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Fianna

American  
[fee-uh-nuh] / ˈfi ə nə /

plural noun

Irish History.
  1. the Fenians.


Fianna British  
/ ˈfiːənə /

plural noun

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

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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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