History
The Irish Guard was formed in 1949 as a part of the University of Notre Dame Marching Band. The uniform of the guard was based on the pattern of the traditional Scottish kilt and incorporates the unique Notre Dame tartan. When wearing the entire uniform, a member of the guard stands seven feet tall to the top of the shako. They serve as body guards for the Fighting Irish Marching Band at away games throughout the season, and at all home games at Notre Dame Stadium. The Irish Guard often travels with the Band of the Fighting Irish to away games and marches with the band on campus, but many of the traditions of the Irish Guard are carried out separately from the marching band. Some of these traditions include the famous Victory Clog to the tune "Damhsa Bua" performed after every Irish football win, and the gameday Inspection of the Guard, which draws many spectators.
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