![]() Now here's a song that succinctly sums up what it was like to have experienced at first hand the thrill of seeing the Republic of Ireland debut at a major football tournament. ![]() Produced by U2's Larry Mullen, it featured an intro by Moya Brennan of Clannad and it's basically become an alternate national anthem. Put Them Under Pressure was the official song of the Republic of Ireland squad and cleverly blended elements of Dearg Doom, We're All Part of Jackie's Army, the Olé chant that had recently been popularised, and Jack Charlton's immortal pre-match catchphrase: 'We'll put 'em under pressure'. If Euro '88 was the great adventure into the unknown for Irish football fans, Italia 90 had the entire country in such a state it seemed like we were all transfixed for the whole month of June.Īsk anyone who was around back then: no one did a tap. But TEN's John Byrne is both a serious football fan and a music lover. What constitutes the best and worst songs sung for the Boys in Green is - of course - largely a matter of taste. ![]() Thankfully this year's official FAI anthem, Seo Linn's The Irish Roar is a bit of a belter. ![]() This year's European Championship marks the sixth major football tournament that's included the Republic of Ireland. Along with creating a Leprechaun hat and inflatable hammer industry, It's led to pop anthems of varying quality, a heap of hits, and a hell of a lot of tuneless singing in pubs. With Euro 2016 kicking-off today, here's a timely look at the best and rest of the football songs celebrating the Republic of Ireland's participation at various tournaments over the decades.
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