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#National Anthem

# national-anthem - Monday 18 March, 2019

Poll: Should every child be taught the words of Amhrán na bhFiann in primary school? National Anthem This post contains a poll

Poll: Should every child be taught the words of Amhrán na bhFiann in primary school?

Mar 18th 2019, 9:47 AM 46,464 Views 120 Comments

Leo Varadkar has said he believes it should be compulsory learning in primary school.

# national-anthem - Sunday 17 March, 2019

Every child should be taught the words of Amhrán na bhFiann in primary school, says Taoiseach Sinne Fianna Fail

Every child should be taught the words of Amhrán na bhFiann in primary school, says Taoiseach

Mar 17th 2019, 6:15 AM 20,513 Views 102 Comments

There have been calls for the teaching of the national anthem to be added to the curriculum.

# national-anthem - Saturday 5 January, 2019

For decades, Irish taoisigh have been getting letters suggesting alternatives to the national anthem The Soldier's Song

For decades, Irish taoisigh have been getting letters suggesting alternatives to the national anthem

Jan 5th 2019, 6:01 PM 28,276 Views 60 Comments

Some people even wrote their own.

# national-anthem - Tuesday 28 August, 2018

Deaf people to protest at RTÉ over coverage of All-Ireland final and Pope's visit National Anthem

Deaf people to protest at RTÉ over coverage of All-Ireland final and Pope's visit

Aug 28th 2018, 2:27 PM 19,270 Views 18 Comments

RTÉ said that they were engaged in an active dialogue with the Irish Deaf Society.

# national-anthem - Sunday 19 August, 2018

Sign language version of Amhrán na bhFiann to be performed at today's All-Ireland hurling final Irish Sign Language

Sign language version of Amhrán na bhFiann to be performed at today's All-Ireland hurling final

Aug 19th 2018, 6:15 AM 6,513 Views 17 Comments

The performance will take place in tandem with the Artane Band.

# national-anthem - Friday 27 July, 2018

From The42 'Way to go Jerry': Trump applauds Cowboys owner's national anthem stance for NFL games National Anthem

'Way to go Jerry': Trump applauds Cowboys owner's national anthem stance for NFL games

Jul 27th 2018, 8:50 PM 9,389 Views 7 Comments

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has support from president Donald Trump in his stance over standing for the national anthem.

# national-anthem - Wednesday 18 July, 2018

How a young Deaf student helped bring about the new Irish Sign Language version of the National Anthem Amhrán Na BhFiann This post contains videos

How a young Deaf student helped bring about the new Irish Sign Language version of the National Anthem

Jul 18th 2018, 3:51 PM 9,772 Views 15 Comments

The new version of the anthem was performed by a Deaf choir accompanied by an army band piper in Leinster House yesterday.

# national-anthem - Tuesday 17 July, 2018

Irish schoolkids should have 'national anthem celebration' on eve of St Patrick's Day Seanad Report

Irish schoolkids should have 'national anthem celebration' on eve of St Patrick's Day

Jul 17th 2018, 7:57 PM 9,433 Views 35 Comments

A new report on the future of the national anthem was launched today.

Poll: Should it be mandatory for the national anthem to be taught in school? National Anthem This post contains a poll

Poll: Should it be mandatory for the national anthem to be taught in school?

Jul 17th 2018, 8:40 AM 49,439 Views 260 Comments

A new report is due before the Seanad this afternoon.

# national-anthem - Friday 4 May, 2018

From The42 Irish FA turn down Cliftonville request and God Save The Queen will be played before tomorrow's cup final National Anthem

Irish FA turn down Cliftonville request and God Save The Queen will be played before tomorrow's cup final

May 4th 2018, 12:00 PM 44,528 Views 66 Comments

Cliftonville face Coleraine in tomorrow’s decider.

# national-anthem - Wednesday 25 April, 2018

From The42 New report details how NFL owners and players bickered over Trump, Colin Kaepernick Leaked

New report details how NFL owners and players bickered over Trump, Colin Kaepernick

Apr 25th 2018, 11:56 PM 5,168 Views 8 Comments

According to the Times, several owners expressed concern about the US President’s attacks on the league.

# national-anthem - Tuesday 20 February, 2018

From The Daily Edge Fergie has apologised for her rendition of the national anthem that left celebrity audience members laughing Fergie

Fergie has apologised for her rendition of the national anthem that left celebrity audience members laughing

Feb 20th 2018, 7:42 AM 16,704 Views 3 Comments

“I love this country and honestly I tried my best.”

