For some it was banter, but for others Sinn Féin leader’s post on X criticised as trolling
It’s a venerable football equation: English defeat = Irish glee.
Mary Lou McDonald, the Sinn Féin leader, reflected this tradition when she posted “Olé, Olé, Olé” and celebrated Spain’s victory over England in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin on Sunday. “Felicidades! Comhghairdeas to the champions of Europe,” she added, using the Irish word for congratulations.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/jul/16/irish-glee-as-sinn-fein-leader-congratulates-spains-victory-over-england-in-euros
Author : Rory Carroll Ireland correspondent
Publish date : 2024-07-16 11:18:55
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