Leinster Rugby ‘sorry’ after pro-IRA song played at match
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Leinster Rugby have issued an apology after a pro-IRA song was played at their stadium following Saturday’s 41-12 win over rivals Connacht. According to reports, the ‘Celtic Symphony’ song was played as the Leinster players completed a lap of honour following their win over Connacht. The manager of the Ireland women’s football team, Vera Pauw, apologised after footage emerged of her side singing the song in October and said the incident had taken the shine off their World Cup qualification. “We’ve hurt people and we are very, very deeply sorry for that.” The incident also coincided with ‘Celtic Symphony’, released by the Wolfe Tones in 1989, climbing to number two in the UK iTunes chart.
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