Rifles of the I.R.A. (song) explained

"Rifles of the I.R.A." is an Irish folk song associated with the Irish War of Independence and the Irish Civil War. The song contains several references Irish historical events including 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 1970 album Rifles of the I.R.A.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Rifles Of The I.R.A. lyrics and chords. Irish folk songs.
2. Web site: Rifles of the IRA . 2015-03-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304033226/http://www.wolfetonesofficialsite.com/roi.htm . 2016-03-04 . dead .