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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:

G'Wan Michael D! pic.twitter.com/iNqnlquoGY
— Dave Matthews (@davepmatthews) June 22, 2016

Dave Matthews / Twitter

LOOK AT HIM GO!

michael d Twitter Twitter

YESSSSSS! #COYBIG

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

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

Michael D's cheering got as much applause as Robbie Brady's goal in the pub I'm in! #COYBIG #EURO2016
— Paddy Duffy (@PaddyDuffy) June 22, 2016

Paddy Duffy / Twitter

LITTLE OUL MICHAEL D HAVING A LIL RAVE TO HIMSELF THIS IS THE SHIT I LIVE FOR
— lucy 🇵🇸🤝🏻🇮🇪 (@helllolucy) June 22, 2016

LuCy / Twitter

Ah the little happy head on Michael D!! GOALLLLLLL ⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽ #IRLITA
— Gillian Egan (@gg_egan) June 22, 2016

Gillian Egan / Twitter

Ah lads. Lads. LADS.

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Valerie Loftus

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