Katie McCabe hits back at ‘awful rumours and gossip’ about her Ibiza holiday

KATIE McCABE has responded to her holiday in Ibiza being the subject of online trolls.

A video of her trying to talk to a female friend in a typically noisy nightclub was seized upon by trolls ‘to spread rubbish about it.’

The Ireland captain spoke out against such baseless talk spreading like wildfire.

Taking to her Snapchat account, a weary McCabe said: “Hey guys, I’ve had a mad busy day so I’m just kind of sitting down.

“I don’t usually really do this type of stuff or respond to these types of things because it’s literally people spreading rubbish on social media and I can’t really control what people make up.

“But can I just ask to those of you who have taken hours and hours out of your life to try and cause an issue, like, have you ever tried to talk to a friend next to a DJ booth?

“It’s honestly been awful to see the rumours that have been spread.

“So, like, rather than spread the inaccurate rumours and gossip, why don’t you think about how it would feel if you were sent those abusive messages for something that you didn’t actually do.

“It’s not been nice, it’s not nice to hear or read.

“But, I guess the social media platforms are probably dealing with these accounts now that shared.

“So, I’m cool, but I just wanted to clear that up. You wouldn’t be doing that in front of thousands of people on stage.

“So yeah, let people have a rare night off with their mates.

“To all the good ones, I see you and I appreciate the support and I’ll see you guys soon.”

The 28-year-old is not officially in a relationship with anyone.

However, her recent trip to Rome with Arsenal teammate Caitlin Foord fuelled speculation that they are an item.

At the time she commented ‘Amore’ which translates to love under the photo dump from their time in The Eternal City.

The joint-post caused a stir with Gunners and Irish fans alike.

One joked: “Yeahhhhhh the incoming onslaught of ‘hard launch’ comments.”

While another surmised: “I love that they aren’t hiding it anymore and just being themselves! Good for you both.”

Katie’s mother Sharon also commented: “Great pics love yous (heart emoji). Enjoy, mommy misses you.”

International teammate Grace Moloney similarly chimed in with: “Loveeeeeeee.”

The pair were previously linked together around the time of Ireland’s clash with Australia at last summer’s World Cup.

McCabe’s former long-term partner Ruesha Littlejohn appeared to snub a handshake from the Aussie after the 1-0 win for the host nation.

But there is no suggestion Foord had any role in the break-up between McCabe and the London City Lionesses midfielder.