The Patriot Game

"The Patriot Game" is an anti-British Irish ballad about the struggle to unify North Ireland (which is part of the United Kingdom) with the independent Irish Republic. It was written by Dominic Behan (younger brother of playwright Brendan Behan), the tune adapted from earlier folksongs. The song tells the story of Fergal O'Hanlon, an Irish rebel who was killed fighting the British at the age of 17. The song is perhaps the most famous to emerge from the Irish nationalist struggle, and is immensely popular amongst the IRA, as well as other groups. The Patriot Game has been recorded by numerous artists, including the Kingston Trio, Bob Dylan, and The Clancy Brothers. Dylan also used to tune in his song "With God On Our Side".

Related Topics:
Ballad - North Ireland - United Kingdom - Dominic Behan - Playwright - Brendan Behan - IRA - Kingston Trio - Bob Dylan - The Clancy Brothers

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