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14 photos guaranteed to make every Ireland fan emotional today

We’re not crying, YOU’RE CRYING.

Jun 23rd 2016, 6:38 PM 8,479 Views 1 Comment

1. That iconic Packie Bonner save and subsequent joyful leap in the air

Never tire of watching this, tbh.

insta Source: RTÉ Sport/YouTube

2. Robbie Keane going in for one his signature cartwheels

Rep of Ireland v Germany Source: PA Archive/Press Association Images

3. Jack Charlton celebrating the victory against Italy in the 1994 World Cup in his cute little hat

EMPICS, 11 Ireland v Italy ... Soccer World Cup 94 Source: EMPICS Sport

4. And of course this moment of quiet reflection from Italia ’90

LOVE YOU, JACKIE.

insta Source: almery1916/YouTube

5. The actual heartbreak when this happened, though

Looks like #IRL finally have the opportunity to avenge #FRA & the Henry handball.. What a stage to do it! #Euro2016 pic.twitter.com/0HiRVCxOqc
— James (@JamesMUFC77) June 22, 2016

Source: James/Twitter

6. And poor ol’ Damien Duff looking beyond dejected and heartbroken once he realised what happened

Soccer - FIFA World Cup 2010 - Play Offs - Second Leg - France v Republic of Ireland - Stade de France Source: EMPICS Sport

7. When the lads took this selfie with President Michael D. Higgins

Not one for selfies after games but you can't miss one with the president Michael D Higgins ☘☘ have a bit of that! pic.twitter.com/R2EeobeEZZ
— Jonathan Walters (@JonWalters19) November 16, 2015

Source: Jonathan walters/Twitter

8. And, of course, Michael D. Higgins’ reaction to Robbie Brady’s goal last night

YESSSSSS! #COYBIG

A photo posted by Niall O Hara (@nialloh23) on Jun 22, 2016 at 1:48pm PDT

9. Ray Houghton celebrating his goal against Italy

<3

Soccer - World Cup USA 94 - Group E - Ireland v Italy Source: EMPICS Sport

10. These scenes from the 1994 World Cup homecoming

ECSTATIC WELCOME FOR IRELAND TEA Source: PA Archive/Press Association Images

11. THIS DOG!

Lassie dog in an Ireland jersey hanging out the sunroof of a Beetle on O'Connell street during Italia 90. pic.twitter.com/pXWpvfQaMX
— Publin.ie (@publinie) June 13, 2016

Source: publin.ie/Twitter

12. Martin O’Neill and the way he might look at you

I want someone to look at me the way Roy Keane and Martin O'Niell look at each other pic.twitter.com/T32rwQPRwf
— Dale. (@nffcDale) June 22, 2016

Source: Dale./Twitter

12. These gorgeous shots of Robbie Brady embracing his girlfriend

LITTERALLY THE PROUDEST WOMEN IN IRELAND RIGHT NOW💚👪⚽️

A photo posted by Kerrie Harris (@kerrie.harris.s2s) on Jun 22, 2016 at 3:00pm PDT

13. And finally… Robbie Brady’s brother

AKA all of us.

Pretty much sums it up!!#COYBIG #IRL #IRLITA #2FMIRL pic.twitter.com/fmWv2fPMBs
— RTÉ 2FM (@RTE2fm) June 22, 2016

Source: RTÉ 2fm/Twitter

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