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Hey, guys I was watching a cable movie, however I didn't see the beginning. But the movie was based on a group of Irishmen who 'deserted' the US Army during the Mexican-American War and fought alongside the Mexicans. Some guy named John Reily and most of them were executed by the Americans. I Googled the subject and came up with the facts. During St. Patrick's Day both Ireland and Mexico pay homage to these soldiers. I find the subject fascinating.

Heard that one before. FAscinating is right.

Did you also know that the founder of the Bolivian Navy was Irish?

We is EVERYWHERE...

and the founder of the Argentine Navy was Admiral William Brown, he was born in Foxford, County Mayo.

that's the guy I meant...

Wow, that's interesting.

There are several articles about the San Patricio Battalion.


Igor

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Don't know if this'll work linky wise. Interesting little sight. Seems we do have some influence around the place. Diaspora wise. What.

Toodles.

The link isn't coming up m8. Oh, I got the name of the movie- 'One Man's Hero' starring Tom Berenger.