Ireland The National Anthem

 Peadar Kearney wrote the Soldier's Song in 1907, it became widely known when it was sung at the GPO during the Easter Rising of 1916. Soon after, it was adopted as the national anthem, replacing God Save Ireland. The first edition of the song was published in 1916.

Irish version (Gaelic)
Amhrán na bhFiann

Sinne Fianna Fáil
Atá faoi gheall ag Éirinn
Buíon dár slua
Thar toinn do ráinig chughainn
Faoi mhóid bheith saor
Sean-tír ár sinsear feasta
Ní fhágfar faoin tiorán ná faoin tráill
Anocht a théam sa bhearna baoil
Le gean ar Ghaeil chun báis nó saoil
Le gunna scréach faoi lámhach na bpiléar
Seo libh canaig Amhrán na bhFiann

 In 1934, the Irish state acquired the copyright of the song for the sum of £1,200
 Controversy has surrounded the wording of Amhrán na bhFiann over the years. In the original translation, the first line read as Sinne Laochra Gaedheal (we the heroes of Ireland). This has since been replaced by Sinne Fianna Fáil,(Soldiers are we)  which to some is evidence that the anthem has been hijacked by the Fianna Fáil party.
 In recent years, discussions have taken place about replacing Amhrán na bhFiann with a new national anthem, arguing that the current wording is excessively militant and anti-British. Others have argued that the melody is difficult for bands to play which has occasionally resulted with problems being witnessed at international events.