No score at half-time between Ireland and Sweden in their opening European Championships game – it’s been a tense battle with chances for both sides.
But there is one area where Ireland are clearly winning – fan singing in the stadium.
And, surprising no-one, The Fields of Athenry is the song most often ringing out from the Stade de France.
It’s a beloved sound for most of the Irish listening.
When Irish fans sing "Fields of Athenry" and it can be heard all over the stadium #chills #IRL #COYBIG
— sf3 (@faherty_shane3) June 13, 2016
The sounds of 'The Fields of Athenry' at the #Euros #IRL #COYBIG
— Maeve McGrath (@maevemcg) June 13, 2016
Sick, stuck in bed. Just realized what would lift my spirits, so turned on #EURO2016 to watch #IREvSWE. There it is: 🎵 #FieldsOfAthenry ☘
— Marleen Vente (@monxies) June 13, 2016
We know what we like – and we stick to it.
LOWWW LIE THE FIELDS OF ATHENRY
— Andrew (@FutbolAndrew) June 13, 2016
Of course there’s always the odd dissenting voice.
Ah lads, we have to go along for more than just the singsong. #FieldsofAthenry #IRL #IRLSWE
— Ronan Murphy (@swearimnotpaul) June 13, 2016
Fans of other countries also love it.
No more beautiful song in international football than "Fields of Athenry" #EURO2016
— Ishaan Tharoor (@ishaantharoor) June 13, 2016
The Swedes will need to go some to compete with that rendition of The Fields of Athenry by the Republic of Ireland fans.
— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) June 13, 2016
Even if some get a bit confused and think it’s a rip-off of the Fields of Anfield Road.
Wrong way round lads!
@LFC_GerardMex you do know the fields of athenry came first don't you? Irish song, long before it was song on the kop
— Ionatán Red (@johnnymross05) June 13, 2016
Fields of Anfield Road is a rip off of Fields of Athenry which is an Irish song just to let you guys know.
— Will (@LfcWelshscouser) June 13, 2016
Sing out and proud folks – you’re doing it for us all!
Sitting in a bar in Portugal watching the match and feel pretty proud hearing fields of athenry #COYBIG
— Con Con (@StarBucksJunk1e) June 13, 2016
Not a bad view for a Monday evening. Ireland v Sweden, with "The Fields of Athenry" a wonderful soundtrack. pic.twitter.com/miYCp7cehT
— Hyder Jawád (@HyderJawad) June 13, 2016
All together now! “Low lie, the fields of Athenry…”
