Talk:Ulster Volunteer Force

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Aughavey 29 June 2005 13:49 (UTC) Just a note to say that whilst the article is based in truth it is also biased. The conflict in Northern Ireland was ethnic-religious by the fact that largely, although by no means unanimously, the Catholic (Nationalist / Republican) people did not support the Northern Ireland state or its continuing links to the UK prefering to obtain reunification with the South of Ireland whilst the Protestant population were largely Unionist / Loyalist in out look wishing to retain Ireland (Northern Ireland after partition - the vast majority of Irish Protestants live in Ulster) within the UK.

The comment about the Ulster Defence Regiment helping with the Dublin bombing is also unsubstantiated. The Barron report could not find any eveidence for this but did not rule out individual members of the security forces colluding with the UVF.

Aughavey 1 July 2005 21:27 (UTC)

"These attacks were carried out in conjunction with the Ulster Protestant Volunteers, another paramilitary organisation, which had been established by the Reverend Ian Paisley. Many men were members of both groups."

This is entirely unsubstantiated. From the University of Ulster CAIN website:- Ulster Protestant Volunteers (UPV) A Loyalist paramilitary style grouping which was established in the late 1960s. The UPV had close links with the Ulster Constitution Defence Committee (UCDC) which was established by Ian Paisley in 1966. The UPV took part in most of the counter demonstrations organised by Paisley against the Civil Rights marches of the late 1960s. The motto of the UPV was, 'For God and Ulster'.

Ulster Constitution Defence Committee (UCDC) The UCDC was established in 1966 and was made up of a committee of 13 with Ian Paisley as the head of the committee. The UCDC was the means by which Paisley led the protest against the reforms of Terence O'Neill in the late 1960s. The UCDC was also the ruling body of the Loyalist paramilitary style grouping the Ulster Protestant Volunteers (UPV).

Aughavey 14:30, 20 July 2005 (UTC) Mr McCord was in Washington for St Patricks Day 2005 alongside the McCartney sisters who`s brother was killed by Sinn Fein / IRA members and also the widow of Detective Garda McCabe(Irish police officer) who was shot during a bungled IRA armed robbery to campaign in america against the Loyalist and Republican paramilitaries.

Reaction: Sinn Féin/IRA? Robert McCartney was murdered by members of the (late) IRA for sure, but by members of Sinn Féin...?

[edit] Disambiguation Page?

Hello,

Would this article not be better and more clear if it was made into a form of disambiguation page. The original "Ulster Volunteer Force" is in no way related to the current paramilitary/terrorist organisation that uses the name. Having them in the same article implies tat they are the same organisation. Comments please.

Jonto 01:50, 23 July 2005 (UTC)

Agreed. There should be different pages. Jdorney 16:35, 7 February 2006 (UTC)

Ulster Volunteer Force today is the same force when it was first established but today are known as paramilitary/terrorist organisation , thats the only difference.

[edit] Dublin/Monaghan bombings collusion

The UVF issued a statement[1] in 1993 claiming they carried out the bombings alone.

The Barron report [2] says this: "However, while [Mr. Justice Barron] felt there was direct evidence that collusion was operating in Northern Ireland at that time, he also felt there was no evidence to suggest direct collusion in relation to the Dublin and Monaghan bombings.". (That's not to say there was no collusion of course, especially given the incompetent Garda investigation and the various other confirmed cases of loyalist/security force collusion, but the word "alleged" is necessary as a disclaimer.)

Demiurge 10:43, 9 August 2005 (UTC)

The UVF are terrorists... Plain and simple... Not "defenders" just psychopats... murders...

I personally think 'Death Squad' is a more accurate label. SCVirus 01:44, 22 December 2005 (UTC)

Not exactly a subjective or unbiased opinion their. On many occasions they were the only effective defence the Loyalist people had from Republican murder, it's only a shame they couldn't do more to stop the ethnic cleansing of protestants in the border areas.

When exactly did the UVF "defend" the Loyalist people? The well armed police in Northern Ireland consisted, and still consists of, a large majority of Protestants. It's members therefore have always been broadly sympathetic to the Loyalist community. Surely this was the most effective defense they had?

The UVF never protected Protestants, the vast majority of it's victims were civilians that were targeted for their religion rather than as part of any specific strategy against the IRA. This would indicate that it's motives were hatred of Catholics rather than protection of it's own community.

The UVF where a regiment and made up the 36th regiment of the British army in the first world war. Thus the Irish revolution was like walking into an unlocked house. So they may celebrate, and we will let them. As to this date, Ulster has remained British.

But for the years that the UVF defended Ulster, We give them praise. If it was not for them, Ulster would be in the hands of the IRA.

Sinn Fein’s president Gerry Adams should not be allowed to stand for government As he is a known terrorist. He should be jailed for his involvement like the men of Ulster have been.

For god and Ulster, No Surrender. Ulster Will Always Remain British.

Indeed, considering the fact that the UVF killed a total of 21 IRA or INLA members throughout the entire troubles (the UDA got another 2), while they murdered over 350 civilians (the UDA murdered another 78), they cannot be considered by any sane individual defenders. SCVirus 05:12, 5 February 2006 (UTC) PS: please sign your messages people.

To the above 'For God And Ulster' person - Can't you grasp that this is an encyclopedia? Keep your opinions off it. If you think Ulster will remain british, fine, but don't try to provoke people by putting in on Wikipedia. There are plenty of Loyalist websites you can post your opinions on.--Dicdoc 15:11, 5 February 2006 (UTC)

To the "for god and for ulster" guy. This is an encyclopedia. Go away back to followfollow.com and take your bigoted, hate filled, loyalist pish with you. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 81.109.34.78 (talk • contribs) on 01:30, 21 February 2006.

i'm sure the southern irish volunteers who fought within the 36th division would be proud of your comments, as for facts and figures , the ira has killed a lot more catholics than the loyalist paramilitaries ever did , but unlike your green tinted view (you're not american by any chance) this is an explanation of the original u.v.f and not the drug dealing gangsters of today, their deeds are well documented

Captain E M F Bell VC, 9th Battalion The Royal Inniskillen Fusiliers Second Lieutenant J S Emerson VC, 9th Battalion The Royal Inniskillen Fusiliers Lance Corporal E Seaman VC, 2nd Battalion The Royal Inniskillen Fusiliers Fusilier M Harvey VC, 1st Battalion The Royal Inniskillen Fusiliers Second Lieutenant E De Wind VC 15th Battalion The Royal Irish Rifles Rifleman W F McFazdean VC, 14th Battalion The Royal Irish Rifles Rifleman R Quigg VC, 12th Battalion The Royal Irish Rifles Lieutenant G St G S Cather 9th Battalion The Royal Irish Rifles Second Lieutenant C E Knox VC, Royal Engineers (attached 36th Division

lest we forget

[edit] Add some things

Added an image and some history. This article should be ten times longer :/ Fluffy999 06:35, 13 May 2006 (UTC)

Added another image, article needs more detail. It doesnt compare to all the Sinn Fein/IRA articles- just appears to go from listing one atrocity to another. Will see if I can add some details Fluffy999 22:48, 13 May 2006 (UTC)

Some of the images will need to go- just noticed that you can only have 1 TV screenshot per article. An article on loyalist weaponry/importation might work- like the PIRA one. Will investigate. Fluffy999 16:08, 23 May 2006 (UTC)

I will not be responding to messages left on my talkpage or on pages for articles I have worked on. Will no longer be contributing to wikipedia. Thank you. Fluffy999 13:02, 30 May 2006 (UTC)