Joe Brolly says ‘working class’ status reason for Irish women’s IRA song backlash
“It was a deliberate, sustained attack by the establishment.” Joe Brolly says that the backlash threw at the Irish woman’s football team following the ‘IRA song’ controversy was down to being working class. The Derry native explains how the wave of criticism that came towards the team for singing ‘Up the RA’ in the dressing […]
3 years ago
FAI, Uefa and Scottish Police launch investigation into Ireland players singing pro-IRA song
“A UEFA ethics and disciplinary inspector will investigate the incident.” FAI, Uefa and Scottish Police have launched an investigation into Ireland players singing a pro-IRA song following the Irish team’s victory over Scotland. The win meant that Ireland qualified for the World Cup and during the jubilant scenes of celebration, video footage emerged of the […]
3 years ago