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The Orange and Green: Irish-Canadian rangers in Ireland
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The Orange and Green: Irish-Canadian rangers in Ireland
The Orange and Green: Irish-Canadian rangers touring in Ireland, 1917, welcomed in Belfast, Dublin, Cork, and Armagh. Date: 1917
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Apr16 Armagh Belfast Cork Dublin Rangers Touring
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The Orange and Green: Irish-Canadian Rangers in Ireland, 1917 - A Warm Welcome Home Amidst the chaos and turmoil of the First World War, a unique moment of unity and pride unfolded in Ireland as the Orange and Green Irish-Canadian Rangers were welcomed back to their ancestral homeland. In the spring of 1917, these brave soldiers, clad in their distinctive orange and green uniforms, embarked on a tour of their native land, visiting Belfast, Dublin, Cork, and Armagh. The Orange and Green Irish-Canadian Rangers were a battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, made up predominantly of Irish immigrants and their descendants. Established in 1916, they were the first all-Irish unit in the Canadian military. Their unique identity, a blend of their Canadian and Irish heritage, was reflected in their uniforms, which featured the colors of the Irish flag. As they toured Ireland, the Rangers were met with a hero's welcome. Thousands of people turned out to greet them, waving flags and cheering as they marched through the streets of Belfast, Dublin, Cork, and Armagh. The soldiers were proud to represent both their Canadian and Irish identities, and the warm reception they received from the Irish people was a testament to the enduring bonds of heritage and kinship that transcended the political and military divisions of the time. This evocative photograph captures the spirit of that moment, as the Orange and Green Irish-Canadian Rangers, having fought valiantly for their adopted country, were welcomed back to their ancestral homeland with open arms. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and multifaceted nature of identity, and the power of shared history and heritage to bring people together, even in the midst of war.
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