Five of our favourite Ireland football fan moments from Euro 2016 so far
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Five of our favourite Ireland football fan moments from Euro 2016 so far

THE EUROS are supposed to be all about the beautiful game, but so far coverage of the competition has been dominated by the deeds of the fans and not the players. 

From what we can see, the Republic of Ireland fans and Northern Ireland fans seem to be having a whale of a time in France, with plenty videos of their high jinx and adventures going viral on social media.

An estimated 75,000 Irish fans made the trip to Paris for the first clash with Sweden at the Stade de France which ended with a 1-1 draw.

Still, even an Irish own goal hasn't seemed to stop anyone having fun before, during or after the game.

Here are five of the best Ireland fan moments so far...

1. This Ireland vs Sweden dance off is the best thing ever (besides that Wes Hoollahan goal)

The best yet?! #COYBIG

Posted by FM104 on Tuesday, June 14, 2016

2. Or what about this time when Ireland and Croatia fans became BFFs

3. Proof that everyone loves a bit of ABBA, even Irish football fans

Ireland and Sweden fans in FranceIreland and Sweden fans showing the English and Russians you don't have to smash each other with bottles and chairs to have fun. This video is a thing of beauty.

Video originally uploaded by @PaddyMcKenna (Twitter)

Posted by Andrew Lynch on Monday, June 13, 2016

 

4. The fans were even in good form before they landed in France, probably because they were on the same Ryanair flight as champion jockey Ruby Walsh 

5. And finally, Joe.ie were sent this wonderful video which proves that Irish fans have as much faith in the power of prayer as they do in Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane