I remember Brendan when I was a red arse aka a gdsm straight from training. Can honestly say he was an absolute gentleman, wasn’t a bollox to the new blokes for the sake of it and always had a massive smile on his face. So glad to see him doing so well much deserved, Top bloke
I was at a jumble sale many years ago where i bought an LP which was recorded by the THE. PIPES AND DRUMS Ist BATTALLION IRISH GUARDS. Some soldier had already written a date on the sleeve: 27/10/ 1964. The sodier has signed his name on it as Cpl P P.... I have deliberately put in only the fist letter of his sutname. So it looks the LP was recorded some time before the date mentioned. There are some lovely tunes on the LP. like The wearing of the green The last rose of summer Believe me Garryowen The minstrel boy The green hills of Tyrol
A really wonderful interview. Brendan at first is obviously nervous, but he shows himself and speaks well. I must complement the interviewer, who is searching but conversational in the best Irish tradition.
I notice how when the camera zooms in on Bredan the camera makes sure to zoom past the Poppy to make sure it is not front and centre I wonder why. By the way Well done Brendan my uncle served in the Irish Guards.
Our close shot wasn't to exclude the poppy, but to achieve a shallow depth of field with the interviewer's head visible. it's a stylistic choice more than anything else.
I’d the pleasure of meeting Brendan and some of his buddies from the Irish Guards Association at the Irish Veterans Day celebrations in McKee Barracks this weekend.. Lovely interview
,my Dad served in the Scots Guards but always had time for the Irish Guards said they had the best music ! He was in the guards depot at Caterham in Surrey before they moved to Pirbright after the war. My husband was from Eire
While the Irish Guards was formed to honour Irishmen in the British Army who fought the Boers in South Africa other Irishmen were naming Hurling clubs such as Lahorna De Wets (outside Nenagh Co. Tipp) to honour the Boers fighting for freedom from the yolk of colonialism.
Fascinating - I was just at a point where I was investigating the history of the Irish Guards, as I too was curious as to how many were actually "Irish". I was curious to know if there is a mandatory Irish language proficiency test? ( I assume in the "Welsh" Guards they speak Welsh?). Does he still hold an Irish passport? Also, what role religion plays? I assume you have to take an oath of allegiance to the Crown? How would he have felt if deployed to serve in NI? I can understand young lads wanting to join for the adventure and the craic or if you were a life long Anglophile or if you were in need of a job as Brendan was, but beyond that, why join something that is so fake Oirish pokery (like the Order of St Patrick) and is about as stage Irish as you can get, with the shamrock shenanigans and the royals and the Irish wolfhound on St Patrick's Day.
Everybody speaks English in the Welsh and Irish Guards. Can’t believe you thought otherwise. There are no tests to speak other languages. Imagine when the Irish or Welsh guards are on tour working with other regiments and corps, how the hell would they communicate with each other?
@@0w784g Not many because they are only 7000 places,in the past its been as high 30 000 and is going to be increased to 10000.Granted its not attractive in terms of pay ,but at the moment the army has a finite number of personnell .Ireland can afford 20 000 no problem if we so wish.
You’d be surprised. I’ve worked with English men who’ve come over to join, a lot had previous British army service & moved over here, then joined up. When they come from the British army their training is fcuking gleaming. Great lads
@@desmo9159 🤣🤣…..I’m a 2434 from 1974 - 1998. Intake 74/14 Cambrai Bks….Royal Hussars. You should be at least a Warrant Officer at the 16 year point. That’s the difference boy.
I note by your closing statement in referring to me as "BOY " you once again display complete ignorance, and that my initial comment was indeed 100% correct thank you for your service Mick .
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Excellent Interview Brendan, your an excellent ambassador for the Battalion and indeed all Irish Guards everywhere
QS
Really good interview. Knew Brendan well from his days with C Company 20th Battalion FCA. He did us proud here.
Well done Brendan, from former L/sgt SG.
Outstanding interview
He is a quisling
Brendan was a brilliant interviewee
I remember Brendan when I was a red arse aka a gdsm straight from training.
Can honestly say he was an absolute gentleman, wasn’t a bollox to the new blokes for the sake of it and always had a massive smile on his face.
So glad to see him doing so well much deserved, Top bloke
Very interesting stories and viewpoint from a courageous man.
Just to add about the Irish Guards LP. It was recorded by
Beltona Records. London, England.
Blast from the past there! Well done Brenden, QS.
Best of best great examples of mixed Irish living and trully sharing alongside fellow Irish of all cultures.
I was at a jumble sale many years ago where i bought an LP which was recorded by the
THE. PIPES AND DRUMS Ist BATTALLION IRISH GUARDS.
Some soldier had already written a date on the sleeve: 27/10/ 1964. The sodier has signed his name on it as Cpl P P....
