Ireland’s Call: an anthem to lift the spirit of any true republican

THERE was a bit of brouhaha on the airways this week after Martin Ferris’s replacement on Tralee Town Council proposed a motion condemning the decision by the IRFU not to play Amhrán na bhFiann at rugby internationals abroad.

Of course, this was another of those publicity stunts at which Sinn Féin is so proficient.

The SF representative said that there are essentially two problems that our national flag is not being used and that using the tune Ireland's Call instead of the national anthem "adds insult to injury". He told Radio Kerry, for instance: "The national anthem, Amhrán na bhFiann, is recognised throughout the 32 counties.