Fianna

[fee-uh-nuh]

plural noun

Irish History.

1. the Fenians.

Fianna

/ 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

Example Sentences

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.

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Martin has now proposed new rules by which Fianna Fáil may select a presidential candidate in future presidential elections.

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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".

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But he said Gavin's nominating party, Fianna Fáil, may not have been aware of all the information.

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Fianna Fáil candidate Jim Gavin has announced he is withdrawing from the Irish presidential election with "immediate effect".

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