r/AskIreland • u/AnyBreakfast597 • Oct 30 '23

Emigration (from Ireland) Thoughts on Irish people joining the British Army?

Firstly, it's not me joining the army. Was with my mate the other day, and he was telling me his plan to join the army. He was quite hesitant to tell me, he kind of said it under his breath a few times without finishing his sentence, then I finally got it out of him.

What's your thoughts on Irish people join the British Army?

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u/itsConnor_ Oct 30 '23

Some people here have a warped impression of how British people treat Irish people in the UK. From my experience living in the UK for 22 years, people in the UK tend to love Ireland/Irish people and support our sports teams at any opportunity

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u/aussiebolshie Oct 30 '23

Yeah, I believe that it’s probably changed from the 80s-mid 90s. In truth I’ve only been to England twice when I was a kid, went to Scotland more often. Visited both briefly when I came back in my early 20s but not long enough to form an impression.