| 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.
In the 1924 Olympics the song was used by Irish athletes in the absence of a national anthem.
It is the regimental slow march of the Irish Guards.
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. 5 March 2013. 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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