The Carrickfergus hotel at the centre of the sectarian wedding song controversy has sought to distance itself from the shameful display.
In a clip which went viral, a bride, groom are seen singing ‘**** the Pope and the IRA’ to the tune of Tina Turner’s Simply The Best as they enter the room where the bridal party and guests are waiting. The song was sung in front of children, and many critics have taken to social media to express their disgust.
The event was held at the Loughshore Hotel in Carrickfergus, on Friday.
The hotel says the owners, who are Catholic and the work force who are mix of Protestant, Catholic and other religious beliefs, are saddened by the turn of events.
In the light of the observations of a private wedding celebration at Belfast Loughshore Hotel on Friday 4th October, the hotel wishes to communicate that we do not align with any political and religious views.
The Hotel has long been developed by people from many sections of the community, throughout all levels of the organisational structure; from the owners and senior management to every employee role at Belfast Loughshore Hotel.
We have faithfully served people of varied racial, religious, cultural and political backgrounds with impartiality, an impartiality that extends to all of our suppliers. The hotel employs people of Carrickfergus and further afield, from both major Northern Ireland religious backgrounds and those of many other beliefs.
Specifically regarding the content of the video of the wedding of 4th October, we do not condone the actions of the wedding party and do not give any support to the communications highlighted.