Ireland are through to the World Cup final.
When was the last time anyone's said that?
The Ireland women's hockey team secured their place in the World Cup final on Saturday evening. The Girls in Green defeated Spain via
penalty shootout after the game finished 1-1 after normal time. It is the first time they reached the final two of a World Cup and understandably, the country is absolutely buzzing.
https://twitter.com/SportsJOEdotie/status/1025758872521371648
Of course, the tributes and celebrations came flooding in on social media after the final whistle sounded.
Some of the country's top sporting icons and legends offered their appreciation for the hockey heroes on social media. Former Republic of Ireland international and Manchester United player Paul McGrath, Mayo intercounty footballer and former Ireland and Ulster rugby star Tommy Bowe were among those celebrating the momentous occasion.
https://twitter.com/Paulmcgrath5/status/1025754665080815617
https://twitter.com/AIDOXI/status/1025753800777379840
https://twitter.com/brendanboyce/status/1025753453413523456
https://twitter.com/StevenMcD13/status/1025753895312781313
https://twitter.com/soniaagrith/status/1025757698439241729
https://twitter.com/Farlo84/status/1025753963172376576
https://twitter.com/SeanCronin2/status/1025754225199009792
https://twitter.com/DervalORourke/status/1025754234975862784
https://twitter.com/Irelandcricket/status/1025754703156719616
https://twitter.com/TommyBowe14/status/1025755111673552898
https://twitter.com/Conmort/status/1025755293727293442
https://twitter.com/bernardjackman/status/1025755418046423040
https://twitter.com/JCooney09/status/1025755790060257280
The final takes place at 4:30 pm in London on Sunday 5 August. Ireland play the winners of the other semi-final between the Netherlands and Australia.
RTE will continue their coverage of the tournament from 4:05 pm tomorrow.
