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Controversy over Wolfe Tones song 'blown out of proportion'

Leinster rugby issued an apology immediately after the controversial Wolfe Tones song 'Celtic Symphony', which features the lyrics 'Ooh Ah, Up the Ra' was played over the tannoy at the RDS after their win over Connacht on Sunday. Brian Warfield from...

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13.05 3 Jan 2023


Controversy over Wolfe Tones song 'blown out of proportion'


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13.05 3 Jan 2023


Leinster rugby issued an apology immediately after the controversial Wolfe Tones song 'Celtic Symphony', which features the lyrics 'Ooh Ah, Up the Ra' was played over the tannoy at the RDS after their win over Connacht on Sunday.

Brian Warfield from The Wolfe Tones has suggested apologising for singing 'Celtic Symphony' is trying to 'erase the IRA from everywhere.'

Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss…


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