1. When we realised that dogs around Ireland sang along to the Angelus – everything seemed like it might be alright

Zelda howling to the #angelus on #rte #zeldathemonsterdog #boxador pic.twitter.com/U8lxRjKiHv

— Lisa Jane (@dormanlj) March 9, 2016

DOOONNNNGGG.

2. When this pooch was spotted on the back of a motorbike outside Heuston Station

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Ah look:

3. When this dog in Galway got all emotional watching the John Lewis ad last week

My mom sent me a video of my dog watching the John Lewis Ad. 😫 pic.twitter.com/vZkHS6xJyi

— Hannah Mamalis (@Hantmam) November 11, 2016

<3

4. That time this dog pretended to be dead when caught red pawed

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5. When this pup had the green jersey on for the match against Austria

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6. Back in 2005, Tallaght Jack Russell puppy Jess went missing, and everyone thought she was gone for good

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But then earlier this year she was miraculously returned

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7. When this golden retriever in Leitrim robbed a phone and had everyone cracking up

8. How Bailey in County Down closed the door after her, it couldn’t help but cheer you up

9. This dog spotted at the Crane Bar in Galway during the summer was propping up the bar – and our spirits

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10. And while she might not be technically Irish, this pooch Irish dancing qualifies just for bringing the joy

11. Then there were the Euros

12. And dogs around Ireland were there for us through the drama

13. And the eventual heartache was made a little easier

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14. Because these characters were always there for us after

15. And finally… when this barber in Dublin revealed it had a resident dog it made everything feel that bit better

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