# national-anthem - Monday 5 February, 2018

From The Daily Edge People are praising Pink for getting through her Superbowl performance with the flu Pink

People are praising Pink for getting through her Superbowl performance with the flu

Feb 5th 2018, 12:00 PM 4,471 Views 2 Comments

Josh Groban said the performance was “goals”

# national-anthem - Monday 4 December, 2017

How should we protect our national anthem? Seanad to hear ideas from teachers, soldiers and students A Soldier's Song

How should we protect our national anthem? Seanad to hear ideas from teachers, soldiers and students

Dec 4th 2017, 6:15 AM 9,044 Views 57 Comments

New legislation could see people punished for misusing it.

# national-anthem - Sunday 3 December, 2017

'We were surprised': Calls to remove words 'Fianna Fáil' from national anthem in public consultation Amhrán Na BhFiann

'We were surprised': Calls to remove words 'Fianna Fáil' from national anthem in public consultation

Dec 3rd 2017, 3:09 PM 34,432 Views 88 Comments

Fianna Fáil Senator Mark Daily said that there were a “number of submissions” asking for this.

# national-anthem - Monday 13 November, 2017

From The42 Watch: Gigi Buffon responds to booing of Swedish national anthem with clapping Respect This post contains videos

Watch: Gigi Buffon responds to booing of Swedish national anthem with clapping

Nov 13th 2017, 9:12 PM 15,939 Views 12 Comments

Tonight could potentially be the Italy legend’s last game for his country.

# national-anthem - Monday 23 October, 2017

Opinion: 'Our indifference to our flag and anthem is actually healthy' Read Me

Opinion: 'Our indifference to our flag and anthem is actually healthy'

Oct 23rd 2017, 6:30 AM 11,977 Views 82 Comments

Placing legislative restrictions on how our anthem is used would be an unnecessary limitation on our freedom of expression, writes Caoimhín De Barra.

# national-anthem - Tuesday 10 October, 2017

From The42 Roger Goodell letter to teams and players says NFL has a plan to end anthem protests Plan

Roger Goodell letter to teams and players says NFL has a plan to end anthem protests

Oct 10th 2017, 11:31 PM 4,615 Views 3 Comments

ESPN’s Adam Schefter has obtained a letter sent to all 32 sides.

# national-anthem - Monday 9 October, 2017

Donald Trump says he told Mike Pence to leave stadium if players kneeled Vice President

Donald Trump says he told Mike Pence to leave stadium if players kneeled

Oct 9th 2017, 10:49 AM 25,841 Views 162 Comments

Players have accused Vice President Mike Pence of creating a PR stunt.

# national-anthem - Sunday 8 October, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence walks out of NFL game after players kneel for anthem Taking The Knee

Vice President Mike Pence walks out of NFL game after players kneel for anthem

Oct 8th 2017, 7:51 PM 47,297 Views 129 Comments

Pence said: ” I don’t think it’s too much to ask NFL players to respect the flag and our national anthem.”

# national-anthem - Friday 6 October, 2017

How should we protect our national anthem? The Seanad wants your input Amhrán Na BhFiann This post contains a poll

How should we protect our national anthem? The Seanad wants your input

Oct 6th 2017, 6:11 PM 22,517 Views 84 Comments

What would be classed as misuse of the anthem, and how should potential misuses be punished?

# national-anthem - Tuesday 26 September, 2017

Dallas Cowboys become latest team to take a knee in opposition to Trump Arizona This post contains videos

Dallas Cowboys become latest team to take a knee in opposition to Trump

Sep 26th 2017, 7:40 AM 33,476 Views 192 Comments

The team’s players knelt before the national anthem last night, before standing and locking arms with owner Jerry Jones during the song itself.

# national-anthem - Saturday 2 September, 2017

In China, parodying the national anthem could now put you in jail for 15 days Freedom Of Speech

In China, parodying the national anthem could now put you in jail for 15 days

Sep 2nd 2017, 4:00 PM 6,157 Views 22 Comments

Under the new law, the song can no longer be used as background music in public places.

# national-anthem - Saturday 13 May, 2017

China to introduce tough measures to ensure national anthem is sung at the right tempo SING LIKE YOU MEAN IT

China to introduce tough measures to ensure national anthem is sung at the right tempo

May 13th 2017, 10:30 AM 10,157 Views 29 Comments

There are already laws in place to ban it being sung at parties, weddings and funerals.

# national-anthem - Tuesday 13 December, 2016

Around 20 Indian cinema-goers arrested for failing to stand for national anthem Supreme Court

Around 20 Indian cinema-goers arrested for failing to stand for national anthem

Dec 13th 2016, 2:03 PM 8,681 Views 41 Comments

In October, a wheelchair-user was assaulted in a Mumbai cinema for failing to stand for the anthem.

# national-anthem - Friday 9 September, 2016

From The42 NFL anthem protests and 11 September to collide Issue

NFL anthem protests and 11 September to collide

Sep 9th 2016, 10:29 AM 5,767 Views 17 Comments

On Thursday night, Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall refused to stand while the American anthem played.

