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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.


What is the fields of athenry song about?

"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.


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.


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.


What is the population of athenry co galway Ireland?

2012 2,412


Which Country was Colonel McCrae in when he wrote In Flanders Fields?

Colonel McCrae was in Canada when he wrote In Flanders Fields. He was in hospital after being shot.


Who wrote London Fields?

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Who wrote the fields of anfield road?

THE FIELDS OF ANFIELD ROAD the first two verses and chorus were written by a Liverpool fan Edward R Williams from Wallasey on the Wirral. It took a few years for the song to properly catch on with fans but has since developed into one of Liverpool fans favorite songs probably the most well known after you"ll never walk alone which is Liverpools official anthem but on the eve of the 20th anniversary of the hillsborough disaster THE FIELDS OF ANFIELD ROAD was used to commemorate the disaster and was released in the charts and reached number 14 in the UK top 40 chart on the 12.04.2009 and also reached number 9 in the itunes chart on the 13.04.2009. Pete st john wrote the original fields of athenry in 1979 but had no input whatsoever in the fields of anfield road and this is documented in the book written by Nicky Allt The boys from the Mersey, and also on the official fields of anfield road CD cover.