The Irish Brigade at Gettysburg - Is the real Irish Wolfhound EXTINCT? 🇮🇪

Darrell visits the Irish Brigade Monument on Stony Hill at Gettysburg to discuss the history of the monument and the controversial history behind the "extinct" Irish Wolfhound breed.
#irish #irishwolfhound #gettysburg #militaryhistory

[@joeviking61]

“Gentle when stroked, Fierce when provoked”

[@Bandit-rd9xp]

9:48 Did you voice this accent cuz to me as a Irish person I think it’s pretty accurate. The way America and o Grady and loyalty was pronounced is pretty spot on

[@theministryforhistory]

Indeed! Thank you! I was channeling the Kildare relatives. ☘️

[@longlance67]

great video thank you for retelling the fascinating story of the monument.

[@theministryforhistory]

Thanks for watching!

[@The_13th_Hussar]

I was at Gettysburg in the summer of 2019, I wish I had known of this monument. I would of liked to have visited it, the end quote was rather beautiful I thought.

[@envybadger]

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[@steamgent4592]

There is another story that goes with that monument. The reason for the wolfhound was it stayed and guarded the dead body of his Master till he himself died. I've had wolfhounds they're wonderful, the slimmer ones with the hairy wire coat with deep chest and slender back end are truer to the original breed. Mine was absolutely wonderful and I still miss him everyday and he's been gone almost 10 yrs. He was just a truely wonderful animal to own. I don't think any dog I've had since has matched my wolfhound . Easy to train, loyal companions, that are breathing carpets. They just lay by you for hrs and hrs. As a Keystoner myself I've been to Gettysburg hundreds upon hundred of times and it's one of my favorite, along with little roundtop, and the spring.

[@michaelwhite8031]

My mother was a distant desendent of general Thomas Meagher.

[@jraelien5798]

Cool video!

[@theministryforhistory]

Thanks!

[@Lafuerza_V]

Awesome video

[@johnflorance8183]

Capt. James McKay Rorty named on that plaque, is a relative of my brother-in-law. Their first son was named after him.

[@fermageehamilton1402]

Your ☘️ accent was spot on at the end, fair play to yea. I would love to get to visit Gettysburg.

[@theministryforhistory]

Thanks very much indeed! It's great craic. Gettysburg is great to see! So much has been preserved.

[@annemadison7258]

I am related on to Patrick Kelly commander of the Irish Brigade. Another of my relatives was killed at Gettysburg, he was General Lewis Armistead.

[@TheKnightIrish]

Faugh a Ballagh!

[@michaelpowell6805]

They looked like Spanilards to me...

[@owryan1]

Ar dheist dé go raibh