# national-anthem - Monday 5 September, 2016

From The42 One of America's biggest female stars has joined Colin Kaepernick's anthem protest Protest

One of America's biggest female stars has joined Colin Kaepernick's anthem protest

Sep 5th 2016, 12:54 PM 8,610 Views 10 Comments

“Being a gay American, I know what it means to look at the flag and not have it protect all of your liberties,” said Megan Rapinoe.

# national-anthem - Monday 11 July, 2016

Should the Irish State hold the copyright to Amhrán na bhFiann? Fianna Fáil thinks it should National Anthem This post contains a poll

Should the Irish State hold the copyright to Amhrán na bhFiann? Fianna Fáil thinks it should

Jul 11th 2016, 7:37 PM 19,523 Views 58 Comments

What do you think?

# national-anthem - Monday 18 January, 2016

The national anthem sung in English? Rebellion's writers were absolutely right about that Soldiers Are We

The national anthem sung in English? Rebellion's writers were absolutely right about that

Jan 18th 2016, 4:08 PM 67,412 Views 80 Comments

The Irish language version didn’t come until a few years later.

# national-anthem - Thursday 14 January, 2016

Fianna Fáil wants a new law to protect the national anthem Remixes

Fianna Fáil wants a new law to protect the national anthem

Jan 14th 2016, 2:51 PM 14,536 Views 62 Comments

Amhrán na bhFiann’s copyright expired three years ago.

# national-anthem - Monday 4 January, 2016

From The42 Northern Ireland may be 'duty bound' to drop God Save the Queen, says IFA chief Changing Tune

Northern Ireland may be 'duty bound' to drop God Save the Queen, says IFA chief

Jan 4th 2016, 2:14 PM 29,412 Views 76 Comments

If England adopt a new anthem for their sports teams, Northern Ireland may also have to do so.

# national-anthem - Sunday 22 November, 2015

From The42 A kid got hiccups during the Aussie national anthem last night, and became an instant hero Hiccuping Matilda This post contains videos

A kid got hiccups during the Aussie national anthem last night, and became an instant hero

Nov 22nd 2015, 2:54 PM 9,902 Views 2 Comments

He bravely battled on.

From The Daily Edge A kid got hiccups during the Aussie national anthem, and became everyone's new hero Hiccuping Matilda

A kid got hiccups during the Aussie national anthem, and became everyone's new hero

Nov 22nd 2015, 2:03 PM 5,509 Views 2 Comments

*hic*

# national-anthem - Wednesday 16 September, 2015

Poll: Should we change the lyrics to the national anthem? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Should we change the lyrics to the national anthem?

Sep 16th 2015, 8:30 PM 25,676 Views 118 Comments

Should we make Amhrán na bhFiann a little less “war-like” do you think?

# national-anthem - Saturday 13 June, 2015

From The42 Should Republic of Ireland players have to sing the national anthem? Amhrán Na BhFiann This post contains a poll

Should Republic of Ireland players have to sing the national anthem?

Jun 13th 2015, 2:13 PM 10,538 Views 35 Comments

Have your say.

# national-anthem - Tuesday 13 January, 2015

Perhaps the world's greatest national anthem, sung for the victims of the Paris attacks La Marseillaise This post contains videos

Perhaps the world's greatest national anthem, sung for the victims of the Paris attacks

Jan 13th 2015, 4:39 PM 20,981 Views 86 Comments

It’s the first time the national anthem has been sung in parliament since 1918.

# national-anthem - Wednesday 17 December, 2014

Sinead O'Connor has written a new version of the Irish national anthem Time For Change? This post contains videos

Sinead O'Connor has written a new version of the Irish national anthem

Dec 17th 2014, 2:32 PM 30,617 Views 170 Comments

It’s to the tune of Amhrán Na Bhfiann but the lyrics have been changed.

# national-anthem - Tuesday 18 November, 2014

From The Daily Edge How Well Do You Know Amhrán na bhFiann? Amhrán Na BhFiann

How Well Do You Know Amhrán na bhFiann?

Nov 18th 2014, 9:30 PM 52,264 Views 87 Comments

Take the quiz and find out.

# national-anthem - Sunday 15 December, 2013

Some Swiss looking to replace national anthem Switzerland

Some Swiss looking to replace national anthem

Dec 15th 2013, 8:30 PM 14,517 Views 45 Comments

The current anthem, Swiss Psalm, is “a mix between a weather report and a psalm”, say critics.

# national-anthem - Wednesday 6 March, 2013

From The Daily Edge Could R Kelly's Ignition (Remix) be the next US national anthem? Bounce Bounce Bounce

Could R Kelly's Ignition (Remix) be the next US national anthem?

Mar 6th 2013, 5:11 PM 8,906 Views 15 Comments

He doesn’t usually do this.

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