ROI and Northern Ireland football teams invited to joint reception in Belfast

There had been some objections to the proposed reception, with PUP Cllr Billy Hutchinson saying he feared the presence of James McClean could lead to protests.

Wed, 06 Jan, 2016 - 09:58

Councillors in Belfast have voted to invite both the Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland football teams to a joint reception.

One councillor feared the presence of James McClean could lead to protests

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