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	Ringtones from National Anthem
		National Anthem : Land Of My Fathers (Welsh National Anthem) Intro
		National Anthem : Land Of My Fathers (Welsh National Anthem) Outro
		Listed below are the available National Anthem ringtones for you to order.
	www.ringtones-ringtones.co.uk /artist/N/National%20Anthem (42 words)

	National Anthem of Mauritania
		The Mauritanian national anthem's words are taken from a 19th-century poem by Baba Ould Cheikh; the melody was written by Tolia Nikiprowetzky, and was adopted upon independence in 1960.
		My husband was born in Wales and this is a wonderful way for our children to know more of their heritage by listening to the Welsh langua...
		Although the music is wonderful, the selctions are not in any order, sometimes creating conf...
	www.freeglossary.com /National_Anthem_of_Mauritania (42 words)

	A Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union --P--
		The Polish national anthem, ' Poland has not yet been destroyed', bears witness to the country's oppression over the centuries.
		The parties then appoint representatives (proportionally to the vote) from a national or regional list of names in a pre-selected order.
		Party list s, which ensure a high degree of obedience to the leadership's line, were used for the first time in the UK for the Scottish and Welsh post-devolution elections, as well as for the 1999 elections to the European Parliament.
	www.euro-know.org /dictionary/p.html (42 words)

	Isle of Man International Broadcasting plc - News
		James was born in Wales at Pontypridd, the town a little to the north of Cardiff where the Welsh national anthem was written and first performed.
		Isle of Man International Broadcasting plc - News
		James made a substantial contribution to IMIB in marshaling the constitutional and European legal arguments with the Crown, which directly led to the Isle of Man being enabled to license our station.
	www.longwaveradio.com /jme.html (799 words)

	journey through mysterious wales, learn its history, places of battle, its holy sites, castles and ghosts
		Caerphilly can lay some claim to the Welsh National Anthem.
		The costume regarded as national dress is based on clothing worn by Welsh countrywomen during the early nineteenth century, namely a striped flannel petticoat, worn under a flannel open-fronted bed gown, with an apron, shawl and kerchief or cap.
		The original Welsh is difficult to translate literally and many attempts have been made to produce an English version which mirrors the sentiment of the anthem.
	www.geocities.com /mysteriesofwales/facts.html (799 words)

	Culture of Wales and the welsh
		The Welsh National Anthem - Land of my fathers, the Welsh national anthem
		Welsh National costume - the ladies with the tall hats are the traditional national costume
		Dylan Thomas - the Welsh poet, Dylan Thomas
	www.wales-calling.com /culture.htm (799 words)

	national-anthems.org - Reference - Anthems of Non-Independent States
		Welsh National Anthem - Land of My Fathers / Hen Wlad fy Nhadau
		Niue National Anthem - Ko E Iki He Lagi
		Manx National Anthem - Aran Ashoonagh dy Vannin
	www.national-anthems.org /ref-nonind.htm (87 words)

	The Hidden Note
		It is interesting to note that the Welsh national anthem was chosen spontaneously by the crowd at the first unofficial world Rugby championship in 1905.
		The Welsh team began to sing and the crowd joined them: " Mae hen wlad fy nhadau yn annwyl I mi," (The land of my fathers, the land of my choice…) and so it is their anthem today.
		It is a source of national pride and identity viewed by some as the "wall" that separates this nation from England.
	www.celticcafe.com /THN/wales/wales.html (87 words)

	ipedia.com: England Article
		The other national languages of the UK (Welsh, Irish Gaelic and Scots Gaelic) are confined to their respective countries, and only Welsh is treated by law as an equal to English (and then only for organisations which do business on both sides of the Anglo-Welsh border or in Wales itself).
		At sporting events, God Save The Queen is usually played for the England football team (despite being the national anthem of the UK) while Land of Hope and Glory has been used as the English anthem at the Commonwealth Games (where the four nations in the UK compete independently).
		The rose is widely-recognised as the national flower of England and is used in a variety of contexts, such as the badge of the English Rugby Union team.
	www.ipedia.com /england.html (2321 words)

