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#National Anthem
# national-anthem - Wednesday 7 August, 2019
889 days later, Colin Kaepernick still waiting on NFL return
The former San Francisco 49ers star quarterback tweeted a video of himself working out.
# national-anthem - 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.
# national-anthem - 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.
# national-anthem - Saturday 5 January, 2019
For decades, Irish taoisigh have been getting letters suggesting alternatives to the national anthem
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
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
The performance will take place in tandem with the Artane Band.
# national-anthem - Friday 27 July, 2018
'Way to go Jerry': Trump applauds Cowboys owner's national anthem stance for NFL games
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
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
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?
A new report is due before the Seanad this afternoon.
# national-anthem - Friday 4 May, 2018
Irish FA turn down Cliftonville request and God Save The Queen will be played before tomorrow's cup final
Cliftonville face Coleraine in tomorrow’s decider.
# national-anthem - Wednesday 25 April, 2018
New report details how NFL owners and players bickered over Trump, Colin Kaepernick
According to the Times, several owners expressed concern about the US President’s attacks on the league.
# national-anthem - Tuesday 20 February, 2018
Fergie has apologised for her rendition of the national anthem that left celebrity audience members laughing
“I love this country and honestly I tried my best.”
# national-anthem - Monday 5 February, 2018
People are praising Pink for getting through her Superbowl performance with the flu
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
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
Fianna Fáil Senator Mark Daily said that there were a “number of submissions” asking for this.
# national-anthem - Monday 13 November, 2017
Watch: Gigi Buffon responds to booing of Swedish national anthem with clapping
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'
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
Roger Goodell letter to teams and players says NFL has a plan to end anthem protests
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
In October, a wheelchair-user was assaulted in a Mumbai cinema for failing to stand for the anthem.
# national-anthem - Friday 9 September, 2016
NFL anthem protests and 11 September to collide
On Thursday night, Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall refused to stand while the American anthem played.
# national-anthem - Monday 5 September, 2016
One of America's biggest female stars has joined Colin Kaepernick's anthem protest
“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
# national-anthem - Monday 18 January, 2016
The national anthem sung in English? Rebellion's writers were absolutely right about that
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
Amhrán na bhFiann’s copyright expired three years ago.
# national-anthem - Monday 4 January, 2016
Northern Ireland may be 'duty bound' to drop God Save the Queen, says IFA chief
If England adopt a new anthem for their sports teams, Northern Ireland may also have to do so.
# national-anthem - Sunday 22 November, 2015
A kid got hiccups during the Aussie national anthem last night, and became an instant hero
He bravely battled on.
# national-anthem - 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?
# national-anthem - Saturday 13 June, 2015
# national-anthem - Tuesday 13 January, 2015
Perhaps the world's greatest national anthem, sung for the victims of the Paris attacks
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
It’s to the tune of Amhrán Na Bhfiann but the lyrics have been changed.
# national-anthem - Tuesday 18 November, 2014
How Well Do You Know Amhrán na bhFiann?
Take the quiz and find out.
# national-anthem - Sunday 15 December, 2013
Some Swiss looking to replace national anthem
The current anthem, Swiss Psalm, is “a mix between a weather report and a psalm”, say critics.
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Poll: Should Ireland vote against the Mercosur trade deal?
TAOISEACH LEO VARADKAR has suggested that Ireland could vote against the Mercusor trade deal with South American countries unless Brazil takes steps to protect the Amazon rainforest.
His comments follow international concern over the fires, with figures showing the area has seen the highest number of blazes for any year since 2013.
A vote on the deal is at least two years and and would take place under the EU’s Qualified Majority Vote system, where a vote needs at least four council members representing over 35% of the EU population to be blocked.
The controversial deal, announced in June, could save European companies billions of Euro in trade duties every year and would open up new markets for exporters.
However, critics believe that it will lead to products with lower standards being imported into the EU, and that it may have a negative impact on the environment.
Irish beef farmers in particular say the deal could threaten their livelihoods, as it would open up European markets to some South American beef producers.
So today we’re asking: Should Ireland vote against the Mercosur trade deal?
Poll Results:
Yes (389)
No (46)
I don't know/No opinion (25)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Simon Coveney: The backstop is overwhelmingly supported. This gets little recognition in the UK Brexit debate
By Simon Coveney - @simoncoveney
A hard Brexit, if the UK chooses one, will be ugly and difficult, says the Tánaiste.
'Collecting the school voluntary contribution is an unwanted and stressful obligation on principals'
By Joseph A Moynihan
As things stand, the contribution is needed to keep school doors open, writes Joseph A Moynihan.
Katy Hayward: Why we should take note of the unexpected in Boris Johnson's letter to Donald Tusk
By Katy Hayward - @hayward_katy
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