Fianna
Americanplural noun
plural noun
Example Sentences
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He’s understood in Ireland as a canny political operator who led his boring center-right party, Fianna Fáil, back to power after a decade in the wilderness.
From Salon ● Mar. 18, 2026
A third candidate Jim Gavin representing the centrist Fianna Fail -- the larger party in Ireland's governing coalition with Fine Gael -- remained on ballot papers because he only quit the race earlier this month.
From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2025
Heather Humphreys is the candidate for Fine Gael, a centre-right party which is currently in coalition government with Fianna Fáil.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2025
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael emerged as the largest and third-largest parties respectively following November's election and committed to returning to government together.
From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2025
On the mountain of Ben Bulben in Sligo he comes across Finn with a hunting-party of the Fianna.
From Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race by Rolleston, T. W. (Thomas William)
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