True Irish men defend their country. And the only way to do that is join the British Army and fight Islamic terrorism. Cowards sit and do nothing and accuse people of being traitors. Irish men fought WW1 WW2 and now. Defending their own country everytime then being tortured by thugs and nobodies when they get home
Thank you so much for this video. My Grandfather served with the North Irish Horse during WW1. He was gassed during the Battle of the Somme, but survived and went home to 'continue the line - so to speak-'
Traitors! u would join the same army that had james conolley shot and killed, that masacred innocent on bloody sunday, that continue to oppress northern irish and treat them as second-class citizens. filthy loyalists! have fun killing more innocents in the middle-east!
My Great great uncle shed blood on the beaches of Gallipoli wıth Redmond's volunteers. When he came home he fought for Irish freedom he was not a traitor. Educate yourself.
@eoineoineoin -_- first of all.. your great great uncle.. really? second of all, i was condemning the acts of modern british army.. im glad that you have family that fought for the irish cause, and i would be estatic if more like him were alive today, but the british army is not the answer. the british army is the problem, they who would divide nations for the queen's pound deserve no tribute!
@xXTotalDIsCordXx sorry dickhead going to get abused at church isn't my thing....Thats your religion ,you must be so proud,saying that i'm guessing your so ugly even the priests wouldn't touch you.....I stand by my comment RETARD
i just wish the orange bigot bastards would pull their fuckin heads out of each others holes and realise that just as many if not more catholics died in both wars fighting for the crown not just their precious 36th
greetings,thanks for the video. my great grandfather is in the photo of lol 862 after somme, 2.51 min in your movie. he is standing third from the left and has a smile on his face. he is james walker and was shot in the right knee on 16/9/16 and evacuated to england next day. i was told that he was gassed and he lost a brother but I have no significant evidence.
Maximum respect to the Irish soldiers fighting or who have fought for Britain.
Its a great shame that many of the brave Irish soldiers who fought in World War 1 were ridiculed, outcast and sometimes even physically attacked when they returned home.
To those who criticize Irish Soldiers who fought in the British Army during WW2 . Can you not at least give them the credit for putting aside the question of Irish independence, to fight a war against Hitlers' Germany which was over running the whole continent.
@Tryssya1 Most of us in ireland know that what those soldiers did was right in joining the fight agenist hitler People that try too discredit these soldiers really are a minority imo and those that do are just too blind to see that if these soldiers didnt fight we would have gained independance only to have it taken again by germany.
bouse23: no matter where they died , they still bled Irish blood , Dublin or the Somme none where more worthy or none less worthy .
The nationalist thought they were right and the Irish nationalist that joined the great fight against Germany thought they were right , who are you to judge ?
Only at the end of their time will god judge and no other !
it was better to die at pearses side than at suvla or the somme. it was better to die to die for your countrys freedom than for an empire that oppressed millions
just remember.... there was never consciption in ireland or northern ireland ... all our lads were volunteers.... in both 1914-1918 and 1939- 1945....
look at Galipoli the first men off the boats at sulva were from the Munsters and the Dubs of which the 1st and 2nd battalions of both Regiments were massacured before they even reached the beach
Proud son of an Ulsterman and a Jamaican mum! Greetings from Manchester! Met alot of blokes from the RIR in Iraq! Brave warriors and as a Royal Marine my countryman and brothers! -Quis Seperabit-
great video mate, makes me proud to serve, but you should make another video about the irish division mucker, I know there was the ulster division but there was also the irish division, which had regiments like the dublin and munster fusiliers and the connaght rangers, i recently visited one of the sites in where both the southern and northern irish men fought side by side in belgium, and it make me damn proud to be an irishman........ Faugh a ballagh
Yeah he wiped out whole towns and villages including the present day city of Drogheda. The other thing worth noting is the many Irishmen who fought against Britain in other armies, e.g, look at the US War of Independence. Another laugh is that many of those who fought for the British in the Ulster Division for example would'nt even see themselves as Irish! (work that one out).
And by Christ England did well from Irishmen. And Scots and Welshmen. But for them it was like playing for the greatest football team in the world. Just look at the lists of their regiments that once existed. All gone now. But their history is written forever and nothing will alter it..
Very good. If I would have a gripe its that it presents just one side of the truth. The British Army have committed war crimes in Ireland, e.g, from Cromwell to the Black & Tans in 1919-22 to Bloody Sunday so you have to see the full picture.
It might be a good idea for the Irish Government to try to recruit these Irish in the forigen millitary forces after their terms of service are over. Since The US,British and many other millitaries see more combat action they would save time and money on training and end up with a more experianced battle hardened force.
my grandfather fought with the Royal Munsters was wounded and gassed and when he returned home he was treated with contempt for fighting for the british
I'm an American of Irish decent my grandmother immigrated and I would like to thank the Irish Republic for allowing us to use there airports and there support in the war and her Majesties forces who have offered a great deal of there support. I thank you for the assistance the Irish gave us in the civil war, the north only won becouse we had more Irish than the south did. as some say. I will never claim to be Irish but am proud to be at the very least a decendant.
I'm Irish and I reenact those of my country men who fought for the CSA during the War Between the States. It's the most fascinating period in world history.........if you ask me!
I am writing a novel about the experience of the Irish in WWI through the eyes of one man. I must say that the Irish are among the bravest people I have ever known. It is a damned shame that Ireland is a nation divided. Eirinn go Brach!
The video starts with yet again the 36th Ulster Division..what about the Tyneside Irish Division, who attacked at La Boiselle on the 1st of July, were wiped out yet made the furthest advance of any division that day..and all the paddies that died during ww2..The video is not a true representation..and could be better
I would like to say that this is a nice video, and was hoping that it would be a true representation, in particular when the title mentions from ' Ireland ' there is no mention of all the Irish lads who fought with the 10th Irish Division and the 16th Irish Division during the Great War. Its not a true representation of the sacrifices made from all of Ireland.
Sounds stupid to people who know, but do ROI have a legitimate Army or is this royal irish regiment there for any irishman to join north or republic.?
As Al said, the Irish Republic does have an Army of its own. However, Irishmen are allowed to join the British Army too - and since so many do so, there are Regiments comprised mostly of Irishmen (North and South); such as the Irish Guards and Royal Irish Regiment.
