UEFA fine FAI after Republic of Ireland women pro-IRA song at Hampden
A video circulated online of the Republic of Ireland players singing the song
UEFA has fined the Football Association of Ireland after its senior women's team sang a pro-IRA song at Hampden Park after their World Cup play-off win over Scotland.
A video circulated online of the Republic of Ireland players singing the song, and UEFA confirmed on October 13 it was investigating the incident for potential inappropriate behaviour.
On Thursday, European football's governing body said its Control, Ethics and Disciplinary body had fined the FAI €20,000 (£17,271) over the incident, describing it as "a violation of the basic rules of decent conduct".
Manager Vera Pauw apologised for any offence caused as her jubilant players celebrated reaching the World Cup finals for the first time.
An FAI statement said: "The Football Association of Ireland and the Republic of Ireland women's national team manager Vera Pauw apologise for any offence caused by a song sung by players in the Ireland dressing room after the Women's World Cup qualifying play-off win over Scotland at Hampden Park on Tuesday night."
Pauw added: "We apologise from the bottom of our hearts to anyone who has been offended by the content of the post-match celebrations after we had just qualified for the World Cup.
"We will review this with the players and remind them of their responsibilities in this regard. I have spoken with players this morning and we are sorry collectively for any hurt caused, there can be no excuse for that."