ISG on the brendan O'conner show

the GALL

The Irish survivalist group are on the Brendan O'connor show tonight any one any views on this?

Tabnabs

Mainstream RTE media vs grown men who believe in SHTF & TEOTWAWKI scenarios, dress in camo gear and camp out in the woods? Sensationalism or an interesting and informed interview, I know where my money lies...

Pat Mustard

EDIT: They will be on Ear to the Ground next Thursday 30th Jan also.

the GALL

they have been gaining awareness in the media recently the paper(Times) last sunday, the Ray Darcy show Thur and the Brendan O'conner show this saturday.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/246023465562826/

if anyone is interested, there is a broad spectrum of people with the same goal/views

Danpad

Whilst I agree with people/groups that like to be prepared, I'm not sure that disclosing the fact that several members of your group possess firearms, regardless of them being licensed, and use them to hunt when they're all out on a meet up, on national TV is a good thing. On top of this, I have a general distrust of the media to portray such people generally having been a tad burnt by them myself. "Can we come out and interview you whilst taking some pics of your hens, water butts and veggies?" the Indo asked. "Yes," I agreed, thinking that it would be nice to show others how I've utilised my normal urban garden to be a somewhat self sufficient space.
............."PREPARING FOR THE APOCALYPSE" was the headline.

the GALL

he didn't say that they all hunt together when out on a meet up as far as I'm aware. All the group respect the law and what the law says about hunting.
I will agree with you about Media sensationalism, the guys done an interview with the times last week and were quoted as saying they have a bunker full of food, when in fact they don't, sure we'll see what 'Ear to the Ground' have to say next week.

Danpad

Well, proclaiming that a few of them are gun holders and that they have consumed rabbits, pheasant etc whilst out camping might suggest that they do a bit of hunting, however, I don't doubt that they do respect the law with regards to hunting, I'm not questioning that. I just feel that attracting media attention, turning up in camo and disclosing your activities to the nation might not be such a good thing given the subject material. Horses for courses I suppose, all I know is that after my experience with the media, they'll go for sensationalism before the human story side of things.

the GALL

It is what it is Dan.

Tabnabs

What's the idea behind all the media exposure? They seem to be a very media hungry organisation?

Pat Mustard

Just watched the lads on RTE player. It was interesting. Thought they did quite well.

aaakev

The Mustard wrote: »

Just watched the lads on RTE player. It was interesting. Thought they did quite well.

Yeah have to agree they came off quite well imo. Fair play to them

SNAKEDOC

Think the camo gear was a bit much. In fairness its hard to take anyone seriously dressed in full dpm in a studio. I thought the interview wasnt great as no real information about the aims and goals of the group were announced. Yea they said well we prepare and train using skills just incase but it was all a little vague. The media kinda led them down their own path. And the little jib about eating the roadkill might have been out of place.

Tabnabs

The aims and goals are somewhat expressed in their Youtube promo:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ43Chyjs5k

A load of other bushcraft and some hunting stuff if you check out the youtube channel.

Stovepipe

Agree with snakedoc; wearing DPM just puts people in mind of the odder variety of militias in isolated compounds in the USA so the useful points of the message don't get across.

regards
Stovepipe

The Glass Key

I specifically avoid having any obvious military type gear in my kit because I don't want to be singled out as some sort of vigilante. To me it sends all the wrong messages. Even from a point of view of being caught up in a civilian evacuation (in say a chemical disaster or flood) then the last thing I want to do is stick out in a crowd.

Danpad

It looks like the lads have a tight little group and fair play to them, however, such detailed disclosure is not my cup of tea. I suppose I have to keep in mind though that this is my own preference and perhaps they simply don't mind the glare of the media and, consequently, the eyes of the public. The Youtube video for example, gives details of the location of one of their members.

thehippychippy

I think they did well. They came across imo as two lads who like to hunt and camp out. Didn't like the camo gear, but then again, I don't like suits either. Even she-who-must-be-obeyed thought they came across well, and she gets sore eyes rolling them at me sometimes. I thought the media would blast out the Apocalypse side of it a bit more but, again, imo, I thought it was a fair enough interview and the lads presented their case well.

deegs2

Tabnabs wrote: »

What's the idea behind all the media exposure? They seem to be a very media hungry organisation?

They came to us...

deegs2

Stovepipe wrote: »

Agree with snakedoc; wearing DPM just puts people in mind of the odder variety of militias in isolated compounds in the USA so the useful points of the message don't get across.

regards
Stovepipe

we were asked/told to wear camo..I myself didn't want to go full camo, as you can see...the questions were pre arranged but It went good..so I'm happy..Frank

aaakev

deegs2 wrote: »

we were asked/told to wear camo..I myself didn't want to go full camo, as you can see...the questions were pre arranged but It went good..so I'm happy..Frank

I guessed you were asked to wear the camo alright. Yas did well fair play

thehippychippy

Had thought you were asked to wear it alright. Well done lads, again, thought yous did a good job of keeping it normal, level headed and fun

Fries-With-That

I've just watched the interview on RTE player, and I thought it went very well.

For 2 guys untrained in the art of television interview techniques you passed yourselves with aplomb.

I figured the camouflage was a request to make it visually appealing to a television audience, and for Brendan to be able to use his blending in to the velvet quip.

In fairness to Brendan he also handled it very well and took the answers he was given without trying to steer the conversation in any particular direction.

Well done to the 2 guys and I am delighted to see that I'm not the only person of a certain vintage interested in this area.

I can't help thinking that Frank was secretly pleased with himself that his fire starting worked so well, as I'd imagine a live demonstration isn't the easiest thing to pull off when under lights camera action situations.

deegs2

Cheers..thanks for the nice comment
Frank

feck sake lads

not one of them has a bike:rolleyes:

TheBuck

deegs2 wrote: »

we were asked/told to wear camo..I myself didn't want to go full camo, as you can see...the questions were pre arranged but It went good..so I'm happy..Frank

Was it a condition of the interview to wear it ? Have to admit i was worried when I saw the camo on set and thought these guys are gonna be pegged as preppers in the US . But the interview went well so glad there.
Also does this mean you are taking on new members ?
Well done guys.

Tabnabs

On Spin 1038 now
www.spin1038.com/player/

deegs2

feck sake lads wrote: »

not one of them has a bike:rolleyes:

What do we need a bike for...We have a Land rover Defender and a wench...

deegs2

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10203352612962374&set=gm.1448596835355940&type=1&theater

The Glass Key

deegs2 wrote: »

What do we need a bike for...We have a Land rover Defender and a wench...

Which one would you be riding?

feck sake lads

The Glass Key wrote: »

Which one would you be riding?

where will the fuel come from when the s..t hits the van.
a bike will take you to where ever you need to go.
check out bug out bike with the swiss army.:cool:

deegs2

The Glass Key wrote: »

Which one would you be riding?

mine is the camo job