The Regimental Mascot is an
Irish Wolfhound who is looked after by a Drummer (Guardsmen
of the Corp of Drums are given the rank of Drummer) and
leads the Regiment on all parades. The Mascots are all named
after High Kings and Legendary Chieftains of Ireland. The
latest Regimental Mascot has been named Aengus after the
Irish
Warrior King Aengus MacNadfraech. Aengus was baptised by
St Patrick as the first Christian King of Munster. During
the
ceremony St Patrick, without realising it, allowed the pointed
end of his crozier to pierce Aengus's foot. Aengus thought
that this was part of the Ceremony and endured the pain without
uttering a word. Below are the names of the mascots
of the 1st Battalion Irish Guards.
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