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The truth about the Guinness sisters' sad, turbulent lives I caught my husband wearing my lingerie Why Katie believes God fights in her corner. Among them were 15, famine victims who were suffering from fever. Songwriter Pete St John was given a mace and chain by officials at a civic reception in Athenry in gratitude for having put the town on the map. St John stepped on to the pitch in front of 60, fans and began by thanking them for looking after the 15, fever sufferers who were sent over during the famine.
Then he began to sing The Fields of Athenry. The song is also popular with the fans of Liverpool Football Club. About half the residents of Liverpool, which is just across the Irish Sea from Dublin, can claim Irish heritage. The song became synonymous with Irish sporting events, having been made popular by Irish football fans during the World Cup. It continues to be a favourite amongst Irish sports fans today, particularly during Munster Rugby games.
And of course, Fields of Anfield Road has been taken up by Liverpool fans to the same tune and melody as the original folk song, with the lyrics altered to reference their history and stadium. The lyrics were originally adapted by a Liverpool fan named Edward R Williams from Wallasey, and gained slow traction across the terraces at Anfield before it eventually became as well-known as it is today.
In the song, the character of Michael is replaced by iconic former Reds manager Bill Shankly, and the verses refer to Liverpool figures Kenny Dalglish and Steve Heighway.
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