HELENA, Mont. – Continuing a decades-long tradition, Governor Greg Gianforte today raised the Irish tricolor flag at the State Capitol and proclaimed March 17, 2023, Irish Heritage Day.

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.

Sounds of bagpipes and Irish dancing filled the Rotunda with performances from the Pipes & 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 for Irish Heritage Day can be viewed here.