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14 of the most Irish reactions to THAT Ireland v. Belgium match

“Ah shite.”

Jun 18th 2016, 4:17 PM 12,810 Views 0 Comments

Euro 2016 soccer tournament Source: PA Wire/Press Association Images

THIS AFTERNOON, IRELAND lost 3-0 to Belgium in the Euros.

*sad trombone*

And Ireland became a sad, sad place.

This gal’s face summed up all our feelings.

Republic of Ireland v Belgium - UEFA Euro 2016 - Group E - Stade de Bordeaux Source: Chris Radburn

ahfeck

We feel you, girl.

Republic of Ireland v Belgium - UEFA Euro 2016 - Group E - Stade de Bordeaux Source: Chris Radburn

The exclamations of “Ah shite” could be heard from space

shite Source: Twitter

Euro 2016 soccer tournament Source: PA Wire/Press Association Images

We called the ref names

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Where is this ludramán of a ref from? #IRLBEL
— Jonathan Healy (@jonathanhealy) June 18, 2016

Source: Jonathan Healy/Twitter

Republic of Ireland v Belgium - UEFA Euro 2016 - Group E - Stade de Bordeaux Source: Chris Radburn

And wished Joe Duffy was around so we’d have someone to give out to

“It’s just so unfair, Joe!”

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Euro 2016 soccer tournament Source: PA Wire/Press Association Images

Our Dads tried to soothe our disappointment

Wise words by my dad "we'd beat them in hurling"!! #COYBIG
— Greg Canty (@GregCantyFuzion) June 18, 2016

Source: Greg Canty/Twitter

And our Mams weighed in with classic Mam advice

When your mam reckons a cup of tea will sort the lads out #IRLBEL #IREBEL #COYBIG
— Clodagh O'Connor (@clodagh2306) June 18, 2016

Source: Clodagh O'Connor/Twitter

While we looked for people to blame.

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When in doubt, blame the weather. #IREBEL #IRLBEL #COYBIG
— Clodagh O'Connor (@clodagh2306) June 18, 2016

Source: Clodagh O'Connor/Twitter

Euro 2016 soccer tournament Source: PA Wire/Press Association Images

Still, though. At least our fans did us proud

<3

ClPcyf2WYAAJ9aB Source: RTÉ Radio 1/Twitter

3 nil down and all I can hear on the tv is " The Fields of Athenry" being belted out by the fans, class #COYBIG
— Jason Barry (@JasonBarry_) June 18, 2016

Source: Jason Barry/Twitter

It’s grand, lads. We just have to beat Italy on Wednesday.

Start lighting your candles.

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Republic of Ireland v Belgium - UEFA Euro 2016 - Group E - Stade de Bordeaux Source: Chris Radburn

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14 of the most Irish reactions to THAT Ireland v. Belgium match

“Ah shite.”