I was gonna on this parade. Remember it like yesterday. lost two great guys in my platoon on that tour. You can see one on the video. RIP Chris and Rederz. Will never forget you. See you on the re org
There are many Irish, even republicans in the South, who also still feel they are also British. Not politically but culturally. Just because one is a loyal and patriotic Irish citizen does not mean one denies history or hates their neighbours who share the British Isles with them! One can love both Ireland and her sisters. I would never concede one inch of Irish independence but I can still admire and respect the Queen and cherish the many good historical and present ties that bind us.
Ireland always produces the very best - The Royal Ulster Rifles, The Royal Irish Fusiliers, The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers etc. etc. ... Alexander, Montgomery, Brooke, Dill, Templer ...
When does the 2d tune begin during this clip...at 1:33? Also, what rank or position is the man with cane under his arm who appears a couple times near edge of screen at about 1:32? I notice that the berets appear to be of both green and a more olive it brown color in the same regiment. Is that due to different roles, specialties or do my eyes deceive me? And right at the end of the formation there's a segment of soldiers wearing much darker uniforms than the rest. Just curious. Thx.
This is awesome! i cant say how many times i've watched now.. great marching tunes!! Well done to all boys fighting the good fight! God bless from australia!
@@AmethystDew I have no problem with that. But I find it ridiculous for an Northern Irishman to claim he is not Irish. I was born in England to Irish parents, was educated here at boarding school and universities. I am proud to call myself Irish as I have no English blood in me. But because born here and married to an English woman my loyalties lie to England. Though I always check on rugger and foot ball results to see Ireland International results
Thank you for your service in the coalition. As a former US soldier I respect the Armed services of a combined force. Thanks for the assistance. Get home safely.
This is indeed inspirational. Our thoughts and prayers go with and stay with men like these - bravely doing their duty to God and country! Be proud, Royal Irish Regiment! America stands with you always.
@@Insperato62 I just noticed on here that this video is 14 yrs old. I then noticed the video that is 13 yrs old that shows the return of the "Royal Irish Regiment;" NOT these same guys, as you stated. What's the difference exactly, pls? Thx.
Great tune and sound but do anyone the second tune the band played for the brave man and woman tho present there country. GREAT RESPECT from the Netherlands Mart
I don't know how I came across this clip but as a veteran of some 25 years service and an Irishman it brought a tear to my eye even though it was a while ago, but I have always had a soft spot for the Irish Guards and even though I just missed the Iraq conflict I always prayed to myself for the safe return of all personnel,sadly some gave their all and may whichever god you pray to bless 'em all.
And you get a name-check in the song, as it's based on the main character (a Highwayman) having a run-in with British army officer Captain Farrell! Local highwaymen holding up English landlords were considered national heroes in 17th century Ireland, so marching to this tune in the British army of today just shows how far we have come.
You simply have to love it.....marching to "Whisky In The Jar". I wish some of our cavalry squadrons and regiments had participated in a send off like this when they deployed.
The Irish Guards had tragically lost two soldiers in Irag in 2003. One was a Dubliner and the Irish authorities permitted his funeral party to parade in uniform - the first time since 1922 that British soldiers had been seen in Dublin.
as i was goin over the cork and kerry mountains i spied captain farrell and his money he was counting lol great tune i think the irish have the best marching tunes
dear god their sharp! I almost feel sorry for the Taliban that such an awesome force was sent in to engage them... almost being the KEY word. As an American and a Submariner I have to say I have the greatest respect for the UK and Ireland. You guys kick ass in everything ya do... not only that you guys march better than we do
The Micks are brilliant and the seargent major looks the dog's bollix. That is what the British Army is all about . Micks, Taffs, Jocks and us.......any time.
They are truly elite soldiers. They are also the only regiment in the Brit Army that, upon returning from a campaign is allowed to go to church (mass) before reporting to the Queen. This stipulation was written into the agreement when the unit was formed. It is a traditionally Irish Catholic regiment.
The Queen mother was the honorary Commandant of the Black Watch regiment. Upon her death The Black Watch could not provide the Honor Guard for her Funeral. (They are not a Guards Regiment.) They asked the Irish Guards to provide the Honor Guard for her funeral and the Procession. The Guards stood in for them at the funeral.
The Irish Guards were always the choice for the Queen Mother's funeral procession. She had no official appointment to them but they were her favourite. She called them her soldiers, her boys, such was her affinity to the regiment.
My favourite on TH-cam and I am not Irish, simply ''real'' soldiers , some swagger and just ''style''. Finest Army on earth. Son of an MM winner with The Rifle Brigade at El Alemein 1943.
