A similar compromise is made during the playing of the national anthems before these sporting events. When the Irish rugby team plays a test match in the Republic,Callaway Diablo EDGEAmhrain na bhFiann(the national anthem of the Republic of Ireland) is followed by Irelands Call in order to respect the Northern Irishmen who are in the team.Callaway Diablo EDGE DriversWhen Ireland play on foreign soil, Irelands Call is the only song played to represent the team.This is a song simply made up to act as a compromise and it is widely mocked by the fans of the team as having no value to supporters from the North or from the South.Callaway Diablo EDGE DriverHowever, it achieved its initial goal which was to defuse the tension that threatened to split the teamWhether McIlroy and McDowell knew they were playing for the tricolour I can't be sure but they were in contention to win the golf world cup until they were pipped at the post by the Italian Molinari brothers.