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# amhran-na-bhfiann - Monday 18 March, 2019
Poll: Should every child be taught the words of Amhrán na bhFiann in primary school?
Leo Varadkar has said he believes it should be compulsory learning in primary school.
# amhran-na-bhfiann - Sunday 17 March, 2019
Every child should be taught the words of Amhrán na bhFiann in primary school, says Taoiseach
There have been calls for the teaching of the national anthem to be added to the curriculum.
# amhran-na-bhfiann - Saturday 5 January, 2019
For decades, Irish taoisigh have been getting letters suggesting alternatives to the national anthem
Some people even wrote their own.
# amhran-na-bhfiann - Friday 16 November, 2018
'I would never condone anyone booing anyone's anthem'
Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill was less than impressed with a section of the crowd at the Aviva Stadium on Thursday.
# amhran-na-bhfiann - Tuesday 28 August, 2018
Deaf people to protest at RTÉ over coverage of All-Ireland final and Pope's visit
RTÉ said that they were engaged in an active dialogue with the Irish Deaf Society.
# amhran-na-bhfiann - Sunday 19 August, 2018
Sign language version of Amhrán na bhFiann to be performed at today's All-Ireland hurling final
The performance will take place in tandem with the Artane Band.
# amhran-na-bhfiann - Wednesday 18 July, 2018
How a young Deaf student helped bring about the new Irish Sign Language version of the National Anthem
The new version of the anthem was performed by a Deaf choir accompanied by an army band piper in Leinster House yesterday.
# amhran-na-bhfiann - Tuesday 17 July, 2018
Poll: Should it be mandatory for the national anthem to be taught in school?
A new report is due before the Seanad this afternoon.
# amhran-na-bhfiann - Monday 4 December, 2017
How should we protect our national anthem? Seanad to hear ideas from teachers, soldiers and students
New legislation could see people punished for misusing it.
# amhran-na-bhfiann - Sunday 3 December, 2017
'We were surprised': Calls to remove words 'Fianna Fáil' from national anthem in public consultation
Fianna Fáil Senator Mark Daily said that there were a “number of submissions” asking for this.
# amhran-na-bhfiann - Friday 6 October, 2017
How should we protect our national anthem? The Seanad wants your input
What would be classed as misuse of the anthem, and how should potential misuses be punished?
# amhran-na-bhfiann - Saturday 13 May, 2017
Poll: Do you know all the words to Amhrán na bhFiann?
Or do you just mumble along?
# amhran-na-bhfiann - Sunday 7 February, 2016
An emotional CJ Stander absolutely belted out Amhrán na bhFiann today
The South Africa-born back-row has been learning the anthem in recent weeks.
# amhran-na-bhfiann - Thursday 14 January, 2016
Fianna Fáil wants a new law to protect the national anthem
Amhrán na bhFiann’s copyright expired three years ago.
# amhran-na-bhfiann - Monday 21 September, 2015
Sinn Féin councillor defends calling people who run Irish rugby 'West Brits'
Micheál Mac Donncha made the remarks on Facebook at the weekend.
# amhran-na-bhfiann - Wednesday 16 September, 2015
Poll: Should we change the lyrics to the national anthem?
Should we make Amhrán na bhFiann a little less “war-like” do you think?
# amhran-na-bhfiann - Monday 14 September, 2015
9 things Irish people will never admit to
The deepest, darkest secrets of the Irish mind.
# amhran-na-bhfiann - Saturday 13 June, 2015
# amhran-na-bhfiann - Wednesday 17 December, 2014
Sinead O'Connor has written a new version of the Irish national anthem
It’s to the tune of Amhrán Na Bhfiann but the lyrics have been changed.
# amhran-na-bhfiann - Tuesday 18 November, 2014
How Well Do You Know Amhrán na bhFiann?
Take the quiz and find out.
# amhran-na-bhfiann - Wednesday 26 February, 2014
Very cute toddler sings the Irish national anthem
AH AH-AHHH AHH AHHHHHHHHH.