CAN WE PLEASE STOP THE POLITICAL FIGHTING HERE?? All of this matters not in relation to this video. Whether you agree or disagree on the reasons for going, or even what the reasons are in the first place, this is about men & women going off to fight for their country. Whether they should be going is irrelevant - they ARE going. Can't we honor them
@Alec MacCnaimhin - which country hates them? Not England. Many of us acknowledge the contribution given by the Irish in fighting the French (tho' they also fought for them), then the Germans. It may confuse us as to why given our history. Some of us English are aware of what our Government did in Ireland but when someone fights beside us & is killed there is a grieving mother somewhere & that we can understand.
im from the republic of ireland and i have great respect for these men and women who give their lives for a good cause!!!! Maybe not for the country their fighting for (excluding people from northern ireland) but i still have great respect for them
may God bless those brave Irishmen who volunteered to fight Fascism in Spain an Europe between 1936 and 1945 and who their own government treated badly for it. Aontaithe lena n- deartháireacha fhaisisteachais dul i ngleic
A small force compared to the Irish who fought against fascism and the 10,000 German Jews who also fought in the British Army in WW2. This fight continues today.
If they are from northern are they Irish my grandfather was from Co Clare he was Munster fusierlers ther were Irish I thought u were English if from northern countryyunder six COUNTIES
it is similar to the old WW2 saying about dying for your country. "You are not supposed to die for your country. You are supposed to make the other guy die for his'.
I am Proud of Our Past and Present People in the Military (and all Branches) , But The Hope is "There" that The Future Does Not Need Any Type of Marching Out For all Those Who Have Served and Lost.... Thank You and I Hope that Tomorrow is better ! (Army Brat... Told by her father to always Remember Where you Got Your Rights From and Show Respect.) Stay Safe Everyone
i love and respect Ireland and the irish people!!!!!!!!! P.S.is that was the song "Whiskey In A Jar" the orchestra played at the beggining???????wow,that was really inspiritual;) greetings from Bulgaria.
@Che870 what about all the other armies that took part in these military operations? like the us, german, norwegian, italian, french, dutch, belgian, russian, and various others. are they the same (as you say) as the nazis, or is it only the british
I was gonna on this parade. Remember it like yesterday. lost two great guys in my platoon on that tour. You can see one on the video. RIP Chris and Rederz. Will never forget you. See you on the re org
and remember about 1 million iraqi people died because of your invasion.
Ib Igne Ignum shut the fuck up rn u feeble minded piece of shit these were great people
@@liamhughes7715 well, too bad too few died of your kind there.((
Ib Igne Ignum people like you make me glad Iraq was invaded
@@IncognitoUnknown-fc2tu yeah and who the fuck are you, twat.
Two never returned amongst this lot. RIP
Everyone gave something. Some gave everything
RIP
Very sad !!!! Rip my brothers and sisters who gave their all in the fight for humanity.
My uncle Chris Casey never forgotten
@@coryxkenshinclips9704 I knew him, not well. But we worked together. Legend. QS
Well disciplined soldiers, it doesn´t matter under which flag they serve, Irish for ever god bless them all
You are correct...fighting for Good seems blurred these days...
+Miguel Bernardo They're not Irish. They're British.
God bless zen Black Watch.
Adam Smyth But most of them especially the ones from Northern Ireland would class themselves as British rather than Irish as it is part of the UK.
There are many Irish, even republicans in the South, who also still feel they are also British. Not politically but culturally. Just because one is a loyal and patriotic Irish citizen does not mean one denies history or hates their neighbours who share the British Isles with them! One can love both Ireland and her sisters. I would never concede one inch of Irish independence but I can still admire and respect the Queen and cherish the many good historical and present ties that bind us.
As an Irish man born and raised in the Republic of Ireland im proud I had family who served in the micks.
Didn't we all in times gone by.
This is british army
Yes Ireland and Britain have a very close and complicated history
Ireland always produces the very best - The Royal Ulster Rifles, The Royal Irish Fusiliers, The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers etc. etc. ... Alexander, Montgomery, Brooke, Dill, Templer ...
Duke of Wellington and Robert Ross also.
The Connaught Rangers (“Devil’s Own”)
The Connaught Rangers
The royal Munster fueselliers as well, (sorry if got the third part of the names spelling wrong.)
