When I was growing up half the families in our street were Irish catholic with massive families in Council houses, as they were called then, so some potential Irish international there, if they hadn't all pissed it up too much. I remember when I lived in Coundon some years ago there were loads of blokes and lads in Celtic shirts which slowly disappeared over time. Still a few diehards, I gather. Also Irish flags during the world cup. Not as many as England but a significant number. I walked the dog to the Wedge recently and there was a Coventry West Ham supporters flag! I had to put up with that over the years as my wife and sister in law were both from West Ham families.