A major tournament isn't really a major tournament without the Republic of Ireland, let's face it.
The following are a few pictures from our friends at Sportsfile of Ireland at the major tournaments over the years.
There's an Ireland fan that is the spit of Bono, serious sunburn on show at Giants Stadium and many more moments captured in time.
Let us know your favourites, and if you see any friends/fathers/uncles/aunts - feel free to tag 'em and slag 'em.
Euro '88: A sea of fans
Euro '88: Who do you lads support then?
12 June 1988; A general view of supporters prior to the UEFA European Football Championship Finals Group B match between England and their team at Neckarstadion in Stuttgart, Germany. Photo by Ray McManus/SportsfileEuro '88: Jack and Maurice celebrate beating England
12 June 1988; Manager Jack Charlton, right, and Assistant Manager Maurice Setters celebrate their team's victory over England. European Championship Finals 1988, Group B, Republic of Ireland v England, Neckarstadion, Stuttgart, Germany. Photo by Ray McManus/SportsfileEuro '88: The Lineker swan dive
12 June 1988; Kevin Moran tackles Gary Lineker of England during the UEFA European Football Championship Finals Group B match between England and Republic of Ireland at Neckarstadion in Stuttgart, Germany. Photo by Ray McManus/SportsfileEuro '88: ...Bono? Is that you?
30 June 1990; Republic of ?Ireland supporters during the FIFA World Cup 1990 Quarter-Final match between Italy and Republic of Ireland at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy. Photo by Ray McManus/SportsfileItalia '90: Big Paul - the picture of calm
30 June 1990; Roberto Baggio of Italy in action against Paul McGrath during the FIFA World Cup 1990 Quarter-Final between Italy and Republic of Ireland at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy. Photo by Ray McManus/SportsfileUSA '94: Irish skin just wasn't built for this
18 June 1994; Manager Jack Charlton splashes water on Tommy Coyne, 15, and Andy Townsend during the FIFA World Cup 1994 Group E match between Republic of Ireland and Italy at Giants Stadium in New Jersey, USA. Photo by Ray McManus/SportsfileUSA '94: Viva Irlanda
28 June 1994; Irish soccer fan, World Cup USA. Picture credit; David Maher/SPORTSFILEUSA '94: Phil Babb relaxing
2 July 1994; Phil Babb poses for a picture ahead of his side's upcoming 1994 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match against Netherlands at their Team Hotel in Orlando, Florida, USA. Photo by David Maher/SportsfileUSA '94: Weeping Lady Liberty
Euro 2012: Trapp shut
11 June 2012; Manager Giovanni Trapattoni speaking to the media during a press conference ahead of their UEFA EURO 2012, Group C, game against Spain on Thursday. Republic of Ireland EURO2012 Press Conference, Municipal Stadium, Gdynia, Poland. Picture credit: David Maher / SPORTSFILEEuro 2012: Higgledy Miggledy
10 June 2012; The PresidentMichael D Higgins is greeted by supporters at the team hotel before the game. Sheraton Sopot Hotel, Gdynia, Poland. Picture credit: David Maher / SPORTSFILEEuro 2012: Keith Andrews - Ireland yoga guru
7 June 2012; Republic of Ireland's Keith Andrews in action during squad training ahead of their opening UEFA EURO 2012, Group C, game against Croatia on Sunday. Republic of Ireland EURO2012 Squad Training, Municipal Stadium, Gdynia, Poland. Picture credit: David Maher / SPORTSFILEEuro 2012: You're welcome, Gigi
18 June 2012; Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon celebrates after his side qualified for the quarter-finals. EURO2012, Group C, Italy, Municipal Stadium Poznan, Poznan, Poland. Picture credit: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILEEuro 2012: Fuck Schillachi
18 June 2012; A Republic of Ireland supporter before the game. EURO2012, Group C, Italy, Municipal Stadium Poznan, Poznan, Poland. Picture credit: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE
Euro 2012: We couldn't have felt more stupid if we had a traffic cone on our head
14 June 2012; Spain players celebrate after Fernando Torres scored his second, and his side's third, goal of the game. EURO2012, Group C, Spain Arena Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland. Picture credit: Stephen McCarthy / SPORTSFILEDownload the brand new OffTheBall App in the Play Store & App Store right now! We've got you covered!
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