Cian Healy apologises for Repeal the 8th 'blue wall' tweet

The rugby star tweeted that "ya ain't alternative unless you're in front of a blue wall these days".

Wed, 27 Jul, 2016 - 10:12

Ciara Flaherty

*UPDATE at 11am*

Cian has since apologised and deleted the tweet which provoked criticism from Repeal the 8th campaigners, saying he didn't understand the significance of the blue wall.

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