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Thread #30560   Message #393388
Posted By: Greyeyes
08-Feb-01 - 02:42 PM
Thread Name: What is the Irish National anthem?
Subject: RE: What is the Irish National anthem?
Scotland sing "Flower of Scotland" before rugby internationals, which is not the national anthem.
As an England fan it would seem more appropriate to me if all the home nations adopted the policy of singing a patriotic song of choice before games. It is clearly inappropriate for any team to sing "God Save the Queen", and "the Soldiers Song" throws up problems as has already been explained.
"Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" has been adopted as the anthem of English Rugby crowds, but it is hardly patriotic. Land of Hope and Glory might suit.