Governor Gianforte Celebrates Montana’s Rich Irish Heritage

Proclaims Irish Heritage Day

• March 15 2024

HELENA, Mont. – Continuing a decades-long tradition, Governor Greg Gianforte today raised the Irish tricolor flag at the State Capitol and proclaimed March 17 as Irish Heritage Day.

“Montana’s history is rich with Irish heritage,” Gov. Gianforte said. “For generations, Montanans of Irish descent have helped shaped our great state. I was proud to raise the Irish Flag this morning at the State Capitol alongside the statue of Thomas Francis Meagher.”

Gov. Gianforte proclaiming Irish Heritage Day at the State Capitol

Raising the Irish tricolor flag to begin the celebration, the governor then joined the Thomas Francis Meagher Division of the Ancient Order of the Hibernians to recognize Irish Heritage Day. 

The celebration concluded with musical and dance performances in the Capitol Rotunda from Pipes and Drums of the Black Devils and Tiernan Irish Dancers. 

Gov. Gianforte is the seventh Montana governor to participate in this 39-year-long tradition.

The governor’s proclamation may be viewed here.

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