@@LiamHickey2967 The other regiments were the Royal Irish Regiment, the Leinster Regiment, The Royal Dublin Fusiliers and The South Irish Horse
I like how the band is playing whiskey in the jar, one of my favorite Irish folk songs
cheers from the U.S. I love how they march off from church to the tune of "Whiskey in the Jar"
GWAN BOYS! My grandfather, from the Irish Republic, served in the Irish Guards and I'm very proud of the effort you guys put in for us.
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Great respect ,🍀🇮🇪
My dad too....two years with the regiment 1940-42. But never left Hobbs Barracks!
Irish Guards band always play the best tunes.
Whiskey in the Jar and With me shillelagh under me Arm two great old Irish tunes arranged for marching by a great Irish regiment, brilliant !
When does the 2d tune begin during this clip...at 1:33? Also, what rank or position is the man with cane under his arm who appears a couple times near edge of screen at about 1:32?
I notice that the berets appear to be of both green and a more olive it brown color in the same regiment. Is that due to different roles, specialties or do my eyes deceive me? And right at the end of the formation there's a segment of soldiers wearing much darker uniforms than the rest. Just curious. Thx.
Whiskey in the Jar & I'm Off to Philadelphia in the Morning, the Band Master had a sense humour.
@@billsweeny1682Poster says second tune is "With me Shillelagh under me Arm." Is that incorrect?
Brings a tear to the eye may almighty God bless our soldiers volunteers who serve our nation with pride and devotion God save the queen
The Micks were in Munster with us.
Irish Hussars and Irish Guards in same battlegroup.
Plus 17/21 Lancers.
Great memories.
Good lads.
I'm an American of Irish decent. Thank you all for your sacrifice
Whiskey in the Jar? Now that's the spirit! Love it. :)
jessicarabbit290 bloody good song.
This is awesome! i cant say how many times i've watched now.. great marching tunes!!
Well done to all boys fighting the good fight!
God bless from australia!
Blessings in the name of Jesus❤😂
Well done the ‘Micks’ one of the five great foot Guards Regiments, band of brothers. (Coldstream veteran).
makes me proud as an irishman to see serving members of both religions standing and marching shoulder to shoulder.
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@@loyalistmusiclyrics2765 So, they are still Irish! Even though some Ulster men like to claim they are not Irish, which is rediculous
@@rorymac7714 Honestly, I'm northern and I think of myself as both British and Irish.
@@AmethystDew I have no problem with that. But I find it ridiculous for an Northern Irishman to claim he is not Irish. I was born in England to Irish parents, was educated here at boarding school and universities. I am proud to call myself Irish as I have no English blood in me. But because born here and married to an English woman my loyalties lie to England. Though I always check on rugger and foot ball results to see Ireland International results
@@rorymac7714 I don't considering many are continually told they aren't irish and that they are planters
You gotta love a professional, honored unit that marches off to Whiskey In the Jar. So proud that I am part Irish.
Makes me proud to be Irish!
@@sokar90805yeah but you know this is the British army no offence
Thank you for your service in the coalition. As a former US soldier I respect the Armed services of a combined force. Thanks for the assistance. Get home safely.
This is indeed inspirational. Our thoughts and prayers go with and stay with men like these - bravely doing their duty to God and country! Be proud, Royal Irish Regiment! America stands with you always.
These are the Irish Guards not the Royal Irish Regiment.
@@Insperato62 I just noticed on here that this video is 14 yrs old. I then noticed the video that is 13 yrs old that shows the return of the "Royal Irish Regiment;" NOT these same guys, as you stated. What's the difference exactly, pls? Thx.
got to love the irish sense of humour..going to fight in iarq while playing whisky in the jar
After all, it is the National Anthem....
@@rustykilt No it isn’t.
@@Seanflanagan7 it’s a joke mate 😂
You can't find a better song to raise morale than an old folk song.
One of the best on You Tube, thank you for reposting it,God Bless them all
GOD BLESS EVERY SINGLE ONE....THANKYOU FOR YOUR SERVICE ...THE BRAVE XXX
Great tune and sound
but do anyone the second tune the band played for the brave man and woman tho present there country.
GREAT RESPECT
from the Netherlands
Mart
Those troops and that band are TOP NOTCH!
It was said of the Guards in WW2 : They knew how to die like men. However the Irish Guards knew how to kill like men.
They played Whiskey in the Jar very well. I love the Irish Wolfhound at the beginning.
He's called Derek
What a fine irish Wolfhound.
I don't know how I came across this clip but as a veteran of some 25 years service and an Irishman it brought a tear to my eye even though it was a while ago, but I have always had a soft spot for the Irish Guards and even though I just missed the Iraq conflict I always prayed to myself for the safe return of all personnel,sadly some gave their all and may whichever god you pray to bless 'em all.
