Shane Long wonder goal inspires new soccer anthem

‘To France we’ll drive’ with Dublin outfit Keywest's music ringing in our ears - watch it here

If there's one thing Ireland knows how to do well apart from the odd football upset, it's coming up with a tune to accompany it.

Italia 90's "Put 'Em Under Pressure" forever fused a chorus of "Ole, Ole, Ole, Ole" with Packie Bonner's immortal penalty save against Romania, and now Dublin outfit Keywest appear determined to claim Shane Long's Euro 2016 qualifier goal as the muse for their own footballing fanfare.

It may not be on the scale of stadia-packed singing, but a handful of spectators on Dublin's Grafton Street enjoyed the sentiment.

Keywest anthem music to the ears of Grafton Street shoppers
Keywest anthem music to the ears of Grafton Street shoppers

And maybe, just maybe "To France We'll Drive" - blasted to the theme of Gloria Gaynor's 1978 classic I Will Survive - will ring out from French football grounds next summer.

Mark Hilliard

Mark Hilliard

Mark Hilliard is a reporter with The Irish Times