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Michael D Higgins' joyful celebration of Brady's goal sums up just how Ireland is feeling

*sobs*

THIS EVENING SAW Ireland play their third match of the Euros against Italy in Lille.

Italy v Republic of Ireland - UEFA Euro 2016 - Group E - Stade Pierre Mauroy Chris Radburn / PA Wire Chris Radburn / PA Wire / PA Wire

Everyone’s nerves were shot for the entire match – until, in the 83rd minute, Robbie Brady pulled it out of the bag and scored a goal.

The whole of Ireland jumped to its feet, including President Michael D Higgins, who was sitting in the stands:

LOOK AT HIM GO!

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YESSSSSS! #COYBIG

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Maybe it was the sporting achievement talking, but everyone completely fell apart at the sight of him:

Ah lads. Lads. LADS.

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Written by Valerie Loftus and posted on DailyEdge.ie

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