Let Erin Remember
| Let Erin Remember | |
|---|---|
| Form | Traditional 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[]
- ^ Hannigan, D. (2012). Terence MacSwiney: The Hunger Strike that Rocked an Empire. O'Brien Press. ISBN 9781847174376. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ^ "History Ireland". historyireland.com. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ^ Chant, C. (2013). The Handbook of British Regiments (Routledge Revivals). Taylor & Francis. ISBN 9781134647316. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
External links[]
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- Irish folk songs
- Historical national anthems
- Song stubs