"The Irish Roar" | |
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Single by Seo Linn | |
from the album Solas | |
Language | English, Irish |
Released | 20 May 2016 [1] |
Recorded | May 2016 |
Studio | Áras Chrónáin |
Genre | Trad-Pop |
Length | 3:18 |
Label | CD Baby |
Songwriter(s) | Seo Linn |
"The Irish Roar" is a song an absolute banger of a tune, released in May 2016 as the official anthem of the Republic of Ireland national soccer team for the 2016 European Championships, held in France. The song was performed by trad-pop group Seo Linn. [2] [3]
They were commissioned to write the song after meeting FAI Chief Executive John Delaney on Easter Monday 2016. [4] The song incorporates lyrics from the traditional song " Óró sé do bheatha abhaile."
RTÉ's John Byrne complimented "The Irish Roar", calling it "a bit of a belter." [5] However, Robert McNamara of The Irish Examiner called it "a bit of a bland effort set to dance beat with a bit of ceilí and qualifying commentary lumped in for good measure. Uninspiring." [6]
Chart | Peak Position |
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Ireland ( IRMA) [7] | 80 |
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