Ireland’s final call

FERGAL RYAN (Irish Examiner letters, November 17) feels that the unwillingness of Irish rugby players to “sing the anthem of the country they are playing for” is a reason for under-performance on the pitch.

Ireland’s final call
Tue, 22 Nov, 2005 - 00:00

He also feels that Ireland’s Call is an “embarrassment”.

Mr Ryan is correct to say that “rugby has an unrivalled opportunity to bring people together,” but is very much wide of the mark by suggesting there should be one anthem - ie, Abhrán na bhFiann.

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