In the nineteenth century almost 60% of the British Empire’s armed forces was Irish-born or of Irish descent. However, in Ireland, the ‘fighting Irish’ were not permitted to carry arms. The special legislation was rigorously enforced.
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In the nineteenth century almost 60% of the British Empire’s armed forces was Irish-born or of Irish descent. However, in Ireland, the ‘fighting Irish’ were not permitted to carry arms. The special legislation was rigorously enforced.