HELENA, MT – Continuing a decades-long tradition, Governor Greg Gianforte on March 17th, raised the Irish tricolor flag at the State Capitol and proclaimed March 17, 2025, as Irish Heritage Day.

“Each year, it’s become a treasured tradition to raise the tricolor flag and honor Montana’s rich Irish heritage,” Gov. Gianforte said. “On March 17th, we honor generations of Montanans of Irish descent who have helped shaped our great state.”

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 41-year-long tradition. The governor’s proclamation may be viewed here.