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Should the national anthem be sung before class in schools?

Cork County Council has just adopted a motion for the Council to write to Minister of Education, ...

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15.31 26 May 2026


Should the national anthem be sung before class in schools?


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15.31 26 May 2026


Cork County Council has just adopted a motion for the Council to write to Minister of Education, Hildegarde Naughton, to mandate that the national anthem be taught in primary and secondary schools, and be sung before class. This comes as we approach the 100 year anniversary of Amhrán na bhFiann being made our official anthem…

Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss this is Aontú Councillor Peter O’Donoghue, who suggested the motion.


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