@Probational I got a question for you if you can answer it, how large is the Army of the Irish Republic and how many citizens of the Republic join the Briish Army? Also how many join the Irish regiments of the British Army? and if you include men and women from Norhtern Ireland how do the numbers add up? I know this is a lot to answer but I'd appreciate anything you can tell me Also Being from New York I have to say God bless the men and women of the Irish regiments who served
"Faugh A Ballah" was the same battle cry for the North's Irish fighting during the Civil War. When Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomatox, it was said that an Irish born reb said to an Irish born Yank, "the only reason that you won is because you had more Irish".
Interestingly the Irish involved in the worker's rights movement in the states also used the battle cry "Faugh Ah Ballagh," which translates as "Clear the Way" in English. Presumably they used it because the Irish were often sent into battle first; suffering heavy losses, but always clearing the way for everyone else.
The Irish at Antietam, Federicksburg, and Sharpsburg sustained heavy casualities. An Irish Bridage was issued smooth bore rifles at Antietam. The maximum effective range of these weapons was approximatelty 70 yds. These rifles were loaded with "buck n' ball", a .69 round ball loaded with three buckshot rounds. As at Antietam, the Irsih susatined horrendous casualities. Gen. Lee would later refer to an Irish Regiment as , "the fighting 69th".
The Irish guards are there at the end but he forgot the Ulster Defence Regiment. Quite a few lost their lives during operation banner and were absorbed into the Royal Irish Regiment after merging with the Royal Irish Rangers. Think they deserve a mention!
I am from the South of Ireland born in England to Irish parents. I think that while Ireland and England have a history of conflict, we must work to a better future. I salute the Brittish forces in trying to make the world a safer place. As regards to religion, who knows with certainty what God is out there. What is important that we all share the same earth and breathe the same air and cherish our children.
i couldn't agree more with you duude :) I'm from england but grandparents were irish. And most english people are mixed with Irish and scottish etc. anyway. And we should work together and not forget, but not dwell on our past. who ever was wrong, the younger generations can't be blamed :). A well stated point about our children etc. dude :) peace :)
Definitely mate, whether or not you believe I'm going to somewhere different than you when we leave this place can't we at least work together while we're here and know what the deal is.
@HEED1916 Of course I agree with you this totally unjustified shooting/murder of unarmed civilians in our country probably prolonged the needless suffering and grief in N. Ireland. I would also say that the injustice in N. Ireland against a section of the community was unjustified, wrong and downright disgusting.
However, armed forces such as the British, American and others have done immense acts of protection for all of the democratic world. Violence of any sort is not a solution!
Of course, a lot of bad things happened in the Troubles. But they were commited by ALL sides. You might as well ask why should an Irishman have joined the IRA or the UDF when they also killed a lot of civilians (a lot more civilians then the British Army ever killed there)
No one in Northern Ireland helped themselves during the Troubles. Bitterness and hatred took over and its a great shame.
@martone397 I agree completely and I only wish there were more people from both communities and on both sides of the border who felt as you do Fanaticism can be understood but it's never the solution
I am aware that alot of irish people north and south of the border served in the British army,but what i find disgusting is that the British army used them to fight there wars,and then have the cheek to turn around and murder them after the fact, many Irish were court Marshalled and killed for reasons that were inhuman,put up against the wall and shot,or shot by British soldiers out of predjiduce,or shot in coflict that was made look like it was by the Enemy.
And dont forget when WW1 ended and 50, 000 Irishmen died for the British Army, Lloyd George and Churchill sent in the Tans and Auxillaries in case the Irish got any fancy ideas about small nation freedom like Belgium!!
Quis Seperabit? well we ourselves with some confounding of our plots by the English, its in their anthem so its part of their MO. Anyway a lovely video
Grew up in Belfast,catholic as can be but when the war began had not a second thought about enlisting. Truth be told it did have alot to do with being a poor irish kid but the places i got to go were amazing. Would I do it agian? of course its not even a question
my great grandad fought in ww2 he was a catholic from dublin its sad a war has to bring us together.alot of southern irish people died in the war i wish they could be remembered also
There were many brave Irishmen who fought with the British. I know the British & Irish don't always get along, but underneath it all, we're not so different.
There should definitely be a more solid effort by the Irish government to remember the young men of this island who died for our freedom.
I know the Irish government at the time didn't join the war, but when so many Irishmen gave their lives for the good of the world, they deserve to be thanked; never forgotten.
i agree with you comment wholeheartedly probational. -from a donegal nationalist and ulsterman whose great uncles fought in the B.E.F. 16th irish division , 10th irish divisionand also in the 69th new york-irish brigade (yankee army)-it`s reckoned at the minute 11% of the british army are irishmen-i expect a lot more to enlist-being a younger man i would also consider it. "were not so different"-the irish just `think`different.-good vid-make one for 3ypres-where our divisions died together.
They are good, but I wouldn't say they are 'the' best. Mercian regiments in England have certainly showed themselves up for being good soldiers. My great grandad was English and he served in an Irish regiment (A lot of English soldiers joined Irish regiments). However if anyone is to read about the wars fought by the British or the Empire their is always some Irishman or Scotsman in the picture. They were the driving force of Britain militarily, though most soldiers came from England.
The Highest preportion of Uk citizens in the British army vasa via population is SCotland Followed by Walse and Irland the North East of England is over represented as an English Region. The british army regard the Gorkas as there best Infintry Reg along with the Paras which are more ofen included in listing as an Elite Unite as are Parotroopers.
There are several reasons for this. Living in dreary Ireland and being given the chance to go around the world,fed watered and paid was an amazing opportunity for a poor Irish kid. Another reason is alot of them saw the threat from Germany, and had a sense of duty. There were men of all walks of life in the war, all I can say is that if it wasn't for these brave men, and like it or not Britain, Ireland would be a graveyard today.
Oh we do thats why Wales, Scotland and England remain as they are with borders if we were so the same England would have scraped the borders Britain would not exist and the entire Island would be named England.
Wales and Scotland have their own languages, Scotland has its clans and its own unique sports events. We all have our own Patron Saint days.
There are HUGE differences that we have which make us unique but we do have many similarities. To say we aren't that diverse is an understatement.
