
pretty much the best video in the world
Haz4rDU42 3 years ago 4
im an irish catholic, im going to join when i reach the right age, i still think Ireland should be one nation but i dont believe in fighting between irishmen. im proud to be irish.
Jaydo111 3 years ago 3
i agree
matthewosewelig 3 years ago 3
nicely said
McGooch32 2 years ago
Anyone who joins deserves respect but I can't agree with yer opinion on the one nation thing ... all entitled to our opinions mind! There's enough southern irish lads going through the recruiting office at Palace Barracks to form a 3rd Battalion :)
rangerwills 2 years ago
nice my dad is in that video. at 0:45 on in front row on the left moving his arms about alot :)
chris4236 3 years ago
FAUGH A BALLAGH.
solo12007 3 years ago
Thanks to whoever flagged the video; pretty sure there isn't a legitimate reason, I'm not surprised though.
Probational 3 years ago
yup watched this several times and had to comfirm date of birth now lol.. idiots
fragtastic1989 3 years ago
probably some disgruntled teenager ( always thinking that the army is bad)
matthewosewelig 3 years ago
im proud of my irish name and family .all irish should be proud of it..im proud of my nation and proud of my land..i hate fking bigots from both sides ..im proud to be irish and proud to be a protestant .
JCB1488 3 years ago 4
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Who really gives a fuck?
johnbhoy26 3 years ago
Are you related to the waltons?,if you nothing respectful to say,then keep your mouth firmly SHUT!FAUGH A BALLAGH!
solo12007 3 years ago
Yes, the motto was also used by the 'Irish Brigade' of the Northern American forces in the American civil war. Good to see a positive use of the Irish language.
em06yeha 3 years ago
Faugh A Ballagh.
solo12007 3 years ago
I think the song was taken out of context. I'm very sure the Dropkick Murphys wrote it in referance to the 67th New York Volunteers.
em06yeha 3 years ago
Yeah I think it was to do with Irish-Americans fighting for worker's rights. Regardless, it speaks of standing up for freedom, uses the Royal Irish battlecry & motto, so I used it.
Probational 3 years ago
Excellent and very well made video well done!
Please come out on the streets of Belfast on Sunday November 2nd @ 11.45am Donegall Square to support our troops on their homecoming parade from Afghanistan.
eyleseo 3 years ago 2
ill be there woo hoo
fragtastic1989 3 years ago
Belfast 2nd Nov.Come & see these brave young RIR soldiers. Faugh a Ballagh.Clear the way.Also see the face of republican sectarianism who are having a counter march. Do young american soldiers come home to ira sympathizers protests.They are not oppressing the republican community ,they are coming home.Ulster will remain Ulster until all her people decide . 6not9.
63gc 3 years ago
First class video 5 Stars!! remember Belfast 2nd Nov large turn out to support our lads Nick Ex RUC
NATIONALGUARD1 3 years ago
First class - keep up the great work UnitedIrishman ex C Coy KOSB
UnitedIrishman1 3 years ago
good video boys,
FAUGH A BALLAGH
coyne3para 3 years ago
cheers lad, glad you enjoyed!
Probational 3 years ago
really silly comment.grow up.ulstermen and the rest of ireland can work together.
jaalmorrell 3 years ago
cracking bunch of lad"s
2pararule 3 years ago
First video aint really the Irish Regiment...
Liam0125 3 years ago
The Royal Irish are part of 16th Air Assault, so I included a clip from the 16th Air Assault advert.
Probational 3 years ago
I'm surprised that loyalists volunteer for a regiment with the word "Irish" in it.
VanDoodah 3 years ago
Just shows how ignorant you are to the situation then
HMsRecce 3 years ago 2
Im a Prod, n Im proud to be Irish... We're in the Union, Im happy.. Justs lik a scotch man n a welsh man weither their prod or catholic.
