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13th Jun 2016

Surely the greatest show of support from an Irish fan that can’t make it to Paris

A nation unites in hope

Patrick McCarry

It is nearly time to go and we hope you’ve been growing your nails.

Ireland kick off their Euro 2016 campaign against Sweden in Paris this evening and the entire nation has been swept up.

Our SportsJOE readers have sent in some superb shows of support, flags, songs and a house that is fit for Shane Long himself.

Here are some of the best pieces you guys have sent our way, starting with our favourite:

https://twitter.com/lynzxdaly/status/742352868506767360

The house belongs to one Paul Davison, who tells us he is hoping to get a signed Irish jersey for his efforts.

House

Almost as good as this three-storey flag spotted at Braithwaite Street Flats in Dublin 8:

Braithway

There’s no-one more excited for the Ireland game that 4-year-old singing sensation Pauric Doherty from Buncrana:

Over at IKEA, they lit a candle for Robbie Keane and the boys:

No Repro Fee 12-6-2016 ROBBIE KEANE SPOTTED AT IKEA! #KeaneWhiteandOrange Picture shows IKEA co-worker Emmanuel Olaniran ; and  Jack Dunne (5) playing football after putting the finishing touches to a tea light creation to celebrate the Republic of Ireland vs. Sweden match, team captain Robbie Keane made a surprise appearance at IKEA, Dublin! All was not what it seemed however as the football star was created using over 2,500 IKEA tea lights in the patriotic tricolour.Taking pride of place in store, Robbie showed that win, lose or draw, there’ll be no hard feelings.Marsha Smith, IKEA Dublin Store Manager said: “The atmosphere in store is really building ahead of the big game. May the best team win!” As part of the match day celebrations, IKEA Dublin will host a series of activities for all the family including face painting.For further information, please visit www.ikea.com/ie/en/ For Further Information: Eleanor Murphy Ireland PR Manager, IKEA Mob: 083-8536985 Or Norman Pratt Weber Shandwick PR  Mob: 086-1518921 Pic:Naoise Culhane-no fee

Mark O’Reilly Murphy bided his time with this class picture of Zlatan Ibrahimovic:

Zlatan pic

Almost as class as the camper van dubbed, and daubed, Pog mo Thóin, which is en-route to France:

McGregor camper

Need a song to stir the soul? Lap this up:

If you’re looking for someone over at Kearney Training & Consultancy, by the way, you’re best off waiting until Tuesday.

Kearney notice

And let’s not forget Frankie O’Reilly and his chum, who are pushing a giant duck from Crumlin to Limerick in aid of the National Children’s Hospital.

Irish duck

You can follow the lads’ excellent journey by checking out #KidsHelpingKids and #duckpush on Twitter.

As for all the latest from France, you can stay right here with us.

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