Rifles of the I.R.A. (song)
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"Rifles of the I.R.A." | |
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Song | |
Language | English |
Released | 1968 |
Genre | Irish folk |
Songwriter(s) | Dominic Behan |
"Rifles of the I.R.A." is an Irish folk song. The song is associated with the Irish War of Independence and the Irish Civil War. Many references are made in the song to events in Irish history such as the execution of Irish republican Kevin Barry, the Easter Rising and the Burning of Cork.[1]
Recordings[]
Artists and groups who have recorded the song include:
- Dominic Behan, original composer
- The Wolfe Tones, on their 1969 album Rifles of the I.R.A.[2]
References[]
- ^ "Rifles Of The I.R.A. lyrics and chords". Irish folk songs.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-03-21.
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Categories:
- Irish folk songs
- Folk song stubs