Ahh but they are a bunch of thick witted idiots, I am English and I think Britain consists of Scotland, Wales and England each being special in its own way. Mostly due to our diverse cultures which make Britain so unique since we do seem to get on very well compared to other places with diverse cultures).
As for Ireland, the Irish are the Irish and they will fight to keep that status, which is good on them. Northern ireland has a mixture some consider themselves British whilst others Irish.
Not fair for centures your Schools politician and leaders at all levels civil and Militry have this Police - British Policy is Make the Worls England - . I have often heard it said by Gerdies and Macamis and a couply Smogies they have more in comem with the Jocks than they do the rest of England
Well I am from Birmingham we can easily associate ourselves with the Welsh because the border is just down the road from us. People near the Borders can often associate with each other because they live relatively close to one another, doesn't change nationality. And you will find more Scots in the armed forces in relation to population is because in a lot of areas around Scotland their is either a career shortage or poverty. England has more troops in the army cus their is more of us.
Mabye the Eu tests were crap but Im just going on that.True the SAS have combat experience in Iraq now but they are losing men too.....shows no one is invincible
I think it's something to do with armies who don't really do anything, to make themselves feel important. It's somewhat of a mythical beast, it's been talked about but never witnessed or confirmed by anyone with any authority on the matter.
If you think about it logically, why would a country put it's special forces on show? It's ridiculous altogether.
you talk utter shit but then you prob have never been in the army tour just so fuckin tough behind that screen of yours i myself have and will continue to fight for my country great britain i have seen irish soldiers die and yes they were friends of mine but i would never disrespect them because of some thick fucker like you every soldier is equal and they all believe the same thing now fuck off you silly litttle dickhead
Anyone who knows anything about the British Army will tell you that all the great British soldiers -both officers and men- have been Irishmen! includeing several Field Marshals: Wellington, Kitchener, Dill, Alexander, Alanbroook, Auchinleck, Montgomery-Massingberd, Wilson, Egerton, White, Wolseley, FitzGerald, FitzGerald to name but few!
That's true DaveHorse, also after England Ireland has the highest V.C recipients, the first man ever to receive the Victoria Cross was Sgt. Luke O'Connor from Roscommon, for his actions during the Crimean war, shot in both legs and stayed on his horse fighting until the battle was over.
Yes They were born oustide Ireland but of Irish families stationed overseas OHMS. Auckinleck's were from Fermanagh (the indian army was officered by largely UK officer corps). Alanbrooks father was from colebrooke, his mother from Co. Louth. Alexander's father was born in england but he grew up in rural Tyrone, his mother was from Tipperary, after he served in irish regiments they lived in Co. Tyrone were their son went to school before going to Harrow and then serving in the Irish Guards.
Probational, thanks so much for this video. As a Dub it fills me with an immense sense of pride. My Grandfather joined the Dublin Fusiliers at the age of 16. I can only imagine what he and others like him went through, he never talked about it afterwards. Jesus when you think of what you were doing at 16/17 and then think of all those poor lads in the trenches.
Cheers for the words mate, it sure does make you think about things. Your Grandfather is an immensely brave man, like many others. Not only was he an Irishman that joined the British Army, but he was only a young man at the age of 16.
He was certainly lucky to come off those battlefields alive and that's something to be proud of.
I'm immensely proud of my heritage, like they say, every family in Ireland was affected by the war(including the second world war), anyone who denies that is quite obviously delusional.
As for my grandfather, he stayed on with the army and even trained the Lanc's on the outbreak of WWII.
good video but its all about the ulster division im from southern ireland and you dont mention any of the southern irish regiments its supposed to irish regiments tribute what about the connaught rangers dublin fusiliers irish guards which im in a lot of respect for ulster division but mention all the southern irish that laid down there lives and fought for the empire no disrespect of the brave ulster men who fought but ulster must remember erins young sons
I know it's mostly the 36th ulster, but that's simply because I had more pictures & knowledge of them. I did however include some pictures of the 5th Royal Irish Lancers, Royal Irish Rangers, Royal Irish Rifles & Irish Guards. If you fancy helping me find some photos/paintings depicting other regiments I'll be happy to create a whole new video. All the best.
Historically 70% of the british army where Irish "with Irish soldiers, english generals and scotch and welsh administrators the british created an empire" there success is our shame
seandelaney, if 70% of the british army were irish , which i find ridiculous,why didnt you overthrow the country , and if 70% were irish. why such a small number in comparison in the IRA,what about the hundreds of english scots and welsh regiments that served, a population of 4 million v a population of over 30millon at the time,and 70% were irish, im not lessening what irish regiments have contributed ,i have great respect for them north and south
Its a fair question. 70% of the british army is now made up of scotch soldiers they dont try to overthrow the couuntry most soldiers try to fight to put bread on the table but 350 thousand was the number of troops employed during the cold war in britain with a population of 30 million where the other 29,550,000 in favour of comunism?
again ,i say 70% mde up of scots , how can thatbe when theres many more english regiments than scots, the ordinary english lad ,just like the irish ,welsh and scots ,were mainly made up of lads from council estates ,andjoined the army because of the lack of jobs in civvy street ,im talking about the 70s now, what has the cold war have to do with it, only would of took one finger and we all would of gone up in smoke
great vid,i'm an ulsterman born and bred; the somme and the 36th are part of our heritage but don't forget our brothers from the south in the 16th irish division who gave their lives in ww1.
My Father and Grandfather both born and raised in County Sligo served with the British Army. Your video gave my goose pimples as well as a lump in my throat. God bless all our fallen heros.
Thanks for making this video, its great, its important that we never forget those who have fought for their country. Its one of the things that have helped me remember Private Patrick McGurk, my great grandad who was in the Royal Irish Fusileers during WW1.
No problem mate, glad you enjoyed it. I agree it's very important that at least some of us do remember and respect the fallen soldiers of the past. Most of us wouldn't be around today if it wasn't for their sacrifice, I think some people need reminded of that.
I always respected Southern Irishmen for fighting alongside their brothers, simply because it was such a taboo to do so, and still is even today. It's an absolute disgrace that the Irish government don't acknowledge those brave men for their sacrifice.
Hear hear to probationals words regardin the fighting prowess of the true southern irishman. You guys are fighting hard with the British army in Afghanistan indeed.
