Fields Of Athenry, The

March · 4/4 · D major

The Fields of Athenry is a well-known Irish folk ballad written in the 1970s by Pete St. John rather than a traditional tune, though its exact early history beyond its modern composition is distinct from older folk antecedents. Set in four-four time as a steady march in the key of D major, the song features a soaring, emotional melody that builds in intensity. It is deeply associated with Irish sporting culture and emigration history, frequently sung by crowds at international rugby and association football matches.

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