🇮🇪 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

This is unmissable!!! Athlone's Kate Derwin sings the Irish National Anthem after winning European Pony Show Jumping Team Gold and Individual Silver Medals What a moment in Irish Equestrian History - Harry Allen wins European individual and team Gold, with Kate Derwin winning Team Gold and Individual Silver - To top it off, Kate Derwin sings the Irish National Anthem on the podium after she collects her medals - What an occasion #GoTeamIRL #IrishSuperKids | Horse Sport Ireland