Celtic Symphony (Wolfe Tones song)

[5] Fans of the Republic of Ireland national football team sing an alternate version of the phrase "Ooh ah, Paul McGrath".

[14] In March 2018, boxer Michael Conlan entered for his bout in Madison Square Garden with the song playing, and some of the crowd chanted "Ooh ahh, up the 'RA".

[21] Some, including Northern Irish former world champion Dave McAuley, called for action from boxing regulatory bodies.

[25] The Republic of Ireland women's national football team's sang the song in the dressing room following their play-off win over Scotland in Glasgow on 11 October 2022 to qualify for the 2023 World Cup.

Subsequently, the Football Association of Ireland manager Vera Pauw and players Chloe Mustaki and Áine O'Gorman apologised.