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# The Soldier's Song

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

Some people even wrote their own.

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Jan 5th 2019, 6:01 PM

How Well Do You Know Amhrán na bhFiann?

Take the quiz and find out.

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Nov 18th 2014, 9:30 PM

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?

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Oct 7th 2012, 8:30 AM

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.

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Apr 8th 2012, 7:27 PM