Its the UNION that counts, For Queen n country..
mackey1224uk 3 years ago
With no wars to fight the Irish turn on each other. We marginalise our true heroes in this country. James Joseph (Mick) MagennisV.C hated by his own side for beig a Brit lover and hated by the others for being a taig with no right to wear the King's uniform. Died in England after leaving his beloved Belfast in dissolusionment. He is buried a heroe in Gloucester.
d988518x 3 years ago 2
I loved this video as a roman Catholic who has just finished my 22 in the R.N and from Belfast too. Mickduffy needs to wise the F@@@ up. Ireland has always contibuted many heroes to the british army. In fact Wellingtons army was over 1 third Irish. Wellington himself was an Irishman. Napoleon is thought to have commented that with an army of German Officers and Irish soldiers i would have won Waterloo....And so he would have!!!!
d988518x 3 years ago
PS: I'm a Catholic from County Tipperary who is equally proud of family members who served in the Old IRA as well as in The RIR & the Irish Guards. Men prepared to die for their beliefs and for each other are always deserving of respect.
smithwicks78 3 years ago
Well said mate, I couldn't agree more. Throughout history many men have died for their beliefs, and there will always be someone who can relate to that, regardless of which side of the fence they're on.
Probational 3 years ago
I've got alot of repect for vets n' all. But what's the point in laying down ones life for a cause? Killing/Dying like that in -my- own opinion is worthless. Causese have been acheived in better ways. (e.g. Civil Rights, Ghandi.} I just want your opinion? =]
porelor1 3 years ago
Many thanks for that; had a look at the other video & thought it was very nicely presented. Good luck with your career in the military. Had my heart set on a commission in the Micks myself after University, but medical history meant it never happened. Have you read 'A long, long way' by Sebsastian Barry, about the Royal Dublin Fusiliers in the Great War? Gorgeous book. Faugh a Ballagh!
smithwicks78 3 years ago
Thanks mate, I shall definitely pick that book up sometime and give it a read, all the best.
Probational 3 years ago
My great-uncle was in the 1st Battalion of the Royal Irish; he never came home from the Boer War. Visited his grave in Bloemfontein a couple of years ago. I have a feeling his Regt. was the Royal Irish Rifles (?). Is this the same Regt.?
smithwicks78 3 years ago
The Royal Irish Rifles were absorbed by the Royal Irish Rangers, which in turn formed the Royal Irish Regiment. Although they aren't the exact same regt. the Royal Irish Regt. is certainly a close descendant. They still have many traditions like the Irish Caubeen instead of a beret, and band songs such as the Killaloe.
watch?v=HoF2kCR6UzE - A video of mine with many photos of the old Irish Regiments, including the Rifles. At 3:47 there's a photo of Irish Riflemen in their trench during WWI.
:)
Probational 3 years ago
Great video. I have served 26 years, and am still serving in the British Army and i still havent come across a better Infantry Regiment than the RIR. Keep up the good work lads and safe home. God Bless.
John2425 3 years ago
"refrain from posting hate-messages (bigotry, racism, sectarianism, etc.) or slander against soldiers, organisations or individuals."
I won't be posting this again; it's in the video description. Keep your bigoted remarks within your closed mind please.
Probational 3 years ago
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There are no Irish men in the British army, the surrender that honour, they are merely PaddyEnglishmen, and death to the all.
naasrddad 3 years ago
mickduffy stop looking for videos of the British Army so that you can insult our troops. Don't just go out looking for an argument; this isn't the local pub, it's youtube. Get a fucking life, seriously.
Rob, much respect for serving your country over the years; you have taken risks most others would never attempt, and you deserve the utmost respect for that.
Probational 3 years ago
Thanks mate. I just feel I've more of a right to state my opinion on here to anyone more than those who come on and disprespect our boys serving out there,because they dont have the balls to go through the same thing.
Keep up the good job of supporting our troops and join up soon,otherwise u might miss the fun lol.
WarHawkRob 3 years ago 2
oh, last comment, cant take any more images of british soldiers every time i come to this site, goodbye state trooper,
mickduffy39 3 years ago
Would rather be a state trooper than a countrys coward.
