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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

She had only two competitors - Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys and Fianna Fail's Jim Gavin, candidates put forward by the two major parties in government.

From BBC Oct. 25, 2025

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

Martin, the Fianna Fáil party leader, told his parliamentary party on Wednesday that he "always had the best interest" of the party "at heart" and that he is "always pro grass roots".

From BBC Oct. 8, 2025

And then all started with cheerful hearts for the great standing camp of the Fianna on the Hill of Allen to celebrate the wedding feast of Finn and Tasha.

From Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race by Rolleston, T. W. (Thomas William)

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