The Ulster Unionist Party’s Mid Ulster Assembly candidate, Meta Graham, has condemned the behaviour of some members of the Coalisland Athletic football team after they were seen on social media to indulge in pro IRA chanting on their team coach.

Meta Graham said:

“The behaviour on the Coalisland Athletic team coach after their win in the Junior Cup Final was utterly disgraceful.

“Instead of celebrating a Cup win, some members of the team could be heard indulging in sectarian chanting in support of the IRA.

“The people behind the chanting clearly have no difficulty with the atrocities committed by the IRA - not least in Mid Ulster - during the Troubles.

“There is no excuse for this and nothing to be gained by playing this down. If the club has any interest in how it is perceived and in community relations then it needs to acknowledge the offence caused, apologise and commit to ensuring this is never repeated in the future.”