Vile song mocks the murder of Michaela McAreavey
Behaviour seen in a video, which shows people seemingly mocking the murder of Michaela McAreavey, is 'acceptable, unless you're caught'.
That's according to commentator Joe Brolly, who was speaking after footage of the video emerged online.
The 27-year-old Irish language teacher was killed during her honeymoon in Mauritius in 2011.
The video, filmed in a room bedecked with British flags and Orange Order paintings, shows a group of people singing a song about her death.
Joe told The Hard Shoulder there was no attempt to stop the song.
"There are people of all ages there... this song has clearly been written, been learned off by heart.
"There's a trumphalist tone, which we've been all too familiar with in the North I suppose since the foundation of the state.
"This idea that they are supreme, and that they can behave how they like towards our community, is really just underscored in this.
"No one is doing anything other than revelling in it and enjoying it - and so it's very depressing".
He says this is part of a wider culture.
"You look at the centenary parade last week and it was largely very peaceful.
"But the content of the speeches, what has been happening in the North over the last year... where we're the enemies.
"'Our enemies will not succeed against us' - Arlene Foster talking about 'those who seek to denigrate us will not succeed.'
"Jeffrey Donaldson saying 'We will be here for another 100 years in spite of our enemies'.
#joebrolly
"All of that inflammatory talk tells you that what happened in that Orange lodge - which was filmed joyfully and posted joyfully - is part of a culture.
"A very sectarian culture".
'Some sort of turning point'
Joe says he hopes this is part of a turning point for the region.
"Hopefully this will be some sort of turning point where serious work will have to be done on the sort of sectarianism and hate which is peddled day in, day out.
"The subtle hints from the leadership of the DUP, from the TUV, make all of this acceptable.
"And it's all well and good for them today to condemn this - of course, it's impossible not to condemn it.
"But they all have a duty and we know, how over the last year, hysteria has been whooped up in the North and so this behaviour is acceptable - unless you're caught".
And he says people are moving towards better things.
"Everything's moving in one direction in the North, and I wouldn't let what has happened today depress people too much.
"We're really on the cusp of moving towards a far better, more secular society."
Two men have since apologised for their involvement in the video.
In a statement, John Bell and Andrew McDade said it was a matter of "deep shame and regret" to have been involved in broadcasting and singing about the murder.
They described it as an "offensive, vile and wholly abhorrent chant".
"This Facebook live video was not streamed with the intent of broadcasting any offensive chants whatsoever, rather it was generally broadcasting from the room.
"However, whether broadcast or not, the relevant chants should never have been sung either in public or private.
"We offer our sincerest and deepest apology to the Harte and McAreavey families, and indeed to wider society for our actions which whilst fuelled by alcohol, can neither be mitigated or excused in any shape or form.
"Our apology is unequivocal, and our acceptance of wrongdoing is absolute."
In a statement, the Orange Order described the recording as "utterly abhorrent" and condemned the content "without reservation".
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"If any of those involved are found to be members of the Institution, they will face disciplinary proceedings," it said.
The PSNI said it was aware of the video posted online and is examining the content to determine if any offences had been committed.
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most dispiriting .Michaela was murdered in 2011 therefore its unlikely the song was written just before last saturday,it was probably in circulation for years to the extent that are relatively large group had no problems in singing along,the only difference is they got caught
A people without culture or any sense of decency,they love their Lord but hate their neighbour.
As a N Ireland protestant this was Shameful let's not play politics with lady's memory
This is a new level of low! Absolutely disgusting, should be ashamed of themselves.
It's bred into these people from when their a child
These clowns would call themselves born again and half saved by our lord and that they saw the light. Vile and evil on so many levels.
... Unless you're caught. Well said Joe.
Why Are People So Cruel ?
They have just showed the world their true true colours, hateful, bitter, horrible, cruel people, that’s their culture, that’s the queens most loyal subjects, I wonder is she proud of them🤔🤔🤔🤔
Time for decent Protestants to step away from the Orange Order and stop giving these type of people cover to do this.
Sick sick people who ever owns the bar should be shut down licence gone from him... Everyone has to meet there maker at some stage
If I was a prodestant in that hall I have no doubt I would have walked out never to return to the company of these vile people
The problem is that this vile song about the murder of a young woman has been obviously learned by heart by so many and widely circulating among the Orange Order members. The fact that so many people knew the words and sang a song mocking the murder of a young Catholic bride on her honeymoon is sickening. Michaela was murdered in 2011. This song has likely been doing the rounds behind closed doors for a long time among Orange Order members where it was deemed acceptable. Thousands of people are likely to have heard if not sung this song. The disturbing thing is that it is only now that the wider world is aware of this. What else happens in Orange Lodges when the doors are closed?
Shame on them would they like it if it was one of there family
Absolutely disgusting - thankfully all culprits are being exposed via social media and employers are firing them. Great news that they are getting their comeuppance 👍
We will get the usual response from the Orange community “they sing songs about our people”
This is cruel, chilling, heartless, so sad and even more so as many young people involved in this shameful behaviour.
