Amhrán na bhFiann
Also known as The Soldiers' Song, A Soldiers' Song, Amhran na bhFiann
the Irish national anthem
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"Amhrán na bhFiann" (The Soldier's Song) is the official national anthem of Ireland, adopted in 1926. It matters because it represents Irish national identity and is performed at official state events and public gatherings throughout the country.
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"Amhrán na bhFiann" ( Irish pronunciation: [ˈəuɾˠaːn̪ˠ n̪ˠə ˈvʲiən̪ˠ]), or in English, "The Soldier's Song", is the national anthem of Ireland. The music was composed by Peadar Kearney and Patrick Heeney, the original English lyrics written 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.
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.