The Football Association of Ireland has apologised for offensive songs sung in the Ireland dressing room following their qualification to the World Cup in Glasgow last night.
Video footage emerged online of the players appearing to sing a pro-IRA song in the Hampden Park dressing room while they celebrated their 1-0 win over Scotland. The players could be heard in the video footage singing "Ooh ah, up the 'RA".
In a statement, the FAI said: "The Football Association of Ireland and the Republic of Ireland Ireland Women's National Team Manager Vera Pauw apologise for any offence caused by a song sung by players in the Ireland dressing room after the FIFA Women's World Cup Qualifying Play-off win over Scotland at Hampden Park on Tuesday night."
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Ireland manager Vera Pauw said: "We apologise from the bottom of our hearts to anyone who has been offended by the content of the post-match celebrations after we had just qualified for the World Cup.
"We will review this with the players and remind them of their responsibilities in this regard. I have spoken with players this morning and we are sorry collectively for any hurt caused, there can be no excuse for that."
Last night's victory marked the first time the Republic of Ireland has qualified for a World Cup in 20 years, and the first ever time for a women's side.
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