Vile solidarity with the harte family
This kind of thing is not new. They all looked very happy there singing... The Unionist are so fond of saying "NO" yet no one can say no don't sing those songs. "This behaviour is acceptable, unless you're caught"
Absolutely disgusting video & couldn’t believe that old man sitting at the table clapping but there faces on that video will not be forgotten actions have to be taken these people deserve jail how could there possibly be peace with people like this condolences to the Poor husband and Family who lost so a beautiful young woman in such a cruel was I am sorry but there should be no forgiveness for the people who had that disgusting song which was well rehearsed what if it was there daughter or there wife I wonder how they would feel
Joe brolly would get pulled off rte for giving facts like this ...😏
Shows the world what they are pure hate god bless that poor girl and her family
No surprise a discusting vile organisation
Joe is spot on with everything he says.
When I heard this during the week my heart sank. It really is the lowest of the low. What is wrong with these people. It's like the loyalist community is twisted, indoctrinated, bitter and has such a deep sense of hatred. It's really sad. Genuinely sad, depressing. I actually feel sorry for them because it's a terrible state of mind to have. 😔
The sash has slipped, revealing the Orange lodges true colours.
Loyalists need to realise that politics and getting your way is dependent on your popularity. If you're not popular you lose. It's as simple as that. These idiots are walking themselves into a United Ireland with their hateful bigotry.
It's crazy to think any human being could mock a murder of an innocent young woman. This people have hatred drummed into them in nurseries in the North of Ireland
As a protestant this song is vile and I would like to say there was 5 people singing it 5 too many.If you can see they are not wearing white shirts so they are not orange men singing it except for some idiots laughing at the song which is missing wrong.This should never have happened it's an outrageous song I've never heard it before and would distance myself if I ever heard it.Michaela was a beautiful girl who was murdered on her honeymoon I just don't understand the reasoning behind the song I don't know why someone would want to make up lyrics for the song I just can't understand it.
This is not just a couple of random idiots acting in isolation. This song a Brillo says was written learned and thoroughly enjoyed by all of them. This is by and large the attitude and mentality of these Orangemen.
These are the last actions of a dying wasp
Shame on these individuals!!
It was probably sung in several lodges that day. It's just that in this instance that guy McDade posted it. (Definite Darwin Award nominee). You have young fellas punching the air, young women laughing. Middle aged and old men clapping and laughing. Total hatred. Fair play to the employers that have sacked some involved. Hopefully more get sacked. Apparently the Orange Order are not banning them. Kind of says it all about that 'Religious Organisation' What chance have their kids got when this bigotry is the norm.
They got caught fair playvto whi ever reported it
Ladies and gentlemen the orange order
A Culture! I think a Cancer
This shows how really vile to the core these 1690aholics are. We totally condemn blah blah this blah blah that states the orange order, aye right! the only reason they falsely condemn is due to being in a corner caught out by a camera that never lies. Not one in that hall during the vile song spoke out in disgust when it was needed, worse still that many clapped along. This is a dark matter way below shame.
Do we expect anything better from the orange order
Disgusting!!
And yet Leo wants us to welcome them
So... where's the video???🙄 These disgusting people need to be seen!!!
The proud order now reduced to simple folk howling at the rising of the green moon.
Shocking song bad taste but what do you expect 💪🇮🇪
sure the leader of the dup is talking trouble ,over the protocol, listen to him in the house of lords, , its time for the new Ireland,
Sorry there all probably middle class get a slap on the wrist and a bit of even pity from the judges
Very good Joe well spoken.it is a dicrece this is sirese stuff.
Why has you tube let it stay online
Brolly says it as it is. Courageous as usual. Bravo ,
As an Ulster Brit this sickens me to the core. Unbelievable and utterly abhorrent. I fear this will get worse as Republican pressure grows
Shows you it’s bread into them from birth.DISGUSTING. God bless the families. Linfield portadown football clubs a disgrace.VILE!!!!!!!!!!!
This chanting was disgusting, but let's be honest about northern Ireland, there is a section in both communities which behave in this way.I believe it's up to people on both sides of the divide to shun these people .Joe seems to only point out one side of the community's failings. By the way yes I agree union/loyalism needs to do more to show that this way of thinking is wrong.
Culture
Oh yes, let’s blame all the unionists and Protestants for the problems. Like Sinn Fein and nationalist haven’t been caught singing equally as bad of song, saying equally as bad of statement, or turn a blind eye to equally as bad of action. You need to stop looking at this as “Protestant bigotry” or “nationalist bigotry”, it is just bigotry and sectarianism I and the overwhelming majority of Northern Ireland DO NOT tolerated. Real Protestants who want to make Northern Ireland an inclusive society have been out witch hunting these clowns. So to say we’re the problem is an outrage! I just hope to God the family McAreavey’s find comfort and peace in the arms of the nation who stand with them. I hope that unionist leaders and orange leaders contact the family and offer them assurances that those in the video are punished severely. As well, anyone in that video should be made to stand in front of that family and apologise. See how many of them act the big man when faced with the hurt family.
#who knew 🙈🙈🙈🙈
Shame on both as neither side are saints