Amhrán na bhFiann
"Amhrán na bhFiann" (Irish pronunciation: [ˈəuɾˠaːn̪ˠ n̪ˠə ˈvʲiən̪ˠ]), called "The Soldier's Song" in English, is the national anthem of Ireland. The music was composed by Peadar Kearney and Patrick Heeney, the original English lyrics by Kearney, and the Irish-language translation, now usually the version heard, by Liam Ó Rinn. The song has three verses, but only the choral refrain is used as the national anthem.
English lyrics sheet, c. 1916 | |
National anthem of Ireland | |
| Also known as | "A Soldier's Song" (original) |
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| Lyrics | Peadar Kearney, 1909 (English version) Liam Ó Rinn, 1923 (Irish version) |
| Music | Patrick Heeney, 1910 |
| Adopted | 12 July 1926 |
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U.S. Navy Band instrumental version
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The Presidential Salute, played when the President of Ireland arrives at an official engagement, consists of the first four bars of the national anthem immediately followed by the last five.
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