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Ireland's recession is basically over because we embarrassed Germany*

*At least, that’s what Twitter says.

Oct 15th 2014, 9:41 AM 12,161 Views 0 Comments

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YESTERDAY, IRELAND HAD its first non-punitive Budget in several years AND took away a possibly-crucial point from an away qualifier with Germany.

It was a big day. A big day. And when John O’Shea’s last minute equaliser left the German team with egg on their faces (Ei auf ihren Gesichten), Irish people knew that the recession was essentially over.

There was widespread economic rejoicing on Twitter

THE RECESSION IS OVER!!!#GERvIRL https://t.co/GJszDTRGEY
— Game On 2FM (@GameOn2FM) October 14, 2014

Source: GameOn2FM/Twitter

Now we know for sure the recession is over. Ireland beat World Champs Germany 1-1 tonight! #COYBIG
— Cliffs of Moher Experience (@CliffsofMoherIE) October 15, 2014

Source: Cliffs of Moher/Twitter

The recession is over, everyone go buy a house#GERIRL #COYBIG #Budget15
— Colm Óg Doran (@ColmDoran91) October 14, 2014

Source: Colm Óg Doran/Twitter

And we haven’t forgotten that flag

ANGELA MERKEL THINKS WE'RE DEADLY
— David O'Doherty (@phlaimeaux) October 14, 2014

Source: David O'Doherty/Twitter

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Essentially, it was the highlight of the Budget

The best bit of the budget was John O'Shea's goal. Recession Over! #Budget15 #GERIRL
— Cluttered genocidal mess (@IcebergsMelting) October 14, 2014

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And some pleaded for exemptions for special cases

John O Shea should NOT have to pay the water meter charges #IREvGER
— Johnny Foran (@Johnny_foran) October 14, 2014

Source: Johnny Foran/Twitter

Although others feared punitive measures

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There was widespread mad triumphalism

Can you hear me Angela Merkel!? Can you hear me Black Forest!? Can you hear me Sauerkraut!? #GERIRL
— Adrian Carty 📝🎙️🎥☕🎬 (@poorado) October 14, 2014

Source: Adrian Carty/Twitter

One, eh, feisty MMA artiste suggested starting a barney

Where is Germany's World Cup now? Grab that yoke straight back the Aviva this second. They will do nothing about it.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) October 14, 2014

Source: Conor McGregor/Twitter

And there were memories made

Janey, I'd say at least 90 seconds of 'Reeling in the Years 2014' content will come from today alone. #Budget15 #IREvGER
— Michael McHale (@mickmchale) October 14, 2014

Source: Michael McHale/Twitter

However, a pastry chef from Galway may be experiencing some regret

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Still and all. We’ll always have Nespresso.

More: 15 of the best Twitter reactions to today’s Budget>

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Ireland's recession is basically over because we embarrassed Germany*

*At least, that’s what Twitter says.

YESTERDAY, IRELAND HAD its first non-punitive Budget in several years AND took away a possibly-crucial point from an away qualifier with Germany.