Excellent Video-Thankyou
MegaMusicman09 1 week ago
True Irish men defend their country. And the only way to do that is join the British Army and fight Islamic terrorism. Cowards sit and do nothing and accuse people of being traitors. Irish men fought WW1 WW2 and now. Defending their own country everytime then being tortured by thugs and nobodies when they get home
sammni 2 months ago 2
TRAITORS TO THE IRELAND OF IRELAND, IRA THE PEOPLES ARMY
1916Liam 3 months ago
@1916Liam Remember mate, these men were starved and had no other choice but to join these fuckers.
TAL.
ITehCheese 3 months ago
@1916Liam By blowing it up they serve Ireland lol. Am afraid USA doest fall for your bullshit anymore
sammni 2 months ago
A shame the blood they spilt was so little appreciated. The right bresponse was taken by the men who joined the Irish brigades of France and Spain.
22grena 3 months ago
scum !!!
Che870 7 months ago
Brilliant vid,truely touching,FGAU Faugh-a-ballagh
hayesjon 8 months ago 2
Thank you so much for this video. My Grandfather served with the North Irish Horse during WW1. He was gassed during the Battle of the Somme, but survived and went home to 'continue the line - so to speak-'
BuckworthJackson 8 months ago
Traitors! u would join the same army that had james conolley shot and killed, that masacred innocent on bloody sunday, that continue to oppress northern irish and treat them as second-class citizens. filthy loyalists! have fun killing more innocents in the middle-east!
xXTotalDIsCordXx 10 months ago
@xXTotalDIsCordXx And they do to this day...
GodwinCarpenter 9 months ago
@xXTotalDIsCordXx
My Great great uncle shed blood on the beaches of Gallipoli wıth Redmond's volunteers. When he came home he fought for Irish freedom he was not a traitor. Educate yourself.
eoineoineoin 9 months ago
@eoineoineoin -_- first of all.. your great great uncle.. really? second of all, i was condemning the acts of modern british army.. im glad that you have family that fought for the irish cause, and i would be estatic if more like him were alive today, but the british army is not the answer. the british army is the problem, they who would divide nations for the queen's pound deserve no tribute!
xXTotalDIsCordXx 9 months ago
@xXTotalDIsCordXx learn to spell you retard!!!!!
hayesjon 5 months ago
@hayesjon grammar nazi, don't you have some cocks to suck -_-
xXTotalDIsCordXx 5 months ago
@xXTotalDIsCordXx sorry dickhead going to get abused at church isn't my thing....Thats your religion ,you must be so proud,saying that i'm guessing your so ugly even the priests wouldn't touch you.....I stand by my comment RETARD
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@hayesjon what part of my statement indicated i was catholic? u secretarian fuckwit, enjoy the herps you inbreed son of a whore.
xXTotalDIsCordXx 5 months ago
i just wish the orange bigot bastards would pull their fuckin heads out of each others holes and realise that just as many if not more catholics died in both wars fighting for the crown not just their precious 36th
AVENUERC 10 months ago
A long and brilliant Irish history... those pictures before and after the Battle of the Somme are a clear example of Irish courage.
MpLMx 11 months ago
im catholic and my granfather fought in the british army
irishmckiddo 1 year ago 3
greetings,thanks for the video. my great grandfather is in the photo of lol 862 after somme, 2.51 min in your movie. he is standing third from the left and has a smile on his face. he is james walker and was shot in the right knee on 16/9/16 and evacuated to england next day. i was told that he was gassed and he lost a brother but I have no significant evidence.
robertgarywalker 1 year ago
Maximum respect to the Irish soldiers fighting or who have fought for Britain.
Its a great shame that many of the brave Irish soldiers who fought in World War 1 were ridiculed, outcast and sometimes even physically attacked when they returned home.
Azog150 1 year ago 2
To those who criticize Irish Soldiers who fought in the British Army during WW2 . Can you not at least give them the credit for putting aside the question of Irish independence, to fight a war against Hitlers' Germany which was over running the whole continent.
Tryssya1 1 year ago
@Tryssya1 Most of us in ireland know that what those soldiers did was right in joining the fight agenist hitler People that try too discredit these soldiers really are a minority imo and those that do are just too blind to see that if these soldiers didnt fight we would have gained independance only to have it taken again by germany.
MegaSlayerr 1 year ago
Are irish republic civilians restricted to joining the Irish regiments or can they join any regiment such as para's for instance?
Stevodon88 1 year ago
@Stevodon88
Irish citizens can join any regiment mate, many choose Irish regiments as they want to be among their countrymen.
Probational 1 year ago
Yes indeed! Irish not british and they adopted the
Irish saying "faugh a ballagh" just like they did in
north of Ireland with the red hand of "o neill" and
the shamrock..deep down they really do want to
have the bit of Irishness lol
Phucoff10 1 year ago 2
@Phucoff10
Perfectly possible to be Irish and British, just like you can be English and British, Scottish and British or Welsh and British.
Azog150 1 year ago 2
@Azog150 Agreed man : )
Phucoff10 1 year ago
bouse23: no matter where they died , they still bled Irish blood , Dublin or the Somme none where more worthy or none less worthy .
The nationalist thought they were right and the Irish nationalist that joined the great fight against Germany thought they were right , who are you to judge ?
Only at the end of their time will god judge and no other !
F.A.B.
niall2910 1 year ago
it was better to die at pearses side than at suvla or the somme. it was better to die to die for your countrys freedom than for an empire that oppressed millions
bouse23 1 year ago
just remember.... there was never consciption in ireland or northern ireland ... all our lads were volunteers.... in both 1914-1918 and 1939- 1945....
lildimblonde 1 year ago
Fucking Irish, fighting for a lonely impulse of delight, we're slightly nuts aren't we?
Copperfishireland 1 year ago
Nice one. Thankyou to the Irish lads who gave their all. R.I.P.
DerMitten 1 year ago 2
Hail from England.
May the Gods watch over and preserve Ireland and her proud sons and daughters.
May they never be forgotten for their bravery and sacrifice.
