Sing a song for Ireland

IRISH rugby does not have a suitable anthem.

Sing a song for Ireland
Mon, 10 Mar, 2003 - 00:00

Why do I feel like singing the anthems of France, Scotland, Italy, Wales and, heaven forgive me, even God Save the Queen (well, almost!) yet 'Ireland's Call' leaves me cold ?

Could we not hijack the 'Fields of Athenry' or ask Christy Moore to pen a suitably rousing tune.

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