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The aftermath
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/loss8a.jpgJames McClean and Richard Dunne applaud fans after defeat to Spain. Photograph: Alex Grimm/Getty Images
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The aftermath
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/loss3a.jpgThe Republic of Ireland's 4-0 thrashing at the hands of world and European champions Spain sealed their elimination from Euro 2012 as the rain fell and the Irish sang on in Gdansk. Image: Robbie Keane is consoled by goal Alan Kelly. Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images
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The match
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/loss10a.jpgIrish supporters sing on despite defeat on the pitch. Photograph: Jasper Juinen/Getty Images
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The match
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/loss7a.jpgAndres Iniesta and Keith Andrews battle for the ball. Photograph: Alex Grimm/Getty Images
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The match
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/loss1a.jpgAn Irish fan looks on. Photograph: Alex Grimm/Getty Images
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The match
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/loss4a.jpgDavid Silva of Spain scores his team's second goal. Photograph: Alex Grimm/Getty Images
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The match
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/loss5a.jpgDavid Silva celebrates his goal. Photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho
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The match
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/loss2a.jpgGerard Pique and Alvaro Arbeloa put pressure on Robbie Keane. Photograph: Jasper Juinen/Getty Images
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The match
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/torres.jpgSpain's Fernando Torres celebrates his first-half goal. Photograph: Pascal Lauener/Reuters
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The build-up
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/given.jpgDamien Duff appears to pray before kick-off. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire
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The build-up
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/fans1.jpgIreland supporters cheer as the match gets underway. Photograph: Reuters/Juan Medina
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The build-up
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/sp9a.jpgSnow Patrol perform as the band kick off their festival tour with a gig for Irish fans in Gdansk. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire
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The build-up
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/sp8a.jpgSupporters with the now-famous Angela Merkel flag. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho
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The build-up
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/sp10a.jpgRepublic of Ireland fans watch Conall Ó Cofaigh from Dundrum, Dublin, attempt the spectacular in Gdansk. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho
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The build-up
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/sp6a.jpgRyan and Adam Kelly and Rob Wall from Shannon, Co Clare. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho
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The build-up
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/sp5a.jpgAoife Harvey from Dublin shows her support. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho
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The build-up
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/s34.gifJames McClean (L) and Kevin Doyle juggle the ball in training. Photograph: Juan Medina/Reuters
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The build-up
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/sp2a.jpgCoach Giovanni Trapattoni gets into the spirit of training. Photograph: Juan Medina/Reuters
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The build-up
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/sp1a.jpgThe Republic of Ireland squad train before the Spain game at the PGE Arena in Gdansk. Photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho
