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VIDEO: Rabble-rousing Amhrán na bhFiann from inside the Stade de France is just out of this world
Published 17:18 13 Jun 2016 BST
Updated 17:19 13 Jun 2016 BST
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The Stade de France is still shaking on its hinges.
In a sea of green and yellow, bubbling with passion and pride all the way from Scandinavia and every corner of Ireland, the French capital was brought to a standstill on Monday as Ireland kicked off their Euro 2016 campaign. Lorries were mounted, motorcyclists were joined on their bikes, the metro became one solid block of Athenry and the Stade de France simply didn't know what it was in for. https://twitter.com/SportsJOEdotie/status/742383978666184704 The Swedes played their part too in fairness. Thousands of them invaded France's home ground along with the Irish, they mingled in one another's sections, they exchanged friendly insults and they sang atop of their lungs, screaming to outdo the other. By the time Ireland's national anthem was played, the Swedes never stood a chance. This version of Amhrán na bhFiann is simply spine-tingling. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E-eCLZyFVI
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