Are irish songs about the republican movement sectarian?

Question

Are irish songs about the republican movement sectarian?

Answer 1

Depends what way you are looking at it, I would say no but others may think yes.

Answer 2

If they are non-religious songs about political ideas - no.

If trhey refer to religious sects then they might be.

Answer 3

is this a joke?,download and listen to THE BRITISH SOLDIER and make your own mind up,there is a world of difference between republican propaganda and folk music so yes,they are sectarian,a biased opinon maybe but its the way i feel.

Answer 4

Not intrinsically so.  If they're just about the republican movement itself, that has nothing to do with religion - it's politics.  'Republican' isn't necessarily 'Catholic'.   However, if they were talking about religion as well and attacked any particular religion, they might be.

Answer 5

In the strictest sense of the word!Yes!Now!Who really cares!

Answer 6

I love 'em, and I'm not even Irish. Authentic folk music, I call it.

Answer 7

Yes but the war is over, and us real Brits aren't allowed the luxury  of being bigots or racist's

Answer 8

Yes, they are. They were written to promote racial hatred and create tension.