Theres a bit of a debate going on just now in Ireland about the suitability of the Soldier's Song for National Anthem, the argument against being that it is outdated and too militaristic. I think the anthem should be changed. Any irish citizen should be allowed to nomiate, or write, any song and then let the electorate vote for their favourite in a referendum which could be rerun every 50 years or so. My own nomination is Oro Se Do Bheatha 'Bhaile, aka, Doro Feinne (The Warrior's Chant). Nothing brings out the Irish in me like this song, of course it wouldn't win as it's too militaristic! Anyone know the background to this song, when,who composed, etc. I've seen it attributed to both Seamus Mahon (who is he?) and Patrick Pearse. I love the Soldier's Song but not as National Anthem.