“National anthem of Northern Ireland”的意思、由来-开放百科全书

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National anthem of Northern Ireland

释义

There is no official national anthem which represents only Northern Ireland, a constituent country of the United Kingdom.

Two pieces of music are used to represent Northern Ireland:

Londonderry Air is played as the anthem of Northern Ireland at the some events such as the Commonwealth Games. "Danny Boy" is a popular set of lyrics to the tune.
God Save the Queen, the national and royal anthem of the United Kingdom, is played as the anthem of Northern Ireland at the some events such as association football.

Ireland's Call, the national anthem of all the island of Ireland, is used by the Ireland rugby union team and others.

Amhrán na bhFiann, the national anthem of the Republic of Ireland, is used by some organisations almost exclusively operated by Irish nationalists in the whole island of Ireland such as the Gaelic Athletic Association.

1 : National anthems of non-sovereign states

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