Primate congratulates both Irish soccer teams

Archbishop of Armagh Eamon Martin has tweeted his joy that both of Ireland’s national soccer teams have qualified for the finals of the 2016 UEFA European Championship.

“Delighted that both Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland are both now through to #EURO2016,” Dr Martin tweeted, continuing, “Well done to all!”

The Primate of All Ireland tweeted in the aftermath of the Republic’s 2-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium in the second leg of a qualification play-off which the Irish side won 3-1 on aggregate.