Irish Guards Singers

EDM number 261 in 2008-09, proposed by Edward O'Hara on 11/12/2008.
Categorised under the topics of Armed forces and Performing arts.

That this House congratulates the Irish Guards Singers on their recent tours of the west coast of Ireland, where they sang to raise funds for charities in Mayo and Roscommon and gave concerts in Westport, Knock, Ballinrobe and Castlebar; observes the historic significance of their performance with the drums and pipes of the 1st battalion Irish Guards by the invitation of the Irish people at the unveiling in the Peace Park in Castlebar of the first monument erected in the Irish Republic to the memory of those Irish people who lost their lives while serving in the armed forces of other nations including the British army; notes that they were commended personally by Mary McAleese, President of Ireland, for their commitment and in a letter by the Prime Minister for their contribution to building a better understanding between the peoples of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland through the medium of music; notes their continued commitment not only to such high profile events but also to work for local charities in Merseyside and surrounding districts; and urges new recruits from the Northern Micks who can sing On Mother Kelly's Doorstep without sending the cat clawing up the back gate to join them in singing for charity, peace and understanding.

This motion has been signed by a total of 22 MPs.