Redmond's own brother Major Willie Redmond MP, despite being aged over 50 years, was one of five Irish MP.s who enlisted, the others J. L. Esmonde, Stephen Gwynn, William Redmond and D. D. Sheehan as well as former MP Tom Kettle.
Redmond's own son, William Redmond, enlisted, as did his brother Major Willie Redmond MP, despite being aged over 50 years. They were among a group of five Irish MP.s who enlisted, the others being Sir John Esmonde, Stephen Gwynn and D. D. Sheehan, as well as former MP Tom Kettle.