Irish fans see nun on train, recite ‘Our Father’ in soccer-style chant

If the Irish are known for two things it’s Catholicism and merriment.

Dan Gartland | Jun 14, 2016

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Ireland managed only a draw against Sweden on Monday thanks to a late own goal, but the Irish fans were still in good spirits on Tuesday.

A few fans in France for the tournament were riding a train on Monday when a nun walked through their car. They decided the only logical thing to do was recite the “Our Father” as if it were a soccer chant.

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It’s pretty catchy, but I don’t think the pope will be incorporating this as part of the mass any time soon.

[via JOE.ie]

Published Jun 14, 2016

DAN GARTLAND

Dan Gartland is the writer and editor of Sports Illustrated’s flagship daily newsletter, SI:AM, covering everything an educated sports fan needs to know. He joined the SI staff in 2014, having previously been published on Deadspin and Slate. Gartland, a graduate of Fordham University, is a former Sports Jeopardy! champion (Season 1, Episode 5).