Amhrán na bhFiann

Amhrán na bhFiann (A Soldier's Song) was written by Peadar Kearney and adopted as the National Anthem of Ireland in 1926 replacing the unofficial anthem "God Save Ireland". Peadar Kearney was an uncle to the famous Irish writer Brendan Behan and also penned famous Irish songs Down by the Glenside a

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The Parting Glass

Oh, all the money e'er I had, I spent it in good company. And all the harm that ever I've done, alas it was to none but me. And all I've done for want of wit to mem'ry now I can't recall; So fill to me the parting glass, Good night and joy be with you all. If I had money enough to spend, and l

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