Fianna

American

[fee-uh-nuh] / ˈfi ə nə /

plural noun

Irish History.

the Fenians.

Fianna British

/ ˈfiːənə /

plural noun

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

When spoilt votes were excluded, Humphreys won 29% of first preference votes, while Fianna Fail's Jim Gavin, who withdrew from the race but remained on the ballot paper, won 7% first preference votes.

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

Fianna Fáil - the largest party - has formed a government with Fine Gael and a range of independent regional TDs after November's election.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2025

Conan served him for thirty years, and no man of all the Fianna was keener and hardier in fight.

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

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