What a classic. I always come back to see this one every year or so.
Whiskey In The Jar, now there's a tune to march off to war to !! Ya !!
And you get a name-check in the song, as it's based on the main character (a Highwayman) having a run-in with British army officer Captain Farrell! Local highwaymen holding up English landlords were considered national heroes in 17th century Ireland, so marching to this tune in the British army of today just shows how far we have come.
I'm 66 years old and just found out I'm Irish. With tears in my eyes, I feel so very proud to be Irish.
lmao
I’m from Your pants
I found out years ago that I'm not Irish. Makes me even prouder.
You simply have to love it.....marching to "Whisky In The Jar". I wish some of our cavalry squadrons and regiments had participated in a send off like this when they deployed.
phubai67 they used to. but it is no longer politically correct to do so.
+happygael How so?
The Irish Guards had tragically lost two soldiers in Irag in 2003.
One was a Dubliner and the Irish authorities permitted his funeral party to parade in uniform - the first time since 1922 that British soldiers had been seen in Dublin.
What a bloody impressive unit!
Thank you for your service
Makes the hairs stand up on the back of your head. Great stuff lads...
as i was goin over the cork and kerry mountains i spied captain farrell and his money he was counting lol great tune i think the irish have the best marching tunes
Brave lads all. God bless em
Proudest dog on earth ! Bless the irish !
dear god their sharp! I almost feel sorry for the Taliban that such an awesome force was sent in to engage them... almost being the KEY word. As an American and a Submariner I have to say I have the greatest respect for the UK and Ireland. You guys kick ass in everything ya do... not only that you guys march better than we do
Les we forget ,At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them we will remember them
The Micks are brilliant and the seargent major looks the dog's bollix. That is what the British Army is all about . Micks, Taffs, Jocks and us.......any time.
Great Video of a Great regiment, God Bless them all
God bless every one of them. They are a mix of prods & taigs.... But I repeat.... GOD BLESS EVERY ONE OF 'EM..!!
LOVE YOUSE ALL..!!
A proud outfit. Thanks for reposting this video.
Love to revisit this one. It sure is evident where many of the US Army tunes of the latter half of the 19th century came from!
BEAUTIFUL,,whiskey in the jar and the BEAUTIFUL hound x
Gotta love the irish ! Greets from your Scandinavian cuz :p
They have the borderline insolence and the bearing of true fighting men.
They are truly elite soldiers. They are also the only regiment in the Brit Army that, upon returning from a campaign is allowed to go to church (mass) before reporting to the Queen. This stipulation was written into the agreement when the unit was formed. It is a traditionally Irish Catholic regiment.
The Queen mother was the honorary Commandant of the Black Watch regiment. Upon her death The Black Watch could not provide the Honor Guard for her Funeral. (They are not a Guards Regiment.) They asked the Irish Guards to provide the Honor Guard for her funeral and the Procession. The Guards stood in for them at the funeral.
The Irish Guards were always the choice for the Queen Mother's funeral procession. She had no official appointment to them but they were her favourite. She called them her soldiers, her boys, such was her affinity to the regiment.
@@happygael Which is why I am dumbfounded at sectarian nonsense
great video and music thanks for reposting it
My favourite on TH-cam and I am not Irish, simply ''real'' soldiers , some swagger and just ''style''.
Finest Army on earth.
Son of an MM winner with The Rifle Brigade at El Alemein 1943.
very proud of the irish guards my brother was a pipe major in the irish guards, robert lyttle
God bless these brave men
These guys are absolute LEGENDS!
Soldiers of all lands unite.
Marching to Whiskey in the Jar, cool.
Great!! A special mention to the disciplined dog.
God Bless these brave men. America has a love of the Irish and their contributions to her. Thank you for helping us.
Salute from this Aussie digger!
I could march to that until I collapsed. Maybe my blood: my ancestors coming from the Old Sod.
God bless them all and their commrades in arms also
wonderful, we all know how terrible war is,and such a waste, but is there any prouder moment in lfe,than marching off to war,to wonderful music.
My great grandad served with the Irish guards during ww2 :)
All countries should be as proud as the British and farewell their troops with music and parades!
BRAVO!!!
I love "the Micks"!
CAN WE PLEASE STOP THE POLITICAL FIGHTING HERE?? All of this matters not in relation to this video. Whether you agree or disagree on the reasons for going, or even what the reasons are in the first place, this is about men & women going off to fight for their country. Whether they should be going is irrelevant - they ARE going. Can't we honor them
Awesome. God bless these soldiers.
