The meaning of ‘Erin go Bragh’ #irishhistory | Davy Holden Music

'A Row In The Town'/'Erin Go Bragh' (Peadar Kearney) Performed by The Wolfe Tones Stair na hÉireann/History of Ireland I'll tell you a story of a row in the town, When the green flag went up and the Crown rag came down, 'Twas the neatest and sweetest thing ever you saw, And they played the best games played in Erin Go Bragh. One of our comrades was down at Ring's end, For the honour of Ireland to hold and defend, He had no veteran soldiers but volunteers raw, Playing sweet Mauser music for Erin

You won’t go very long today without hearing the phrase, “Erin go Bragh” (roughly translated, Ireland forever). Have a safe and Happy St. Patrick’s Day. | ComEd