	BBC NEWS Wales National anthem ban at stadium
		Cardiff City football fans will not be singing the Welsh national anthem at a key match in the Millennium Stadium this weekend, the Football League said on Thursday.
		Bluebirds fans said they wanted the Welsh national anthem, Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (Land Of My Fathers), to be played at one of their most high-profile matches.
		Welsh assembly First Minister Rhodri Morgan said he did not see the purpose of singing national anthems in the play-off final - but if they were to be sung, it should be both anthems or neither.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/wales/3051079.stm (510 words)

	journey through mysterious wales, learn its history, places of battle, its holy sites, castles and ghosts
		The costume regarded as national dress is based on clothing worn by Welsh countrywomen during the early nineteenth century, namely a striped flannel petticoat, worn under a flannel open-fronted bed gown, with an apron, shawl and kerchief or cap.
		The original Welsh is difficult to translate literally and many attempts have been made to produce an English version which mirrors the sentiment of the anthem.
		The Welsh for leek is Cenhinen and the Welsh for Daffodil is Cenhinen Pedr.
	www.geocities.com /mysteriesofwales/facts.html (510 words)

	England - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The other national languages of the UK (Welsh, Irish Gaelic and Scots Gaelic) are confined to their respective nations, and only Welsh is treated by law as an equal to English (and then only for organisations which do business in Wales).
		The rose is widely recognised as the national flower of England and is used in a variety of contexts, for example as the badge of the English Rugby Union team.
		The Three Lions badge performs a similar role for the English national football team and English national cricket team.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/England (510 words)

	NATIONAL ANTHEM
		Century, it was recorded that women were wearing Welsh flannel with checks and stripes, this development could have been the first evidence of the Welsh Costume as we now know it.
		The Welsh lady’s hat was originally believed to have been low-crowned, similar to hats worn by men of the period, whereas the taller, more familiar hat became popular at a later date.
		There were two chief contests —one was poetic, to test the skill of the bards in the traditional Welsh meters, the other was musical, open to minstrels and pipers of any nation.
	cynthia.spindler.fr /builth/Welsh/Traditions.htm (510 words)

	NATIONAL ANTHEM
		The Welsh lady’s hat was originally believed to have been low-crowned, similar to hats worn by men of the period, whereas the taller, more familiar hat became popular at a later date.
		Century, it was recorded that women were wearing Welsh flannel with checks and stripes, this development could have been the first evidence of the Welsh Costume as we now know it.
		The Welsh tradition of giving gifts of carved wooden spoons to loved ones to symbolise affection is a tradition which has its roots in centuries long past.
	cynthia.spindler.fr /builth/Welsh/Traditions.htm (1591 words)

	Defence Internet Defence News Military provide fitting backdrop to opening of Senedd
		At midday a Guard of Honour played the National Anthem which was followed by a 21-Gun Salute fired by six 105mm guns from 104th Regiment Royal Artillery (Volunteers) who were supported by soldiers belonging to 39 Regiment Royal Artillery (The Welsh Gunners) and 32 Regiment Royal Artillery.
		Soldiers in the Guard came from the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards and the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the newly formed regiment for Wales, The Royal Welsh.
		After unveiling a plaque in the Senedd's foyer, she heard welsh poet Gwyneth Lewis recite a poem composed specially for the occasion.
	www.mod.uk /DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/HistoryAndHonour/MilitaryProvideFittingBackdropToOpeningOfSenedd.htm (499 words)

	United States National Soccer Players Association
		Interestingly, for this year's games, the national anthem of England "God Save the Queen" will not be played since Welsh team Cardiff City is playing in the Second Division play-offs.
		The International Football Association Board is constituted by The Football Association (England), the Scottish Football Association, the Football Association of Wales, the Irish Football Association and FIFA, each of which is represented by four delegates.
		Yes, The International Football Association Board is the organization that laid down the Laws of the Game in 1863 and is the only body able to decide on any change relating to the Laws.
	www.ussoccerplayers.com /news_you_can_use/362949.html (1158 words)