WarHawkRob 3 years ago
wel there just bein sad, the quicker we eget over our history the better. itl be better 4 everyone!
screwthistheresnone 3 years ago
Too right. I'm proud of our little diverse country. Screw the bigotry and sectarianism, decent people want to move on. :)
Probational 3 years ago
cant we all just get along?
screwthistheresnone 3 years ago 3
I'd like to think so. We aren't in the dark days of the troubles anymore, but some people wish we still were apaprently. Try not to let it get to you I guess.
Probational 3 years ago
Yes mickduffy39, Che Guevara had Irish ancestry indeed. More precisely, Patrick Lynch, born in Galway in 1715. He emigrated first to Spain and later to Argentina. El Che was born in Argentina and he's our icon. So back off you Irish people!!!! LOL
Go n-éirí an t-ádh leat! mo chara (sorry for my Gaelic, it's a bit rough...)
latintube71 3 years ago
Politically, Great Britain is formed by England, Scotland, and Wales.
The U.K. is short for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Nice video, BTW.
latintube71 3 years ago
latintube71 your name really suits you, lol .Che" Guevara de la Serna Lynch, his family were from Ireland, wasnt he from Argentina? couldnt see che hanging with the rir could you? Buena suerte amigo
mickduffy39 3 years ago
so ud say the scotish are british? yes wer british subjects. theres a different. look up the definitions.
screwthistheresnone 3 years ago
if u live in northern ireland ur northern irish. if u live in the south ur irish. no point in cryn about it. dont have a one track mind. we need to move on in this country. if u wer stabbed by sumone of the same religion and sumone from a different religion was there to help you wud u care? na didnt tink so.
screwthistheresnone 3 years ago
i live in norn iron.. im british lol
fragtastic1989 3 years ago 2
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RIR wankers, fuck all do with Irish and they should drop that title, just call them brit goofers , all the UTV news about it, notice ivan didnt tell the viewers why they are in Afganistan and who gave them the guns and ammo , good on u zimmokid uve got the union jack on ur page u might as well die for that country, nobe head
mickduffy39 3 years ago
mickduffy39
You have "Palestine" written on your page, are you going to die for it?
carmie1818 3 years ago
carmie1818. No certainly will not, had enough of guns and bombs and all that other dark days stuff here, but I can see the same shit that went on here going on over there and if you had to look at my page, well now ur aware. My point is I am Irish and I wouldn't want any Iraq or Afghan or any one else in those countries that the brits have horsed into to think the solder in front of him represents me and my country because he doesn't?
mickduffy39 3 years ago
Point taken, and well said I might add. We are all entitled to our opinions. On the Iraq issue, I am glad I am Canadian and we didn't get caught up in that mess. Afghanistan, I feel, is the country where all of the allies should have concentrated on.
Cheers mick!
carmie1818 3 years ago
and u
mickduffy39 3 years ago
Chick chick chick chicken wont u lay a little egg for me!
WarHawkRob 3 years ago
All I'll say is, people from the whole island of Ireland join the Royal Irish Regiment. That's why it isn't called the "Royal Ulster Regiment", or "Royal Northern Irish Regiment."
If men from the entire island didn't want to join, they wouldn't be doing so. They made the choice to join, and with that decision, they took responsibility to represent our island on tours of duty.
Keep comments clean from hatred in the future. If you don't like videos about the Royal Irish don't search for them.
Probational 3 years ago
Probational,ur missing the point, Ireland is a neutral country she doesn't go horsing into other countries like Britain does for, ah "weapons of mass destruction"?, you also don't represent Ireland, Irish or any thing else on the country of Ireland, if you are in the rir, you work for the british! Is that a fair point?
mickduffy39 3 years ago
Ireland was neutral during both WWI & WWII; it isn't because they don't want to go into countries looking for WMDs. They were neutral in the greatest conflict to date, which would have seen them anihilated by Nazi Germany had the Allies been defeated.
I think you're missing my point. They might be working for Britain, but they're still Irish citizens. The people of your country obviously want to get involved in it.
