A bombshell for the Republic of Ireland on the eve of Euro 2016.
Amsterdam-based Dublin-born comedian Richie Sheehy finally ends speculation and rules himself out of the tournament.
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For the month that’s in it.
The European Championships, Wednesday, June 15, 1988.
The Niedersachsenstation, Hanover, West Germany.
Jackie’s Army travelled north to face Dynamo Kiev the Soviet Union achieving a stunning, unexpected and comprehensive 1-1 draw.
Kevin Myers, in the Irish Times, ruminated:
If there had been a little more justice in the world and a little less discreet burning of votive candles in the Kremlin, Ireland would have bagged three goals and we would be booking our hotels in Munich.
This Irish side showed itself to be one of great class, sophistication and courage. The days of eye-rubbing disbelief, suggestion that we had all been smoking illicit vegetables and were having the most preposterous hallucination should now be dispelled forever.
Vegetables?
You’re doing it wrong.
Pic via Joe.ie
Past Irish football glory prints by Howaya.ie
Starring from top: John Aldridge. Paul McGrath and Ray Houghton.
Colin writes:
You don’t need to travel to Stuttgart (or France) for great Irish footie moments. Check out our Illustrated tribute to past competitions here…
Previously: Win The Men In Green
On Tuesday, we placed a lovely Martin and Roy tee (above) from Nutmeg Clothing on offer to THREE readers who could complete the Limerick that began: ‘Please put Martin and Roy on my chest, I’ll wear them with pride over my vest…’
You entered in your moob friendly tens.
Runners up
Eoin: “Please put Martin and Roy on my chest… I’ll wear it with pride over my vest.. If we are sent home early… I’ll put it on a hanger… Just like Saipan and that Cork langer”
ams: “Please put Martin and Roy on my chest, I’ll wear them with pride over my vest, They’ll cover my moobs which make people squeamish And I’ll look like a ride while we’re battering the Swedish.”
Davos: “Please put Martin and Roy on my chest, I’ll wear them with pride over my vest, And my phone will always be on silent, For fear Roy’s mood might suddenly turn violent.”
Winners:
Shifty: “Please put Martin and Roy on my chest, I’ll wear them with pride over my vest, For when we play in Group E with some zest, We’ll put the best of the rest to the test.”
Mcgenius: “Please put Martin and Roy on my chest, I’ll wear them with pride over my vest, The games will be tough, our opponents are dauntin’ But at least we’re not led by the hapless Steve Staunton.”
Mick: “Please put Martin and Roy on my chest, I’ll wear them with pride over my vest, With Shane Long on my jocks and Wes Hoolahan socks, I’ll be sunburned and drunk but well dressed.”
Thanks all.
Previously: Win The Men In Green
Hair we go.
Joe Collins writes:
Nutmeg Clothing have a new shirt out for the Euros in France. It’s of our great leaders – Martin and Roy. Available in Designist this Thursday and online now (at link below).
We have 3 to give away (total print run of just 70) to three Broadsheet readers.
To enter, just complete this rhyming couplet:
‘Please put Martin and Roy on my chest,
I’ll wear them with pride over my vest,
___________________________,
_____________________________’
Lines MUST close at 1.45pm 5.15pm.
Bunched
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Oisin O’Callaghan writes:
My friends had a specially made flag for the Euros stolen from them last night in
the AvivaLansdowne Road Nua during the friendly (vs tHolland). The flag was hanging over stand 516 (on the southside of the stadium) and was gone when they went to collect it at the end.The lads toured all over Europe during the qualifiers and were among the first to book tickets for France, they had the flag made especially for the Euros and are obviously gutted. Would really appreciate if your readers could share to help them get it back.
Anyone?
This morning.
Andrews Lane, Dublin 2
Noel Murphy writes:
Quality street art ahead of EURO 2016. Roy Keane at his best. Come On Ireland!!
Janma Angibaud writes:
So my mate Dave’s recorded his own Euro 2016 anthem “Ireland Abú”. G’wan the
DaveBoys in Green!
Previously: For Euro Consideration: Summer Of ’16
Euro 2016 songs to Broadsheet@broadsheet.ie marked ‘For Euro Consideration’.
Three’s new TV campaign
Diarmaid Walsh writes
The campaign evokes hope and positivity, acknowledging the commitment of the supporters and also the team’s quest for success. Underpinned by Irish band, The Stunning’s classic 90s anthem “Brewing Up a Storm”, the campaign is a rallying call to all supporters to get behind the Irish team, reminding them why they love football…
Featuring: Big Jack and legions of women fans (happy face).
Olé.
A mere sample of the vintage-flavoured Euro ’16 [football championship] tops and tees for the fans from the fans.
Kevin Dunphy writes:
As soon as Ireland qualified for its first football tournament way back in 1988 there were t-shirts celebrating the occasion and that tradition carried on right through Italia ’90 and USA ’94.
Unfortunately it seemed to die a death somewhere along the way so [supporters collective] Eire Guide hope to bring the tradition back with our range for Euro 2016.
Eire Guide is run by group of Republic of Ireland supporters and our t-shirts reflect our passion for the Boys in Green.
Order and Purchase here
Irish-made Euro 2016 items to broadsheet@broadsheet.ie marked ‘Euro 16 stuff’