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So many people have been sharing their memories of Bill O'Herlihy during the Euros

The first tournament without Billo.

Jun 17th 2016, 8:07 PM 4,790 Views 0 Comments

IT’S BEEN OVER a year since the sad passing of RTÉ legend Bill O’Herlihy – and with the Euros on the telly every day, he’s being missed more than ever.

This is the first major tournament where he hasn’t marshalled the RTÉ panel with his inimitable grace and wit.

Him not being there just feels strange

First tournament on RTE without Bill O'Herlihy feels kinda weird
— Seán T (@SeanMakesPicks) June 11, 2016

Source: Seán T/Twitter

And people have been paying tribute to him in the best way – like this flag flying high

🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪 #coybig #bill #okeydoke #euros #euros2016⚽ #ireland☘

A photo posted by raquel1orama (@racheldoyle001) on Jun 13, 2016 at 9:03am PDT

Especially on days when Ireland play, his presence is felt

You'd miss bill o herlihy on a day like today. Legend. #okeydoke #wellleaveitthereso #ahcomeonnoweamonn
— dmmmurray7 (@dmmmurray7) June 13, 2016

Source: dmmmurray7/Twitter

His inspiration is everywhere

Spirit of bill O'Herlihy #IRL pic.twitter.com/FXqPctJoSq
— Stevie G (@StevieGrainger) June 13, 2016

Source: Stevie G/Twitter

People are loving the tournament, but still thinking of Billo

Enjoying #EURO2016 but I really miss Bill O'Herlihy. Coverage just isn't the same. A legend
— Dr Shane Kenna (@shkenna) June 12, 2016

Source: Dr Shane Kenna/Twitter

It’s just not the same

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Dublin pub The Back Page has created a special mural for the tournament

Bill O'Herlihy splashed across the side of The Back Page in #Phibsboro. I love my hood #okeydoke #euros #graff

A photo posted by @megrevs on Jun 5, 2016 at 5:01am PDT

Some tribute.

And you can see the good will for him popping up all over the place

billo2 Source: Good in the Ire Twitter

Whether it’s during matches

Bill O'Herlihy would be proud of the Irish Footballers. He's looking down on the Irish as Ireland face Sweden #COYBIG
— Dilutional78 (@StephenHyland3) June 13, 2016

Source: Dilutional78/Twitter

Or looking up nostalgic clips of him

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Everyone agrees

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This summer just won’t be the same without him

WINNER: The Best flag heading to #EURO2016 supporting the boys in green! #COYBIG ⚽️🍀⚽️🍀⚽️🍀 pic.twitter.com/YVyJs656vP
— BenchWarmers (@BeWarmers) May 18, 2016

Source: BenchWarmers/Twitter

Okey doke, we’ll leave it there so <3

It's not the same without Bill #euro2016 #OkeyDoke

A photo posted by Atomic (@momentorubia) on Jun 10, 2016 at 1:02pm PDT

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So many people have been sharing their memories of Bill O'Herlihy during the Euros