The national anthem of Ireland, ‘Amhrán na bhFiann’, originally written in English but later translated into Irish, was adopted in 1926. Ireland’s national anthem ‘Amhrán na bhFiann’, known in English ...

It was the 12th of July 1926 when the executive council of the Irish Free State decided to adopt the music of ‘The Soldier's Song’/‘Amhrán na bhFiann’ as the official national anthem.

"Amhrán na bhFiann" ("The Soldier's Song," in English) has been the official national anthem of the Irish State for almost 100 years, but what are the origins of the famous song? Written by ...

Lee Carsley refused to sing the national anthem before his first game in charge of England against the Republic of Ireland after explaining that he has always opted out of the pre-match tradition.

They're up against Wales today, but why does their rugby team typically sing Ireland's Call as national anthem rather than the traditional Soldier's Song? The reason is unity - Ireland's Call was ...

This was to be expected. It isn’t the way to get an anthem. Ireland may have one already without knowing it. The Irish national anthem, when it is adopted, will come straight from hot Irish hearts.

Recommended England manager Lee Carsley explains why he won’t sing either national anthem in Ireland game Brawls, boos and ‘plastic Paddys’: how the English and Irish football teams became ...

Lee Carsley says he will not sing the national anthem before England’s game with the Republic of Ireland on Saturday and intends to instead be “focused on the football”. Carsley was placed ...