Rabbitte: 'Is Feidir Linn' should be our national motto

Communications Minister Pat Rabbitte has said we have no choice but to adopt "Is Feidir Linn" as our new national motto.

Tue, 24 May, 2011 - 11:31

Communications Minister Pat Rabbitte has said we have no choice but to adopt "Is Feidir Linn" as our new national motto.

Mr Rabbitte described the last week in Ireland as "extraordinary", hailing the visits of Queen Elizabeth II and US President Barack Obama as huge successes.

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