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"The Fields of Athenry" is an Irish folk Ballad set during the Great Irish Famine (1845-1850) about a fictional man from near Athenry in County Galway who has been sentenced to transportation to botany Bay, Australia, for stealing food for his starving family. It is a widely known and popular anthem for Celtic FC fans and Irish sports supporters.
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Who wrote the fields of athenry?
tom brady
What type of music is fighting music?
College fight songs are usually performed by marching bands. Professional sport teams may use a wide variety of music ranging from hip hop songs to classical Irish folk songs such as the Fields of Athenry.
What are the recorder notes for the Fields Of Athenry?
the notes are C#,D#B,G,D,G,A,B,A,G,D,G,A,B,C#,D#,A,D#,D#D#,C#,B,G,G,A,B,A,A,A,A,A,B,C',B,A,G
Is there a gospel song that includes lyrics who will work in my fields?
I think the Related Link is the song you're talking about.
How many songs did strawberry fields album have on?
The song strawberry fields forever is on the magical myetery tour album which has 11 songs on it
Who wrote the fields of athenry?
tom brady
What is that Irish song played at hockey games?
It is not about soccer, but The Fields of Athenry is an Irish song that is sung at many soccer matches.
Who wrote the Irish folk ballad 'The Fields of Athenry'?
Pete St. John has stated he wrote the words as well as the music for the Irish folk ballad, "The Fields of Athenry." Though a claim was made in 1880 that similar words were written by someone else. The national football team in Ireland adopted this song in 1990 during the World Cup and later on by the Celtic supporters in the 1990s.
When was Athenry F.C. created?
Athenry F.C. was created in 1971.
When did Sack of Athenry happen?
Sack of Athenry happened in 1572.
When was Athenry GAA created?
Athenry GAA was created in 1885.
When was Athenry railway station created?
Athenry railway station was created in 1851.
When did Second Battle of Athenry happen?
Second Battle of Athenry happened on 1316-08-10.
An Irish song besides Molly Malone and your Wild Irish Rose?
The Feilds of Athenry. The Rose of Tralee. Danny Boy.
When was Out in the Fields - song - created?
Out in the Fields - song - was created in 1985.
What is the population of athenry co galway Ireland?
2012 2,412
What is the Reference to Travelian's Corn in the Irish song Fields of Athenry?
"The song tells the story of Lord Trevelyan who brought a supply of corn back from America in a bid to battle starvation during the potato famine in the mid-nineteenth century. Unfortunately it was Indian corn, too hard to be milled, so useless. However, local people thought it would save them and so broke into the stores, were arrested, and subsequently deported to Australia."
