🇮🇪 The Origin of Ireland’s National Anthem 🎶 “Irish people proudly sing Amhrán na bhFiann (“The Soldier’s Song”) as their national anthem, but few know its fascinating story. Written in 1907 by Peadar Kearney, with music composed by his friend Patrick Heeney, the song was originally penned in English during a time of rising Irish nationalism. It became a rallying cry for freedom during Ireland’s struggle for independence, especially around the 1916 Easter Rising. The Irish-language version, t

13K views · 215 reactions | Can you believe that the Irish rugby anthem Ireland's Call is 20 years old. It was, of course, written and composed by our very own Phil Coulter. BBC Newsline's Mark Simpson has been to speak to him. | BBC Newsline | Facebook