IT’S BEEN A tough afternoon in Ireland.

Here’s a hug.

Remember when the Irish fans sang the Fields of Athenry at the New Zealand v France game yesterday? Remember that?

And remember Shane Long? Remember that warm feeling?

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Look at this puppy enjoying snow

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And these otters holding hands

It’s a bank holiday next weekend. A BANK HOLIDAY.

This is you, next Sunday night:

Remember that time everyone came #HomeToVote? That was good, wasn’t it?

And Riverdance Lads. Remember them?

We love you, Riverdance lads.

Quick interlude to note how much we all enjoyed laughing at the Argentine coaches’ jumpers

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This month a baby boy was named after two Dublin fireman who helped deliver him

And he visited them at work.

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People at UCD built these ducks and swans a special ramp

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This amazing sight on the River Shannon. Look!

Our country is beautiful

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Michael D. Look at Michael D hugging Katie Taylor

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People love Michael D so much

Remember the time he met the huge rugby players?

And yes, we drew Bosnia in the Euro playoff…

But everything will be okay. Here, have a montage