Fianna

[ fee-uh-nuh ]

plural noun

, Irish History.

1. the Fenians.

Fianna

/ ˈfiːənə /

plural noun

1. a legendary band of Irish warriors noted for their heroic exploits, attributed to the 2nd and 3rd centuries ad Also calledFenians

Example Sentences

It marked a break with the two-party governing system, traditionally dominated by Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, signalling a huge shift in support for the all-island party.

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Unable to form a government by itself, it sought to form a coalition government with Fianna Fáil and the Green Party - an agreement that took four months to negotiate.

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When it comes to Fianna Fáil, its leader Micheál Martin has spent the last four years rotating through the top two jobs in elected politics.

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Whether the party does better than last time or struggles against Fine Gael will determine how Fianna Fáil views Micheál Martin’s future as leader, after 13 years in the job.

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Three parties - Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and The Green Party - make up the coalition government in the Republic of Ireland.

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