Bollthorn 1 year ago 9
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damn it sorry i just realised i put my last comment on the wrong video srry again
DLS95 1 year ago
look at Galipoli the first men off the boats at sulva were from the Munsters and the Dubs of which the 1st and 2nd battalions of both Regiments were massacured before they even reached the beach
DLS95 1 year ago
The Irishmen and women who serve today are living up to this brave legacy! They are no less heroic!
mattgrindz211 1 year ago
Proud son of an Ulsterman and a Jamaican mum! Greetings from Manchester! Met alot of blokes from the RIR in Iraq! Brave warriors and as a Royal Marine my countryman and brothers! -Quis Seperabit-
mattgrindz211 1 year ago
great video mate, makes me proud to serve, but you should make another video about the irish division mucker, I know there was the ulster division but there was also the irish division, which had regiments like the dublin and munster fusiliers and the connaght rangers, i recently visited one of the sites in where both the southern and northern irish men fought side by side in belgium, and it make me damn proud to be an irishman........ Faugh a ballagh
futurearmyboy111 1 year ago
The Irish who fought clearly were not politically motivated. I would never of done that, had I been in that position.
ocean3da 1 year ago
Yeah he wiped out whole towns and villages including the present day city of Drogheda. The other thing worth noting is the many Irishmen who fought against Britain in other armies, e.g, look at the US War of Independence. Another laugh is that many of those who fought for the British in the Ulster Division for example would'nt even see themselves as Irish! (work that one out).
gmac55 1 year ago
And by Christ England did well from Irishmen. And Scots and Welshmen. But for them it was like playing for the greatest football team in the world. Just look at the lists of their regiments that once existed. All gone now. But their history is written forever and nothing will alter it..
Snedger 2 years ago 2
Very good. If I would have a gripe its that it presents just one side of the truth. The British Army have committed war crimes in Ireland, e.g, from Cromwell to the Black & Tans in 1919-22 to Bloody Sunday so you have to see the full picture.
gmac55 2 years ago
Cromwell i think did the best, didn't he get a nice tally?
mrtin2811 1 year ago
It might be a good idea for the Irish Government to try to recruit these Irish in the forigen millitary forces after their terms of service are over. Since The US,British and many other millitaries see more combat action they would save time and money on training and end up with a more experianced battle hardened force.
Paxification 2 years ago
nice posting mate..Very moving..
SuperNutty23 2 years ago
Some of the bravest soldiers Britain has ever produced. God bless Ireland; Eire and Ulster.
LondonBrit 2 years ago
my grandfather fought with the Royal Munsters was wounded and gassed and when he returned home he was treated with contempt for fighting for the british
breass97 2 years ago 3
I'm an American of Irish decent my grandmother immigrated and I would like to thank the Irish Republic for allowing us to use there airports and there support in the war and her Majesties forces who have offered a great deal of there support. I thank you for the assistance the Irish gave us in the civil war, the north only won becouse we had more Irish than the south did. as some say. I will never claim to be Irish but am proud to be at the very least a decendant.
CJFortune94 2 years ago
I'm Irish and I reenact those of my country men who fought for the CSA during the War Between the States. It's the most fascinating period in world history.........if you ask me!
jeffhegarty 2 years ago
I agree.
AllThatsXtreme 2 years ago
I agree as well.
CJFortune94 2 years ago
I am writing a novel about the experience of the Irish in WWI through the eyes of one man. I must say that the Irish are among the bravest people I have ever known. It is a damned shame that Ireland is a nation divided. Eirinn go Brach!
MajorPatMcClelland 2 years ago
WOW SO MOVING TRULY SO
AQUARIAN14258 2 years ago 2
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steveulsterrifles 2 years ago
The video starts with yet again the 36th Ulster Division..what about the Tyneside Irish Division, who attacked at La Boiselle on the 1st of July, were wiped out yet made the furthest advance of any division that day..and all the paddies that died during ww2..The video is not a true representation..and could be better
steveulsterrifles 2 years ago
@steveulsterrifles you sound like you know a fair share, could you make a video on it?
JOHNOOH 2 years ago
I would like to say that this is a nice video, and was hoping that it would be a true representation, in particular when the title mentions from ' Ireland ' there is no mention of all the Irish lads who fought with the 10th Irish Division and the 16th Irish Division during the Great War. Its not a true representation of the sacrifices made from all of Ireland.
steveulsterrifles 2 years ago
Excellent video. It's nice to see someone focusing on our similarities for change, rather than our differences.
cameramanAL 2 years ago 13
Sounds stupid to people who know, but do ROI have a legitimate Army or is this royal irish regiment there for any irishman to join north or republic.?
Sound
LeonJC123 2 years ago
we have an army. a pretty good one. they're in Chad at the moment and spent years in the congo
cameramanAL 2 years ago 3
Yeah I hear pretty positive things about your military.
CJFortune94 2 years ago
As Al said, the Irish Republic does have an Army of its own. However, Irishmen are allowed to join the British Army too - and since so many do so, there are Regiments comprised mostly of Irishmen (North and South); such as the Irish Guards and Royal Irish Regiment.
Probational 2 years ago 2
so proud of the Irish Regiments...
lildimblonde 1 year ago
@Probational I got a question for you if you can answer it, how large is the Army of the Irish Republic and how many citizens of the Republic join the Briish Army? Also how many join the Irish regiments of the British Army? and if you include men and women from Norhtern Ireland how do the numbers add up? I know this is a lot to answer but I'd appreciate anything you can tell me Also Being from New York I have to say God bless the men and women of the Irish regiments who served
elamite66 1 year ago
@LeonJC123 yes ireland has a army or a defence force
paddy8461 1 year ago
@LeonJC123 ever hear of a thing called google!
peader111 1 year ago
The Irish piper's uniform is almost identical to the one worn year's ago by The Irish Piper's Band of San Francisco.
ErnstBecker 2 years ago
"Faugh A Ballah" was the same battle cry for the North's Irish fighting during the Civil War. When Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomatox, it was said that an Irish born reb said to an Irish born Yank, "the only reason that you won is because you had more Irish".
ErnstBecker 2 years ago 4
Interestingly the Irish involved in the worker's rights movement in the states also used the battle cry "Faugh Ah Ballagh," which translates as "Clear the Way" in English. Presumably they used it because the Irish were often sent into battle first; suffering heavy losses, but always clearing the way for everyone else.