The British Army couldn't recruit Irish men if they weren't willing to join.
Probational 3 years ago
Probational! yes there are always going to be Irish people who want to fight for the brits, cause they, lets face it they have been at war for , always, right? The point is they aren't fuck all to do with Ireland, they are british, because the minute they put the uniform on they swear allegiance to the queen and that fitly rag of a flag, looking at ur page your obviously some sad English man creaming ur knickers over the rir, ,
mickduffy39 3 years ago
Look who had to stoop to insulting. A rather pathetic attempt too might I add.
If you looked at my page you'd see I'm from N.Ireland, I'm joining the Assault Pioneers in the RIR; hence my interest in the RIR.
True they are British once they put on that uniform, just like many Irishmen before them. I don't see a problem with it. I don't hate Ireland, I don't hate England. I find the hatred pathetic.
I can delete your comments, but I choose not to, you make yourself look foolish enough.
Cheers
Probational 3 years ago
Mickduffy cunt.....The irish guards recruit in dublin. The RIR recruit in NI,which according to u arse wipe IRA loving "our day will come" bullshitters is Ireland? So therefore irishmen are representing the irish nation as well as the crown. U cant help being a hatefilled coward who loves his IRA stuff but get over the fact there are irishmen who dont think like u do. In fact about 99% of ireland & NI dont. We've all wised up. U should try it and get with the times u stupid wee boy.
WarHawkRob 3 years ago
wrong michael.theres plenty of 26 county boys in the brits.they keep their irishness and in some regiments the irishness is to the fore.some of my best paddies days have been in her maj's forces
rebelcounty77 3 years ago 3
Also,can i ask what the fuck are u doin looking at RIR stuff on youtube if u hate them so much?! Bit of a envious twat if u ask me pal! Yellow,chickenshit,coward! Chick chick chick chicken wont u lay a little egg for me! LOL!
WarHawkRob 3 years ago
i can understand that, having a catholic mum and a protestant dad.....but i was raised as a catholic but i dont see why religion even matters....we're all people!
zimmokid 3 years ago 4
i agree but to some people,alas, religion does matter, especially in our country; it's mixed with politics and the sooner we separate both the better.
jaalmorrell 3 years ago 4
wel said
screwthistheresnone 3 years ago 2
getting my application forms in november! wooo joining the royal irish....im catholic which means some of my friends are like wtf?
but some day ill be out fighting for them!
Faugh A Ballagh!
zimmokid 3 years ago 2
Good man, I like to see people from both communities joinin the RIR. I guess it proves that we're moving forward in a positive direction. :) Good luck with your application & stay safe on your tours.
Probational 3 years ago
well done lad! take pride in your religion but remember other people take pride in theirs.
at the end of the day we are all irish.
jaalmorrell 3 years ago 2
Well done mate I`ll be doing the same once I`m finished college like you I`m catholic and all my mates are like sayin I`m not really Irish but fuck them
kjjmilf 3 years ago
what are your veiws on some of our political parties trying to block home coming parades for our boys in the ROYAL.IRISH. MY VEIWS ARE WANKERS LIKE THOSE SO CALLED POLITICAL PARTIES SHOULD STAY IN THEIR HOUSES THAT DAY SO WE CAN WELCOME OUR HEROES BACK. FAB.
SHADOWBOYHATER 3 years ago 2
I'm definitely in agreement with you there. Our lads deserve a coming home parade in recognition of their duty. Faugh A Ballagh!
Probational 3 years ago
northern ireland is a country to me and are we not ruled by ourselves now?
screwthistheresnone 3 years ago
cheers man
screwthistheresnone 3 years ago
exactly! im goin to make ma country proud. and to kick sum taliban ass.
screwthistheresnone 3 years ago
Good man, if only there were more like you out there lad! Good luck with your training and tours mate. :)
Probational 3 years ago
im catholic and im joinin the army for my country (northern ireland). i dont c y otehrs want to go down south to the irish army. fight 4 "ur" country.
screwthistheresnone 3 years ago 2
Same goes catholics who play for the republic's football team. I don't see the point. I know plenty of catholics & protestants BOTH proud of our individual country.
