Let Erin Remember
| Let Erin Remember | |
|---|---|
| Form | Traditional Irish song |
"Let Erin Remember"is atraditional Irish song.The song is often played on thebagpipes.
History[edit]
Performances and use[edit]
In 1920 the song was played at the funeral ofhunger striker,Terence MacSwiney.[1]
In the1924 Olympicsthe song was used byIrishathletes in the absence of anational anthem.[2]
It is the regimentalslow marchof theIrish Guards.[3]
References[edit]
- ^Hannigan, D. (2012).Terence MacSwiney: The Hunger Strike that Rocked an Empire.O'Brien Press.ISBN9781847174376.Retrieved2018-04-12.
- ^"History Ireland".historyireland.5 March 2013.Retrieved2018-04-12.
- ^Chant, C. (2013).The Handbook of British Regiments (Routledge Revivals).Taylor & Francis.ISBN9781134647316.Retrieved2018-04-12.
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