Probational 2 years ago 5
The Irish at Antietam, Federicksburg, and Sharpsburg sustained heavy casualities. An Irish Bridage was issued smooth bore rifles at Antietam. The maximum effective range of these weapons was approximatelty 70 yds. These rifles were loaded with "buck n' ball", a .69 round ball loaded with three buckshot rounds. As at Antietam, the Irsih susatined horrendous casualities. Gen. Lee would later refer to an Irish Regiment as , "the fighting 69th".
ErnstBecker 2 years ago
Trus Story: A Confederate colonel upon seeing the Irish Brigade attacking was heard to say, "Steady, men! Here comes that damned green flag again!"
hoosieryank1967 2 years ago
No finer tribute could be given !
ErnstBecker 2 years ago
No better tribute could have been given to an enemy !
ErnstBecker 2 years ago
Well said.
ErnstBecker 2 years ago
its strange that so many Irish fought for the north, I though they would sympathise more with the souths freedom struggle.
MrBullfrog22 2 years ago
Excellent tribute to real men 5*****
NATIONALGUARD7425 2 years ago 3
The Irish guards are there at the end but he forgot the Ulster Defence Regiment. Quite a few lost their lives during operation banner and were absorbed into the Royal Irish Regiment after merging with the Royal Irish Rangers. Think they deserve a mention!
nigirl970 2 years ago
Irish Guards... You forgot them
PCoyBloke 2 years ago
5.30 and 5.43
Not many photos, but they weren't forgotten. :P
Probational 2 years ago
FIRST CLASS MATE
FAB
ROBR6R1 2 years ago
What do I mean, "but?" I should've said, "and."
mikewarns 2 years ago
I'm a Yank and my ancestors are from the South, but thank you.
mikewarns 2 years ago
I am from the South of Ireland born in England to Irish parents. I think that while Ireland and England have a history of conflict, we must work to a better future. I salute the Brittish forces in trying to make the world a safer place. As regards to religion, who knows with certainty what God is out there. What is important that we all share the same earth and breathe the same air and cherish our children.
martone397 2 years ago 28
i couldn't agree more with you duude :) I'm from england but grandparents were irish. And most english people are mixed with Irish and scottish etc. anyway. And we should work together and not forget, but not dwell on our past. who ever was wrong, the younger generations can't be blamed :). A well stated point about our children etc. dude :) peace :)
floofynut 2 years ago
Definitely mate, whether or not you believe I'm going to somewhere different than you when we leave this place can't we at least work together while we're here and know what the deal is.
phantom12321 2 years ago
@martone397
There is rather a lot to sort out. Bloody Sunday 1972 in Derry. Please tell me why Irishmen should join with civilian murderers like that?
Why don't you remember your own countrymen murdered by the British Army?
HEED1916 1 year ago
@HEED1916 Of course I agree with you this totally unjustified shooting/murder of unarmed civilians in our country probably prolonged the needless suffering and grief in N. Ireland. I would also say that the injustice in N. Ireland against a section of the community was unjustified, wrong and downright disgusting.
However, armed forces such as the British, American and others have done immense acts of protection for all of the democratic world. Violence of any sort is not a solution!
martone397 1 year ago
@HEED1916 should have killed the lot of them
Ballynafeigh1690 1 year ago
@
Of course, a lot of bad things happened in the Troubles. But they were commited by ALL sides. You might as well ask why should an Irishman have joined the IRA or the UDF when they also killed a lot of civilians (a lot more civilians then the British Army ever killed there)
No one in Northern Ireland helped themselves during the Troubles. Bitterness and hatred took over and its a great shame.
Azog150 1 year ago 2
@martone397 I agree completely and I only wish there were more people from both communities and on both sides of the border who felt as you do Fanaticism can be understood but it's never the solution
elamite66 1 year ago
2:44 to 2:59 My word, that is shocking
privatebuttercup 2 years ago 2
I am aware that alot of irish people north and south of the border served in the British army,but what i find disgusting is that the British army used them to fight there wars,and then have the cheek to turn around and murder them after the fact, many Irish were court Marshalled and killed for reasons that were inhuman,put up against the wall and shot,or shot by British soldiers out of predjiduce,or shot in coflict that was made look like it was by the Enemy.
Elevationary 2 years ago
And dont forget when WW1 ended and 50, 000 Irishmen died for the British Army, Lloyd George and Churchill sent in the Tans and Auxillaries in case the Irish got any fancy ideas about small nation freedom like Belgium!!
capetown99 2 years ago
Quis Seperabit? well we ourselves with some confounding of our plots by the English, its in their anthem so its part of their MO. Anyway a lovely video
lars3939 2 years ago
Grew up in Belfast,catholic as can be but when the war began had not a second thought about enlisting. Truth be told it did have alot to do with being a poor irish kid but the places i got to go were amazing. Would I do it agian? of course its not even a question
socalws6 2 years ago
my great grandad fought in ww2 he was a catholic from dublin its sad a war has to bring us together.alot of southern irish people died in the war i wish they could be remembered also
SayHelloToThe 2 years ago 2
There were many brave Irishmen who fought with the British. I know the British & Irish don't always get along, but underneath it all, we're not so different.
There should definitely be a more solid effort by the Irish government to remember the young men of this island who died for our freedom.
I know the Irish government at the time didn't join the war, but when so many Irishmen gave their lives for the good of the world, they deserve to be thanked; never forgotten.
Cheers for the comment.
Probational 2 years ago
i agree with you comment wholeheartedly probational. -from a donegal nationalist and ulsterman whose great uncles fought in the B.E.F. 16th irish division , 10th irish divisionand also in the 69th new york-irish brigade (yankee army)-it`s reckoned at the minute 11% of the british army are irishmen-i expect a lot more to enlist-being a younger man i would also consider it. "were not so different"-the irish just `think`different.-good vid-make one for 3ypres-where our divisions died together.
restlesswave 2 years ago
Eventually, three nations on britain will exist. Only England alone can do no more damage to the world.
ocean3da 2 years ago
The Irish north, south, east or west, make the best soldiers, always have. Made the best regiments in the British or US Armies.
rordaddy 2 years ago
They are good, but I wouldn't say they are 'the' best. Mercian regiments in England have certainly showed themselves up for being good soldiers. My great grandad was English and he served in an Irish regiment (A lot of English soldiers joined Irish regiments). However if anyone is to read about the wars fought by the British or the Empire their is always some Irishman or Scotsman in the picture. They were the driving force of Britain militarily, though most soldiers came from England.