Proud to be british well done lads God Save the Queen.
You can tell that they are Guardsmen, arms swinging shoulder high. Con Huhn, 2nd Battalion Canadian Guards
these are the men who served in iraq to bring a better future for the country and the rest of the world... God Bless the UK army!
I come from a line of Irish Guards,soooo proud ❤
rudyard kiplings' son was an officer in there during ww1. he was kia near passchedaele
Thanks for your service
This is what we miss in the Netherlands!
Exactly 🦁⚔️🇳🇱🇬🇧⚓️🦁
That's why we need a NEXIT.
UK 🇬🇧 NL 🇳🇱 Commonwealth & the prodigal son 🇺🇸 US stand together against the communist globalization.
@@26vino then get to it. Maybe just take out Brussels and all the snail eaters there first and speed things up.
this video has been posted previously months ago although not in HQ so it is nice to see that
@Alec MacCnaimhin - which country hates them? Not England. Many of us acknowledge the contribution given by the Irish in fighting the French (tho' they also fought for them), then the Germans. It may confuse us as to why given our history. Some of us English are aware of what our Government did in Ireland but when someone fights beside us & is killed there is a grieving mother somewhere & that we can understand.
60%of U.S. Medal of honor winners are of Irish descent from the 1860's right up through to Iraq /Afghanistan. Men of Celtic blood, it's what they do.
Such a fine display. Does anyone know the name of the song that begins at the 1:30 mark?
Whiskey in the jar, Off to California in the morning, and lastly Westward Ho played by the corps of drums
Off to Philadelphia in the morning, not California.
God bless the thin red line, from a Baghdad Vet 04-05 TF Wolfhound
God bless em! Brought tears to my eyes!
im from the republic of ireland and i have great respect for these men and women who give their lives for a good cause!!!! Maybe not for the country their fighting for (excluding people from northern ireland) but i still have great respect for them
Brilliant! Loved the 'Thin Lizzy' rift!
Love that the bands playing "Whisky in the Jar"!
Quite simply the BEST
wish i never left the guards it was my only regiment god bless the queen
Because the Queen is sooooooo great ftq
Same here QS
What is that catchy tune? Excellent.
A fantastic video of a fantastic regiment
may God bless those brave Irishmen who volunteered to fight Fascism in Spain an Europe between 1936 and 1945 and who their own government treated badly for it. Aontaithe lena n- deartháireacha fhaisisteachais dul i ngleic
How about the regiment raised in Ireland to fight for Franco? Brave boys, too?
A small force compared to the Irish who fought against fascism and the 10,000 German Jews who also fought in the British Army in WW2. This fight continues today.
brian david the volunteers for the Spanish republic didn't get paid unlike the 'heroes' who took the King's Shilling in WWII. Hardly comparable.
Pat Aherne LOL
brian david lmao more fought for fascism blueshirts
If they are from northern are they Irish my grandfather was from Co Clare he was Munster fusierlers ther were Irish I thought u were English if from northern countryyunder six COUNTIES
A poignant reminder that the Guards regiments are soldiers first and foremost.
John,
Thank you for reposting this. It's great!
it is similar to the old WW2 saying about dying for your country. "You are not supposed to die for your country. You are supposed to make the other guy die for his'.
The tune is an Irish one called ''Whiskey in the jar' - Thin Lizzy did a great version of it.
Not before the Great Luke Kelly greatest Balladeer that ever lived
omg they playing whiskey in the jar love that song
I am Proud of Our Past and Present People in the Military (and all Branches) ,
But The Hope is "There" that The Future Does Not Need Any Type of Marching Out
For all Those Who Have Served and Lost.... Thank You and I Hope that Tomorrow is better !
(Army Brat... Told by her father to always Remember Where you Got Your Rights From and Show Respect.)
Stay Safe Everyone
i love and respect Ireland and the irish people!!!!!!!!!
P.S.is that was the song "Whiskey In A Jar" the orchestra played at the beggining???????wow,that was really inspiritual;)
greetings from Bulgaria.
Danika The Wild Cat Cronqwist these people aren't Irish; they're British. Ireland is a sovereign state with its own defence forces.
Off to Philadelphia in the morning. And whiskey in the jar.
... And they marched all the way there!
@Che870 what about all the other armies that took part in these military operations? like the us, german, norwegian, italian, french, dutch, belgian, russian, and various others. are they the same (as you say) as the nazis, or is it only the british