Italia 90
“People, speaking seriously, have suggested that the feel-good factor of the world cup lifted Ireland out of recession and kick started the so-called Celtic Tiger. Others have argued that it signalled the birth of a new, post-conflict Irish identity. Whether or not you give any credence to that, there is no doubt that it was an event of mass collective excitement and joy – hardly ever experienced by a country outside of wartime or revolution.” - John Dorney, theirishhistory.com
Videos
dzg189 - Ireland beats Romania in a penalty shoot out by 5 goals to 4 to put us in the quarter-finals with Italy.
Ronan Warfield - Big Jack talks about meeting the Pope at Italia 90. Taken from Jack Charlton - The Irish Years
aidz1 - Tale of the Fans Italia 90 Part 1/5
aidz1 - Tale of the Fans Italia 90 Part 2/5
aidz1 - Tale of the Fans Italia 90 Part 3/5
aidz1 - Tale of the Fans Italia 90 Part 4/5
aidz1 - Tale of the Fans Italia 90 Part 5/5
Ah Jaysus - RTE Archive footage of Ireland celebrating after beating Romania in Italia 90! Jaysus imagine if we actually won something!
CuChoileain - The Ireland squad return as national heroes to Dublin from their first-ever appearance at a World Cup finals.