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THE number of Irish recruits joining the British Army has almost halved in the space of 12 months, as British forces end combat operations, and dissident republicans target recruits.
New UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) figures obtained by the Irish Independent reveal that just 70 Irish citizens joined the British Army in 2012.
That contrasts with 123 Irish citizens opting to join British forces in 2011 and represents a 44pc decline in the space of just 12 months.Military analysts warned that a number of factors may be responsible for the decline -- including the end of British combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Other factors include the downsizing of British armed forces and the end of the recession in Ireland.
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i've encountered a few Irish nationals in the British Army Reserve recently also.
i've met about 3 Irish lads in serving in the RAF in my time, and only recall meeting one Irish lad in the Royal Navy, but we didn't mix with them so often.
out of the few Irishmen serving in the British Army who are here on IMO, only one as far as I know is serving in an Irish Regiment of the British Army.
the actual official figures are published annually somewhere.
i visited the British Army National Recruiting Centre recently and it was clear interest from the Republic of Ireland was still strong.
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Originally posted by Tempest View PostWere you there collecting your commission cheque RGJ?!?!?
nah i visit there most weeks for something else to do with work.
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Originally posted by RoyalGreenJacket View Posti've encountered a few Irish nationals in the British Army Reserve recently also..."Well, stone me! We've had cocaine, bribery and Arsenal scoring two goals at home. But just when you thought there were truly no surprises left in football, Vinnie Jones turns out to be an international player!" (Jimmy Greaves)!"
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You now can't be an RoI resident to join the TA
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Originally posted by Truck Driver View PostIdly curious, based with Reserve in NI or mainland UK?
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