The FAI and the manager of the women's national football team have apologised after a video circulated showing Irish players singing a pro-IRA song. The footage shows the Republic of Ireland's women's team celebrating their World Cup qualifying playoff win over Scotland in the Hampden dressing room.
Vera Pauw's side qualified for the tournament for the first time in their history following a 1-0 win on Tuesday. In the clips of them celebrating afterwards the players appear to chant "Up the Ra" - in reference to the IRA - to the tune of Celtic Symphony. The clip has been widely shared on on social media.
The Irish FA apologised this morning, with women's manager Vera Pauw saying there was "no excuse" for the "hurt caused". One of the victorious Irish stars also said they were "incredibly embarrassed" and "need to be better".