Plus, the Irish army see little to no action.
Faugh A Ballagh!
Probational 3 years ago
fair play. many catholics wouldnt.
OTBFB 3 years ago 2
Ireland is your Country. England is to. I've got nothing against Northern Ireland or England. It's just, Northern Ireland isn't a country mate. Sorry.
Kasabianrdeadly 3 years ago
Technically we're a country. Most people who live here also accept and take pride in this country.
We're progressing positively & people from every walk of life are becoming proud of our individual little land. I know many people, both Protestants & Catholics, even some Polish lads, who really love this country.
Just as much as Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales; we are a country my friend. It's a fact, not an opinion; sorry if it bothers you, but neither you nor me can change it.
Probational 3 years ago
No surrender!!! Fucking class. I'm a ex para but damn i wish i joined my fellow ulstermen instead sometimes. Keep it up lads,Ulster is proud u all! Utrinque paratus as the paras saying goes,READY FOR ANYTHING Woooohooooo!
WarHawkRob 3 years ago
Cheers lad! I'm in a dillema on whether to join the RMs or the Royal Irish. I think I'll join the RIR though. The craic must be wild out there with our boyos!
Probational 3 years ago
Man,my heart says join our fellow countrymen but my head says join the paras,they get to go taliban hunting,u cant beat it. But all the best in whatever u decide mate,its all good :-)
WarHawkRob 3 years ago
Yea I know the feeling mate. I think I'd feel more pride among my countrymen though, so that's what I'll most likely go for. Thanks for the wishes and all the best.
Probational 3 years ago
Well paras recruit from everywhere in the UK so your bound to run into a few Irish paras.
Hamdaman101 3 years ago
I've left the paras now,after 10 years of service and yes ur right,plenty of ulstermen and irishmen join the paras. In fact in some units the irish outnumber the english and scots! Utrinque paratus my lads!
WarHawkRob 3 years ago
WarHawkRob (cunt right back to you, there's always going to be some slow, stupid thick backward cunt who will joint the brit army, north or south, Jealous of the army?
mickduffy39 3 years ago
Since ur slow stupid ad backward mick,why dont u try joining up? U'll soon see they dont just take any dumb fucker into its ranks. Esp the paras & special forces. Now off u go look at some boring IRA men firing from behind rioting children. Leave the business of real war to us men theres a good wee boy.
WarHawkRob 3 years ago
I think they were real men, dont talk about something you know nothing about, you may have been on the other side of the wall, but not on their side, they were brave and still are, like all freedom fighters (another man's terrorist) Your comparing the IRA against an organised legal national military superpower. All in all,over the years,i think they served their purpose very well, an 'undefeated' army still to this day. But we as a people have put it behind us now but will never forget it. PEACE
niall7777 3 years ago
Well I'm sure he does know _something_ about it, as he was in conflict with those men. He has every right to hate them and think of them as cowards, just as they hated him.
The sad thing is, we haven't put it behind us. It's evident we haven't with all the sectarian attacks on both sides to this day.
I don't think there will ever be peace in Northern Ireland, not even if the island unites; then we'll have a nasty civil war on our hands.
Probational 3 years ago
Cowards?! the same cowards that murdered innocent civil rights campaigners led by a prodestant man on bloody sunday, thats where the real hatred was born, who were the cowards who shot them? The same cowards who made up the minds of future IRA men to become IRA men, as the film Bloody Sunday goes, "You know what youve done, dont you, you've given the IRA its biggest victory, prepare to reap a whirlwind" and the rest is history, very sad, but very much prevoked and created by such actions.
beautifulmeathdotcom 3 years ago
The IRA bombing campaign started before Bloody Sunday, I won't disagree that it was a horrible thing to happen, but it certainly wasn't what started the bombing campaign.
Probational 3 years ago