As the anthem was banned by British forces, its popularity grew, and it was decided that it was the right anthem for the new Free State. Today, the Ireland rugby team is made up of players from both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, whose official anthem is ‘God Save the ...
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Education might be asked if and how they would provide oversight to schools and universities. Sinn Féin, the party most anxious to establish a United Ireland, could be asked to describe its emblems, flag and anthem as well as any special provisions for political representation in the North in...
A Northern businessman of my acquaintance, a member of the Orange Order, recently recalled a TV programme he had seen about the great Irish rugby player, Brian O’Driscoll, visiting Northern Ireland. O’Driscoll had been “absolutely flummoxed” to witness people who carried the Union Jack on ...
Team Canada stands arm-in-arm during the national anthem Canada suffered a rough and tough defeat on Saturday, and were blown out by Ireland and Fergus McFadden in the second half in Toronto, 40-14. But the Canadians led 14-12 just after the half and James Pritchard set an all-time Can...
Team Canada stands arm-in-arm during the national anthem Canada suffered a rough and tough defeat on Saturday, and were blown out by Ireland and Fergus McFadden in the second half in Toronto, 40-14. But the Canadians led 14-12 just after the half and James Pritchard set an all-time Can...
Sir, – Thanks to The Irish Times poster, I have watched all Team Ireland Olympians from the Rugby Sevens (day one) to the velodrome on the final day. I have read the Olympic articles daily following the events of the previous day – thanks to your reporters. Each Olympian did the ...
HAVING sung at international rugby matches all over the world for more than a decade, Bryn Terfel knows a thing or two about a cracking atmosphere. He had the honour of singing the Welsh national anthem before Wales' game in Paris two weeks ago - the first ever to be played on a Frid...