2007-09-02 22:35:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Briefly the connection stems from Irishmen who were serving in the US Army at the time of the Mexican-American wars, who deserted the American side and went over to the Mexicans who were Catholic and who the Irish Catholics felt a similar feeling of well being, and objected to them being downtrodden by the US.
The Mexicans formed them into a Regiment who then fought on the Mexican side, many were killed and many were taken prisoner, the captured were sentenced to die by hanging, the were made stand on the gallows, with a rope around their neck all morning in the hot son, the American Officer in charge of the execution vowing none would hang until the moment the US flag could be seen atop of highest building the town they were fighting for.
As the US flag was raised the Irishmen were hung, no mercy shown.
After-wards the Mexicans erected a monument to the Irish bravery and every day a Mexican guard of honor makes a salute.
2007-09-03 00:27:18 · answer #1 · answered by conranger1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure Ireland is technically an ally of any country as it is neutral.
2007-09-03 05:38:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not aware of any formal alliance. Though i have noticed that our flags are very similar, we're both predominantly catholic and we both drink too much.
2007-09-03 05:41:01 · answer #3 · answered by H M 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you mean to tell me that you have never been to a "Carlos Murphy's?" Great pub / diner !
2007-09-03 08:09:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
oh cee senior pleas to put some potatos in my tortilla's please. ireland is an ally to as its neutrel..
2007-09-04 13:55:48 · answer #5 · answered by IHATETHEEUSKI 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We are neutral but we still luv ya. ; )
2007-09-03 06:22:09 · answer #6 · answered by Misty Blue 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's all good mate, cheers.
2007-09-03 05:54:05 · answer #7 · answered by quob 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