Ireland is 'back in the World Cup' — but sound issues undermine RTÉ coverage

Republic of Ireland's Katie McCabe applauds the fans after the Women's World Cup Group B match against Australia at the Sydney Football Stadium, Picture : Isabel Infantes/PA

RTÉ’s Evanne Ní Chuilinn switched to Gaeilge for her closing remarks, referencing the historic nature of the occasion before handing over to George Hamilton.

The dulcet tones of the Belfast-born broadcaster came on air to pictures of Katie McCabe and co. in the tunnel. That was enough. If you didn’t have goosebumps before, you had them now.