A sprig of shamrock

Title

A sprig of shamrock

Genre

Music; Feature

TX Date

17 Mar 1979

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:48:51

Description

Dick Phillips takes a look at the Irish Guards on St Patrick’s day. The tradition of the regiment, and St Patrick’s Day, and the history of the regiment. Includes interviews with regiment members and band music.

Contributors

Dick Phillips

Keywords

Ireland; Customs and traditions; Public holidays; Regiments; Military band music; Soldiers; Irish Guards

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