Notre Dame’s Irish Guard

The Irish Guard is a group of 10 tall, kilt-wearing soldiers of song who clear the way for the band to march and who enhance the celebratory music with an occasional Victory Clog.

Look for them accompanying the band to its concert at Bond Hall, then getting the parade to the stadium under way. They play an important part in the pre-game ceremonies on the field to honor individuals or groups and then to raise the American flag while 80,000 people sing the ?Star- Spangled Banner? and ?America the Beautiful.?

Irish Guard members must be at least 6-foot-2. The Irish Guard welcomed its first female member in 2000.

View a video of the Irish Guard Inspection here.

Source: Notre Dame Game Day Athletic Traditions