# amhran-na-bhfiann - Wednesday 4 September, 2013
Watch as an American attempts to pronounce the Irish national anthem
His pronunciation needs work.
# amhran-na-bhfiann - Thursday 14 March, 2013
Was this Donncha O'Callaghan's final Amhrán na bhFiann?
The Munster lock may have lined out with the Ireland team for the last time.
# amhran-na-bhfiann - Saturday 2 February, 2013
5 musical reasons Amhrán na bhFiann should not be remixed
It really, really shouldn’t.
# amhran-na-bhfiann - Sunday 27 January, 2013
It's official: copyright on the National Anthem has ended
The government says it will bring in new legislation if necessary to stop people from messing around with Amhrán na bhFiann.
# amhran-na-bhfiann - Tuesday 1 January, 2013
The 9 at 9: New Year's Day
Happy New Year! Here’s the nine things you need to know as you begin the first morning of 2013.
# amhran-na-bhfiann - Tuesday 13 November, 2012
'I don't see myself as a South African rugby player at all' - Richardt Strauss
Ireland’s new hooker had a baptism of fire against his native country on Saturday and is warming to the task.
# amhran-na-bhfiann - Sunday 7 October, 2012
Column: What’s the point of our national anthem today?
The singing of Amhrán na bhFiann can be a powerful moment – or it can be embarrassing, writes Gerry Smyth. What are national anthems really for?
# amhran-na-bhfiann - Sunday 8 April, 2012
Anthem composer and tricolour creator honoured at Glasnevin
Peadar Kearney, who wrote Amhrán na bhFiann, and Edward Hollywood who created the national flag, were remembered.
# amhran-na-bhfiann - Sunday 1 April, 2012
Round-up: The best of today's April Fool's Day stories
Twitter’s going down to 133 characters; Skype has solved the difficulty of poor coverage… and Bertie’s moving to Nigeria.
# amhran-na-bhfiann - Sunday 5 February, 2012
Poll: Should the words 'fianna fáil' be dropped from the national anthem?
Michael Noonan says the party was founded after the anthem was translated – but should we stop singing the words anyway?
No plans to remove 'Fianna Fáil' from anthem or Defence Forces logo, says govt
Michael Noonan says the Irish translation of the Soldier’s Song was made before Éamon de Valera founded his political party.
Taoiseach rules out removing ‘FF’ from Defence Forces logo
Enda Kenny has ruled out changing the logo of the Defence Forces in advance of 2016, or changing the national anthem.
# amhran-na-bhfiann - Saturday 31 December, 2011
What will happen to Amhrán na bhFiann in 2012?
The copyright expires on Amhran na bhFiann, the Irish national anthem, tomorrow – 70 years after its writer’s death. One TD says she does not want to see it used “as a jingle in an ad”.
# amhran-na-bhfiann - Tuesday 26 July, 2011
FG senator wants to change words of National Anthem
Jim Darcy told the Seanad that the words ‘Sinne Fianna Fáil’ were “appropriated” and should be changed back.
# amhran-na-bhfiann - Friday 10 June, 2011
For those about to rock: how to play some songs on the Google Doodle
The Les Paul Doodle proved such a hit that Google left it there for another day. Here’s some basic tunes to practice.
# amhran-na-bhfiann - Sunday 27 March, 2011
The Sunday Papers: some of the week’s best sportswriting
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Poll: What Government coalition do you want?
WITH TALKS BETWEEN Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael set to take place next week, the prospect of a Grand Coalition is looking like a distinct possibility.
According to a Business Post/Red C opinion poll today, fewer than two in ten people want another General Election.
Some 26% of the 3,700 voters surveyed favour a grand coalition involving Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael and smaller parties.
Another 26% favour a Sinn Féin-led left-wing government, while 19% of voters say they would prefer a coalition involving Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin and smaller parties.
So, today we’re asking: What Government coalition do you want?
Poll Results:
Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael grand coalition with smaller parties (5165)
Sinn Féin-led coalition with smaller parties (3070)
Another General Election (2588)
Sinn Féin-Fianna Fáil coalition with smaller parties (2337)
None of the above (791)
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