BritGBM 2 years ago 2
The Highest preportion of Uk citizens in the British army vasa via population is SCotland Followed by Walse and Irland the North East of England is over represented as an English Region. The british army regard the Gorkas as there best Infintry Reg along with the Paras which are more ofen included in listing as an Elite Unite as are Parotroopers.
coynieuk 2 years ago
with people who could'nt even spell YOU'SE is it any wonder you silly BHOY.
deano3456789 2 years ago
also the british said if use irish help win the war they would finally grand use home rule
irishbuy 2 years ago
most irish men only fought in ww2 because they would get pay........and they could send money home to there familys
irishbuy 2 years ago
Not entirely true irishbuy,
There are several reasons for this. Living in dreary Ireland and being given the chance to go around the world,fed watered and paid was an amazing opportunity for a poor Irish kid. Another reason is alot of them saw the threat from Germany, and had a sense of duty. There were men of all walks of life in the war, all I can say is that if it wasn't for these brave men, and like it or not Britain, Ireland would be a graveyard today.
IrishRemembrance 2 years ago
Munster,Leinster Connaught And our lovely Ulster. Ireland, a nation once again!!
polarcabbage 2 years ago
R.I.P For God And Ulster No Surrender
StBritish 2 years ago
Oh we do thats why Wales, Scotland and England remain as they are with borders if we were so the same England would have scraped the borders Britain would not exist and the entire Island would be named England.
Wales and Scotland have their own languages, Scotland has its clans and its own unique sports events. We all have our own Patron Saint days.
There are HUGE differences that we have which make us unique but we do have many similarities. To say we aren't that diverse is an understatement.
BritGBM 2 years ago
Ahh but they are a bunch of thick witted idiots, I am English and I think Britain consists of Scotland, Wales and England each being special in its own way. Mostly due to our diverse cultures which make Britain so unique since we do seem to get on very well compared to other places with diverse cultures).
As for Ireland, the Irish are the Irish and they will fight to keep that status, which is good on them. Northern ireland has a mixture some consider themselves British whilst others Irish.
BritGBM 2 years ago
What kind of crap is that your spouting and you a Brit?
MegaBrits 2 years ago
Not fair for centures your Schools politician and leaders at all levels civil and Militry have this Police - British Policy is Make the Worls England - . I have often heard it said by Gerdies and Macamis and a couply Smogies they have more in comem with the Jocks than they do the rest of England
coynieuk 2 years ago
Well I am from Birmingham we can easily associate ourselves with the Welsh because the border is just down the road from us. People near the Borders can often associate with each other because they live relatively close to one another, doesn't change nationality. And you will find more Scots in the armed forces in relation to population is because in a lot of areas around Scotland their is either a career shortage or poverty. England has more troops in the army cus their is more of us.
BritGBM 2 years ago
Awesome vid.
BritGBM 2 years ago
tribute to Irish regiments?wheres all the southern regiments like the Munsters ,Connaught rangers etc
timpatjoe 2 years ago
Proud to have fought with Britain, even prouder to be free from Britain.
paulgallagher13 3 years ago
Lest we forget .
'At the going down of the sun and in the Morning we will Remember Them.'
When you go home and they ask of us tell tell them:
'For our Tomorrow we gave our Today.'
Is enough I think
walter4460 3 years ago
Lest we Forget!
neuntoter 3 years ago
God Bless them. I have had more than one ancestor leave the poverty of Ireland for the British Army. What a choice to have to make.
CatholicandOrthodox 3 years ago
RIP them brave men! It dosent matter what religon or color it is just that these men thought in the trenches and they were Irish!
southleitrimIRA 3 years ago 2
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BATTERIESc 3 years ago
I served with an Irish regiment, i'm english. I would say they are about the same. As for your SAS comment.....lol.
m52spy 3 years ago
Eu tests my man.
1 Gsg9
2 Gign
3 Rangers
4 SAS
Mabye the Eu tests were crap but Im just going on that.True the SAS have combat experience in Iraq now but they are losing men too.....shows no one is invincible
BATTERIESc 3 years ago
I'm missing something whats an Eu test?
m52spy 3 years ago
m52spy:
I think it's something to do with armies who don't really do anything, to make themselves feel important. It's somewhat of a mythical beast, it's been talked about but never witnessed or confirmed by anyone with any authority on the matter.
If you think about it logically, why would a country put it's special forces on show? It's ridiculous altogether.
IrishRemembrance 2 years ago
you talk utter shit but then you prob have never been in the army tour just so fuckin tough behind that screen of yours i myself have and will continue to fight for my country great britain i have seen irish soldiers die and yes they were friends of mine but i would never disrespect them because of some thick fucker like you every soldier is equal and they all believe the same thing now fuck off you silly litttle dickhead
barry2142003 2 years ago
Anyone who knows anything about the British Army will tell you that all the great British soldiers -both officers and men- have been Irishmen! includeing several Field Marshals: Wellington, Kitchener, Dill, Alexander, Alanbroook, Auchinleck, Montgomery-Massingberd, Wilson, Egerton, White, Wolseley, FitzGerald, FitzGerald to name but few!
DaveHorse1 3 years ago 8
That's true DaveHorse, also after England Ireland has the highest V.C recipients, the first man ever to receive the Victoria Cross was Sgt. Luke O'Connor from Roscommon, for his actions during the Crimean war, shot in both legs and stayed on his horse fighting until the battle was over.
Demilich84 3 years ago 3
Wellington wished he was english though
Quentin0000000000 3 years ago
Yeah but he wasn't , so tough ;)
Demilich84 3 years ago
what who
Quentin0000000000 3 years ago
Alexander,born London, United Kingdom
Alanbroook,born Bagnères-de-Bigorre, France
Auchinleck born in Aldershot served in Indian Army
coynieuk 2 years ago
Yes They were born oustide Ireland but of Irish families stationed overseas OHMS. Auckinleck's were from Fermanagh (the indian army was officered by largely UK officer corps). Alanbrooks father was from colebrooke, his mother from Co. Louth. Alexander's father was born in england but he grew up in rural Tyrone, his mother was from Tipperary, after he served in irish regiments they lived in Co. Tyrone were their son went to school before going to Harrow and then serving in the Irish Guards.
