Things seem laid back enough - until a very exuberant Superman Dick Redmond roars in, declaring "I'M SIXTY AND I'M GOIN' TO FRRRRANCE!!!" Next thing we know, there's corks being popped, beer being squandered, and a rousing rendition of OLE OLE OLE.
Ireland Celebrations!! from Football Association of Ireland on Vimeo
Last night's game was epic, the crowd was the loudest they've ever been, and Walters put two in the back of the net despite being pretty much kneed in the stomach prior to the second goal. Twitter missed the all-consuming fog, but we were all thrilled beyond belief - as were sports stars both here and overseas. Plunder yisser Credit Unions - we're going to France!
Well done the boys in green, think I will have a small glass to toast your success ha ha 😜 pic.twitter.com/86L06xmVTx
— Chris Kamara (@chris_kammy) November 16, 2015
Great to see these scenes in Ireland again! if the country was any good at all it would have a national holiday tomorrow 😂😂😂ðŸÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ?ºðŸÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ?ºðŸÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ?ºðŸÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ?ºðŸÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ?ºðŸÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ?ºðŸÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ?º
— Noel Hunt (@boyhunt) November 16, 2015
Congratulations to the Irish. Euro's will be better for them in it. I'm almost sure I even saw Roy Keane smiling in the pitch afterwards.
— Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) November 16, 2015
Buzzing with the result, we deserved it over the 2 legs, France here we come . Enjoy the party tonight back home #IREvBOS #COYBIG #EURO2016
— Shay Given (@No1shaygiven) November 16, 2015
Why does France have to be next summer 😠@paddyb_ireland we'll maybe make the next euros 😂😂 the Rio sun will have to do us lad!! 😂ðŸ'ŠðŸÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ?¼ðŸ'ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ?ðŸÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ?¼
— Michael Conlan (@mickconlan11) November 16, 2015
theres gonna be a lot of happy french bar owners tonight! Best way to qualify when you win thru the playoffs!! #COYBIG #EURO2016
— Sean St Ledger (@seanstledger12) November 16, 2015
Thrilled for Republic of Ireland. Absolutely chuffed for Martin O'Neill. Great stuff!
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) November 16, 2015
Great to see Ireland qualify for the Euro's tonight! So many passionate football fans in our country! Inspiring to see! #COYBIG
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) November 16, 2015
Well done to my old gaffer martin o Neil and his team Ireland ðŸ'ÂÂÂ?ðŸÂÂÂ?»ðŸ'ÂÂÂ?ðŸÂÂÂ?»ðŸ'ÂÂÂ?ðŸÂÂÂ?»
— Robbie Savage (@RobbieSavage8) November 16, 2015
And the best tweet of them all...
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