	Ireland's OWN: Women Freedom Fighters
		Welsh, who witnessed the event, said "Princess Margaret was whisked to a back entrance, but we were there with our picket signs, singing the Irish National Anthem.
		"She was a master at street theater," said Sue Welsh.
		Her phones were tapped and her movements followed.
	irelandsown.net /bridieohare.html (847 words)

	Ali-Baba.com » Regional » Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Society and Culture
		Virtual Wales- History of some towns and cities, the lyrics of the national anthem in English and Welsh, and a recipe for Welsh cakes.
		Welsh Federation of Housing Associations - Independent body that is the voice of independent social landlords in Wales.
		Friends of Gwrych Castle, Abergele - Campaign to save a historic Welsh castle.
	ali-baba.com /Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/Wales/Society_and_Culture (503 words)

	Open Directory Project
		Virtual Wales - History of some towns and cities, the lyrics of the national anthem in English and Welsh, and a recipe for Welsh cakes.
		Welsh Federation of Housing Associations - Independent body that is the voice of independent social landlords in Wales.
		Friends of Gwrych Castle, Abergele - Campaign to save a historic Welsh castle.
	www.cs.utk.edu /~maisnam/odp/odp.php?browse=/Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/Wales/Society_and_Culture (437 words)

	Mystic Planet's New Age Directory of Planet Earth: United Kingdom
		Now Playing: National Anthem of the United Kingdom
		English, Welsh (about 26% of population of Wales), Scottish form of Gaelic (about 60,000 in Scotland)
		England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland; Dependent areas: Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, Saint Helena, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands
	mysticplanet.com /UK.HTM (140 words)

	Wales Rugby League
		Sensing victory, the crowd broke out into a stirring rendition of the national anthem, and the supporters were sent into ecstasy when the little scrum half Kevin Ellis found a gap on the left hand side from Phillips' pass to score in the corner.
		Western Samoa may have had the physical size, but in terms of heart the Welsh were giants.
		Memories were painfully fresh in Wales of their defeat in the 1991 rugby union World Cup at the hands of Western Samoa, and many had looked at the destruction they had wreaked on France earlier in the week as evidence of Wales' impending doom.
	wales.rleague.com /dragons/1995/walsam.htm (140 words)

	icNorthWales - Wales national football team
		A WELSH international footballer was arrested for violent disorder after an incident at a nightclub, police said last night.
		IRISH FA president Jim Boyce has called for a "football anthem" after voicing his disapproval of the booing of national anthems.
		The majesty of Ryan Giggs' left boot allowed supporters to leave a half-empty Millennium Stadium with a warm glow on a rainy October night, but a second consecutive Wales victory cannot dis-guise the sense of gloom pervading the nation at another failed qualifying campaign.
	icnorthwales.icnetwork.co.uk /football/national (140 words)

	England
		The other national languages of the UK (Welsh, Irish Gaelic and Scots Gaelic) are confined to their respective nations, and only Welsh is treated by law as an equal to English (and then only for organisations which do business on both sides of the Anglo-Welsh border or in Wales itself).
		God Save The Queen (the national anthem for the UK as a whole) is nonetheless usually played for the England football team, although Land of Hope and Glory has been used as the English anthem at the Commonwealth Games (where the four nations in the UK face each other independently).
		It remained in national use until 1707, when the Union Flag (which English and Scottish ships had used at sea since 1606) was adopted for all purposes to unite the whole of Great Britain under a common flag.
	www.worldhistory.com /wiki/E/England.htm (4337 words)

	Men of Harlech - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Men of Harlech is often mistaken for the national anthem of Wales; this is incorrect, the Welsh anthem is Hen Wlad fy Nhadau (Land of our Fathers).
		The music was first published in 1784 as March of the Men of Harlech in Musical and Poetical Relicks of the Welsh Bards.
		It was first published as a song in Gems of Welsh Melody, edited by the Welsh poet, John Owen ("Owain Alaw") in 1860, with Welsh lyrics by the bard John Jones (Talhaiarn), and English words by W.H. Baker.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Men_of_Harlech (4337 words)

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