Why are the Irish good soldiers?

The reasons why the Irish makes good soldiers is partly down to our rebellious history and the fact the Irish diet produced fitter young men with the healthy mouths required to eat heavy army tack.

How powerful is the Irish military?

For 2021, Ireland is ranked 98 of 140 out of the countries considered for the annual GFP review.

How many Irish died in World War 2?

A roll of honour listing 7,507 Irish men and women who died while serving in the British, Commonwealth and Dominion Forces during the second World War was presented to Trinity College library in 2009. It comprised 3,617 names from the Republic and 3,890 from the North.

Is the Irish Army too small to fight in a war?

The Irish army, despite being so small are actually quite well trained. Although It is far too small to fight against larger armies such as the UK, France or Germany. Though they do not need to be incredibly powerful as their only duties are to aid the country and UN peacekeeping missions.

What was the role of the Irish Army in the troubles?

The Irish Army was used as an aid to the civil power to prevent cash robberies during the troubles and replaced transport services during a strike. Including its UN role, all its usefulness can be executed with 1,000 staff. How were SAS troops viewed by the IRA during the Troubles?

Did the Irish ever have a civil war?

Yes. Irish National Army soldiers shelling IRA positions during the Civil War. As others have stated, we had a Civil War within a year of gaining independence.

Why did men join up for WW1 in Ireland?

After the outbreak of the First World War, men flocked to recruiting stations in Ireland. Their motivations were often the same as those who joined up in England, Scotland and Wales: a sense of duty, the belief that the war was a just cause, a desire for adventure, the bonds of friendship and economic reasons.