SENATOR MARK DALY
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IRISH SIGN LANGUAGE NATIONAL ANTHEM


In his work as a member of the Seanad Éireann Public Consultation on the National Anthem, one of the main conlusions was the glaring absence of an Irish Sign Language version of our National Anthem Amhrán na bhFiann.

The issue was first raised by a sixth year student from Bishopstown Community School in Cork, Alan Newstead (see clip below). Alan's story tells of how during a visit from the Lord Mayor of Cork to his school, he was unable to join in a performance of Amhrán na bhFiann due to the fact that there was no Irish Sign Language translation.

As a result of Alan's work, and the help of Bishopstown Community School, a version of the national anthem in Irish Sign Language was produced. The first broadcasted performance took place at the All-Ireland Hurling Final in 2018.

The findings of the Rapporteur from the Seanad Public Consultation are contained within Section 5:2 of the report attached: Rapporteur of Seanad Public Consultation on the National Anthem.pdf

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  • Seanad Éireann
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    • Recent Press
  • Shared Ireland
    • Public Consultation
    • Economist Magazine on a United Ireland
    • Research Reports >
      • Uniting Ireland, Brexit & the Future of Ireland
      • Unionist Concerns & Fears
      • Income & Expenditure in Reunification Scenario
      • The Calling of a Referendum on a United Ireland
      • Northern Ireland Hard Border & Risk to Youth
      • Submissions to the National Risk Assessment 2019
  • Decade of Commemorations
    • Washington Monument Plaque
    • Smithsonian Museum GPO 1916 Centenary
    • Gardens of Remembrance & Reflection
    • Seanad Public Consultation on National Anthem
    • Seanad 100 >
      • Seanad 100 Exhibit
      • Women in the Seanad
      • Northern Voices Exhibit
      • Notable Speakers
      • Seanad Supplement In Independent
      • Interview with Eolas Magazine
    • T.F. Meagher Foundation >
      • Over 4,000 students receive National Flag
      • Bridge renamed for TF Meagher
      • Irish Flag can now be flown at night
  • Diaspora
    • First Policy on Irish Overseas & Diaspora
    • 1916 Rising Ceremony on Capitol Hill DC
    • Certificate of Irish Heritage taken to White House
  • Kerry
    • Kenmare Hospital
    • Kenmare Peninsula Park
    • Red Tape Report
  • Irish Sign Language Rights
    • Irish Sign Langauge Law
    • Irish Sign Language National Anthem
  • American Irish Legislative Caucus