What do you think of Irish people joining the BA?

[Bagger63]

Im just curious to know what you all think of the ever increasing trend of irish and reserves going up north to join the royal irish. I have some friends who are going and who have already gone and i wish them the best.

[Joshua]

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[hedgehog]

Bagger

welcome aboard

I cant speak for everyone but

If someone wants to join a foreign Army then thats their right

God bless them and make Ireland proud

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[Joshua]

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[IrishDigger]

Im just curious to know what you all think of the ever increasing trend of irish and reserves going up north to join the royal irish.......

I don't think your President would approve.

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[Joshua]

I don't think your President would approve.

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The President was referring to WW1, 1914 - 1918.

That was 90 odd years ago.

The question asked by Bagger63 refers to the present where we all live.

[Hello Alaska]

Many a great Irishman has served in the BA and many more Irishmen are serving right now, long may it continue.


They deserve to be praised for having the bottle to join the military regardless of the flag they serve under, so fair play to them.

[Goldie fish]

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The President was referring to WW1, 1914 - 1918.

That was 90 odd years ago.

The question asked by Bagger63 refers to the present where we all live.

Interesting point though, some are suggesting An tUchtarain is attempting to "massage" history somewhat, suggesting that the only reason irishmen joined the British forces was because of poverty, rather than that of a fine tradition.

New years resolution, it wont last I tell ya!

While Hedge is entering into a season of goodwill, spurred by comments from some noob, I shall remain grumpy and cranky.
Happy new year my arse.

[pmtts]

If you look back through history, an Irishman is as much an integral part of the British Armed Forces as a Gurkha is!

[DeV]

In 1914, the vast majority of the Irish Volunteers followed John Redmond's call formed the National Volunteers and joined the British Army.

But the tradition probably goes back to the foundation of the British Army!

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[ArdMhacha]

I wouldn't do it myself, but fair play to anyone who joins the BA. Personally I'd prefer to be wearing an Irish flag on my uniform

[the drummie]

ok .........firstly as allready mentioned this has been happening for years and years ! from the time of .............Cromwell ...through the 17 and 1800s when over 45% of the British Army were Irishmen , even through the 70s and 80s when British -Irish relations were at an all time low Guys from all over Ireland including the falls and the Bog side joined the British Army. One point though ..................as allready mentioned somebody said join the Royal Irish . well i would just like to say that there is another Irish regiment that probably the most Irish (in culture and tradition ) of all and that is the Irish Guards !
It is a common fact in the Army that the Royal Irish Regiment were and still are ""loyalist-Unionist " in its Regimental culture.This may seem strange to some who read this and asume that it would be anyway being in the BA . However as an Irish Regiment they were formed as a anti catholic Regiment for William III and fought at the battle of the Boyne sometime that is never forgotten .
The Irish Guards on the other hand were formed by Queen Victoria in 1900 in honour of the bravery of Irishmen in the Boar war .........simple you may say ..............................................NO!! !! They take some of their tradition from the Irish regiment of Foot Guards formed 1662 and fought for King James at the Boyne then going into exile in France with Sarsfield ...............fighting at fontenoy and beating their old brother Regiments in the Guards ,something that is also not forgotten ! (check out Kiplings poem the Irish Guards )
The Irish Guards are unique in many ways in the BA .they are the only Regiment to have their Colours blessed by the Catholic Bishop , they have church parade on tuesdays being given allways by a Cathloic preist which is uniquely posted to the Regiment .
Many Rebel tunes are used by the regiment as company marches and pipers and drummers tunes . in summary if you want to join a truely Irish Regiment in the British Army you might as well join the best !

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[Dazzler]

ok .........firstly as allready mentioned this has been happening for years and years ! from the time of .............Cromwell ...through the 17 and 1800s when over 45% of the British Army were Irishmen , even through the 70s and 80s when British -Irish relations were at an all time low Guys from all over Ireland including the falls and the Bog side joined the British Army. One point though ..................as allready mentioned somebody said join the Royal Irish . well i would just like to say that there is another Irish regiment that probably the most Irish (in culture and tradition ) of all and that is the Irish Guards !
It is a common fact in the Army that the Royal Irish Regiment were and still are ""loyalist-Unionist " in its Regimental culture.This may seem strange to some who read this and asume that it would be anyway being in the BA . However as an Irish Regiment they were formed as a anti catholic Regiment for William III and fought at the battle of the Boyne sometime that is never forgotten .
The Irish Guards on the other hand were formed by Queen Victoria in 1900 in honour of the bravery of Irishmen in the Boar war .........simple you may say ..............................................NO!! !! They take some of their tradition from the Irish regiment of Foot Guards formed 1662 and fought for King James at the Boyne then going into exile in France with Sarsfield ...............fighting at fontenoy and beating their old brother Regiments in the Guards ,something that is also not forgotten ! (check out Kiplings poem the Irish Guards )
The Irish Guards are unique in many ways in the BA .they are the only Regiment to have their Colours blessed by the Catholic Bishop , they have church parade on tuesdays being given allways by a Cathloic preist which is uniquely posted to the Regiment .
Many Rebel tunes are used by the regiment as company marches and pipers and drummers tunes . in summary if you want to join a truely Irish Regiment in the British Army you might as well join the best !

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Ya but, they have to wear those sh1tty bearskins and Do that ceremonial shite!!!! That wouldn't be fun at all!!!!