‘Lizzy’s in a box’: Irish football fans celebrate Queen’s death [watch]

While some mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the people of Ireland have been celebrating and they don't regret it at all.

Sep 9, 2022 - 11:25
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‘Lizzy’s in a box’: Irish football fans celebrate Queen’s death [watch]

While tributes and messages of condolences pour in following Queen Elizabeth II’s death on Thursday 8 September, the people of Ireland are celebrating.

The royal family confirmed in a statement on Thursday that Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom’s longest-serving monarch, died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. 

IRISH SOCCER FANS CELEBRATE QUEEN ELIZABETH II’S DEATH

A video of Irish football fans singing and celebrating at a soccer match, reportedly at Dublin’s Tallaght Stadium, has gone viral.

According to News.com, the stadium was hosting a UEFA Europa Conference League match between Ireland’s Shamrock Rovers and Sweden’s Djurgårdens IF Fotboll.

The video, which was posted to Twitter just over 22:00, has garnered over 2.8 million views, 96.6 thousand likes and more than 20 thousand retweets. It shows the packed stands with supporters all chanting “Lizzy’s in a box” in unison.

Another video from Ireland’s north city called Derry shows people celebrating on the streets as they honk their car horns and even climb on top of roofs.

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WHY ARE THE PEOPLE OF IRELAND CELEBRATING?

Ireland gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1922. Northern Ireland, which includes the major city of Belfast, is still within the United Kingdom.

As per Newsweek, The British Empire at the height of its power was described as “the empire on which the sun never set”. It reportedly commanded 23 percent of the world’s population in 1913. In addition, it controlled countries across every continent and today 14 overseas territories remain under British reign.

“I have deep regards for Queen Elizabeth II as a person, mother and grandmother. But she is also head of a monarchy that benefited from systematic exploitation of Ireland and India for centuries. Therefore deep disdain for her as a monarch!” one tweep wrote.

While another wrote: “As an Irish person, today I remember the brave volunteers of Ireland, India, Africa, Palestine and many other nations.None of them had the fortune to die like the Queen, in an unbelieably beautiful bed, built from the wealth of their countries. I salute them all.”

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IRISH PRESIDENT MOURNS

Although his people were out partying and celebrating the Queen’s death, Irish President Michael D Higgins also shared his condolences.

“Her Majesty served the British people with exceptional dignity,” he said

“Her personal commitment to her role and extraordinary sense of duty were the hallmarks of her period as Queen, which will hold a unique place in British history.”