diff --git a/lib/ansible/modules/extras/notification/irc.py b/lib/ansible/modules/extras/notification/irc.py
index 8726bfd010e..12e72f3972d 100644
--- a/lib/ansible/modules/extras/notification/irc.py
+++ b/lib/ansible/modules/extras/notification/irc.py
@@ -42,7 +42,6 @@ options:
       - Nickname to send the message from. May be shortened, depending on server's NICKLEN setting.
     required: false
     default: ansible
-    version_added: "2.0"
   msg:
     description:
       - The message body.