DaveHorse1 2 years ago 2
Hi mate, brilliant video.
IrishRemembrance 3 years ago 2
Probational, thanks so much for this video. As a Dub it fills me with an immense sense of pride. My Grandfather joined the Dublin Fusiliers at the age of 16. I can only imagine what he and others like him went through, he never talked about it afterwards. Jesus when you think of what you were doing at 16/17 and then think of all those poor lads in the trenches.
Rest In Peace.
Quis Separabit.
Demilich84 3 years ago 6
Cheers for the words mate, it sure does make you think about things. Your Grandfather is an immensely brave man, like many others. Not only was he an Irishman that joined the British Army, but he was only a young man at the age of 16.
He was certainly lucky to come off those battlefields alive and that's something to be proud of.
Probational 3 years ago
I'm immensely proud of my heritage, like they say, every family in Ireland was affected by the war(including the second world war), anyone who denies that is quite obviously delusional.
As for my grandfather, he stayed on with the army and even trained the Lanc's on the outbreak of WWII.
Demilich84 3 years ago 3
Great vid support them in Belfast city centre this sunday 2nd november.....
richiefirefly 3 years ago 2
good video but its all about the ulster division im from southern ireland and you dont mention any of the southern irish regiments its supposed to irish regiments tribute what about the connaught rangers dublin fusiliers irish guards which im in a lot of respect for ulster division but mention all the southern irish that laid down there lives and fought for the empire no disrespect of the brave ulster men who fought but ulster must remember erins young sons
paddy8461 3 years ago
I know it's mostly the 36th ulster, but that's simply because I had more pictures & knowledge of them. I did however include some pictures of the 5th Royal Irish Lancers, Royal Irish Rangers, Royal Irish Rifles & Irish Guards. If you fancy helping me find some photos/paintings depicting other regiments I'll be happy to create a whole new video. All the best.
Probational 3 years ago
Check out my vid.
IrishRemembrance 3 years ago
Historically 70% of the british army where Irish "with Irish soldiers, english generals and scotch and welsh administrators the british created an empire" there success is our shame
seandelaney2 3 years ago
seandelaney, if 70% of the british army were irish , which i find ridiculous,why didnt you overthrow the country , and if 70% were irish. why such a small number in comparison in the IRA,what about the hundreds of english scots and welsh regiments that served, a population of 4 million v a population of over 30millon at the time,and 70% were irish, im not lessening what irish regiments have contributed ,i have great respect for them north and south
TheMightOfTheEnglish 3 years ago
Its a fair question. 70% of the british army is now made up of scotch soldiers they dont try to overthrow the couuntry most soldiers try to fight to put bread on the table but 350 thousand was the number of troops employed during the cold war in britain with a population of 30 million where the other 29,550,000 in favour of comunism?
seandelaney2 3 years ago
again ,i say 70% mde up of scots , how can thatbe when theres many more english regiments than scots, the ordinary english lad ,just like the irish ,welsh and scots ,were mainly made up of lads from council estates ,andjoined the army because of the lack of jobs in civvy street ,im talking about the 70s now, what has the cold war have to do with it, only would of took one finger and we all would of gone up in smoke
TheMightOfTheEnglish 3 years ago
Absolute shite. Maybe somewher between10-15 %. No more.. You make it up as you go along
stubbostubbs 3 years ago
very good video heart moving
oldchurch000 3 years ago
Excellent Work, very nice Video & Music.
deryan1234 3 years ago
cheers!
Probational 3 years ago
Fantastic tribute. My Great Granddad and Great, Great Uncles served in the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.
Faugh A Balagh
robotunderpants 3 years ago
Thanks. Unfortunately no amount of videos will show those soldiers the amount of respect they deserve.
Probational 3 years ago
great vid,i'm an ulsterman born and bred; the somme and the 36th are part of our heritage but don't forget our brothers from the south in the 16th irish division who gave their lives in ww1.
jaalmorrell 3 years ago 2
Well said lad & cheers!
Probational 3 years ago
My Father and Grandfather both born and raised in County Sligo served with the British Army. Your video gave my goose pimples as well as a lump in my throat. God bless all our fallen heros.
paddyhyland 3 years ago
Cheers mate, I'm glad some fellow Irishmen can appreciate this for what it really is, a tribute to our island's heroes.
Probational 3 years ago
may heaven keep the men that sleep....
smokeycvuvfsvf 3 years ago
Thanks for making this video, its great, its important that we never forget those who have fought for their country. Its one of the things that have helped me remember Private Patrick McGurk, my great grandad who was in the Royal Irish Fusileers during WW1.
DannyMcGurkMonifieth 3 years ago
No problem mate, glad you enjoyed it. I agree it's very important that at least some of us do remember and respect the fallen soldiers of the past. Most of us wouldn't be around today if it wasn't for their sacrifice, I think some people need reminded of that.
Probational 3 years ago
This is an excellent historic document! Well done, Paul!
bestjonbon 3 years ago
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it! :)
Probational 3 years ago
For when I saw the 36th
Ulster Division charging over
the top I would rather be an
Ulsterman than any other man
in the world, for it was not
glory they fought for, but for
freedom alone, which no man loses
but his life..
A southern Irishman at the Battle of the Somme WW1
WarHawkRob 3 years ago
One of my most favourite quotes of all time my friend. :)
Probational 3 years ago
don't forget us from the south who fought and are still fighting today
bigjohn697791 3 years ago 2
I always respected Southern Irishmen for fighting alongside their brothers, simply because it was such a taboo to do so, and still is even today. It's an absolute disgrace that the Irish government don't acknowledge those brave men for their sacrifice.
Probational 3 years ago
They're doing it now, big time, it's the peace process at work
jeffhegarty 3 years ago
Hear hear to probationals words regardin the fighting prowess of the true southern irishman. You guys are fighting hard with the British army in Afghanistan indeed.
WarHawkRob 3 years ago
Thank you for this video, your words are thoughtful and wise. Northern Irish all the way my friends. Proud to be from Ulster.
runevidgeek2 3 years ago 2