I have deliberately put in only the fist letter of his sutname.
So it looks the LP was recorded some time before the date mentioned.
There are some lovely tunes on the LP. like
The wearing of the green
The last rose of summer
Believe me
Garryowen
The minstrel boy
The green hills of Tyrol
Great video.........I heard the Irish Guards are the top regiment in the British Army..........Blessings...........
Great interview, as an ex gulf war 2 veteran of Telic One, we go over for our mates not Queen and country
A really wonderful interview. Brendan at first is obviously nervous, but he shows himself and speaks well. I must complement the interviewer, who is searching but conversational in the best Irish tradition.
I notice how when the camera zooms in on Bredan the camera makes sure to zoom past the Poppy to make sure it is not front and centre I wonder why. By the way Well done Brendan my uncle served in the Irish Guards.
Our close shot wasn't to exclude the poppy, but to achieve a shallow depth of field with the interviewer's head visible. it's a stylistic choice more than anything else.
You are thinking too much pal.
Zooming in like that gives a nicer background blurred (bokeh)
I’d the pleasure of meeting Brendan and some of his buddies from the Irish Guards Association at the Irish Veterans Day celebrations in McKee Barracks this weekend.. Lovely interview
Great boxing battalion,I was trained at the factory…Pirbright,Guards depot and it will always be…THE GUARDS DEPOT.🏴💂♀️
,my Dad served in the Scots Guards but always had time for the Irish Guards said they had the best music ! He was in the guards depot at Caterham in Surrey before they moved to Pirbright after the war. My husband was from Eire
Household Cavalry: Blues and Royals and Life Guards.
Superb viewing… 👏👏👍
Thank you!
Gleaming Brendan.
While the Irish Guards was formed to honour Irishmen in the British Army who fought the Boers in South Africa other Irishmen were naming Hurling clubs such as Lahorna De Wets (outside Nenagh Co. Tipp) to honour the Boers fighting for freedom from the yolk of colonialism.
My great grandpa is an an O'Neill from Armagh.🇮🇪
Well done Brendan mate QS
Marvellous.
Fascinating - I was just at a point where I was investigating the history of the Irish Guards, as I too was curious as to how many were actually "Irish". I was curious to know if there is a mandatory Irish language proficiency test? ( I assume in the "Welsh" Guards they speak Welsh?). Does he still hold an Irish passport? Also, what role religion plays? I assume you have to take an oath of allegiance to the Crown? How would he have felt if deployed to serve in NI? I can understand young lads wanting to join for the adventure and the craic or if you were a life long Anglophile or if you were in need of a job as Brendan was, but beyond that, why join something that is so fake Oirish pokery (like the Order of St Patrick) and is about as stage Irish as you can get, with the shamrock shenanigans and the royals and the Irish wolfhound on St Patrick's Day.
Everybody speaks English in the Welsh and Irish Guards. Can’t believe you thought otherwise. There are no tests to speak other languages. Imagine when the Irish or Welsh guards are on tour working with other regiments and corps, how the hell would they communicate with each other?
If i remember right Jack Doyle tne famous boxer was in the Irish Guards for a time.
Up The Micks QS
QS Brendan
QS Brendan.
Quisling
Quis Separabit?
The Irish Guards - not Royal Irish Guards
We’ve corrected the mistake!
I wonder how many british have served in the irish army ,probably very few
To be fair, not many Irish serve in the Irish army. Geography dictates the UK as de facto military protector of Ireland.
@@0w784g Not many because they are only 7000 places,in the past its been as high 30 000 and is going to be increased to 10000.Granted its not attractive in terms of pay ,but at the moment the army has a finite number of personnell .Ireland can afford 20 000 no problem if we so wish.
@@0w784g To be fair JJ, between about 1750 and 1815 the Irish in the British Army & Navy were pretty much the military protectors of Britain 😉
You’d be surprised. I’ve worked with English men who’ve come over to join, a lot had previous British army service & moved over here, then joined up. When they come from the British army their training is fcuking gleaming. Great lads
Collaborators , ?
Many Irish men that were in the British army came back to Ireland and fought for it so don’t judge
A lance sergeant is just a corporal …..24 years service….he was obviously hopeless; just a time serving seat warmer.
Who would I choose in battle , lance Sgt, Brendan a real warrior or yourself a keyboard one hmm
@@desmo9159 🤣🤣…..I’m a 2434 from 1974 - 1998. Intake 74/14 Cambrai Bks….Royal Hussars. You should be at least a Warrant Officer at the 16 year point. That’s the difference boy.
I note by your closing statement in referring to me as "BOY " you once again display complete ignorance, and that my initial comment was indeed 100% correct thank you for your service Mick .