Ireland
Amhrán na bhFiann
Amhran na bhFiann
The Soldier's Song
1907
1926
Peadar Kearney
Peadar Kearney / Patrick Heeney
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Context
Written by Peadar Kearney in 1907, the song became associated with the Irish independence movement. It was first published in the newspaper Irish Freedom in 1912 and was sung by rebels during the Easter Rising of 1916. It was officially adopted in 1926.
Lyrics
Sinne Fianna Fáil,
atá faoi ghealll ag Éirinn,
Buion dár slua
thar toinn do ráinig chugainn,
Faoi mhóid bheith saor,
Seantir ár sinnsear feasta
Ní fhágfar faoin tírán ná faoin tráill;
Anocht a théam sa bhearna baoil,
Le gean ar Gháeil chun báis nó sáoil,
Le guna scréach faoi lámhach na bpilear,
Seo libh, canáid Amhrán na bhFiann.
Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals
Interesting facts
- • The anthem was sung by Irish rebels in the General Post Office during the 1916 Easter Rising
- • Originally written in English, the official version is now the Irish-language translation
- • Only the chorus is typically performed at official events, not the full song