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Pictures: The Irish Around The World Went To Great Lengths To Watch The Match

Arthur James O'Dea
By Arthur James O'Dea
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It was a night of monumental importance for Irish football.

Faced with a difficult trip to Copenhagen, initial hopes that Ireland could at least ensure Tuesday's return leg would be competitive were largely satisfied.

Naturally, given the stature of tonight's game, anyone and everyone who could see, wanted to see it.

Around the world, all sorts of people keen to keep a close eye on Ireland's progress were going to whatever means necessary.

From golfers to rugby players, comedians to boxers, everyone was getting in on the act.

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On a big Saturday for Irish rugby too, it seemed that a record-breaking win over South Africa didn't last too long in their mind.

They too were keen to see how things developed in Copenhagen.

Although life was going on as normal in some walks of life, everybody seemed to have a contingency plan in place to ensure the best of both worlds.

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