The Wolfe Tones say people 'don't have to apologise' for mentioning the IRA in a song or chant
The Wolfe Tones have weighed in on the controversy surrounding a Sinn Fein TD saying “Up the Ra” after his re-election to the Dail.The Waterford TD received backlash after a video posted on social media showed him shouting the words during a victory speech at a pub in Waterford on Sunday.In a tweet, the band wrote: “We don’t have to apologise for mentioning the IRA in a song or chant.
“I don’t hear anyone asking for an apology from those celebrating the British Army by wearing a poppy to remember them.“Should we or are we going to ban the poppy in Ireland? should we!“Rule Britannia or Land of hope and glory Rebel Jingoistic English songs I’ve no problem with them.“Give me a break. Tolerance is needed from all sides Up the Ra.”
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