Let Erin Remember
FormTraditional Irish song

"Let Erin Remember" is a traditional Irish song. The song is often played on the bagpipes.

History

Performances and use

In 1920 the song was played at the funeral of hunger striker, Terence MacSwiney.[1]

In the 1924 Olympics the song was used by Irish athletes in the absence of a national anthem.[2]

The Irish Guards regiment of the British Army use the song when slow marching.[3]

References

  1. Hannigan, D. (2012). Terence MacSwiney: The Hunger Strike that Rocked an Empire. O'Brien Press. ISBN 9781847174376. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
  2. "History Ireland". historyireland.com. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
  3. Chant, C. (2013). The Handbook of British Regiments (Routledge Revivals). Taylor & Francis. ISBN 9781134647316. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
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