Ireland vs Germany - 12.10.2012 - Lansdowne Rd, Dublin

Ireland opened their 2014 World Cup Qualifying campaign with a 2 -1 victory over Kazakhstan in Astana. Though the nature of that victory and the performances at the Euros meant that optimism was in unusually short supply amongst the lads ahead of the German's visit. The German favourites, Germany, were the first side to visit Dublin, a trip they will no doubt remember fondly as they ran out 1 - 6 winners. Andy Keogh's goal for Ireland coming in second half stoppage time (just after Leah and Rachel arrived) ending Ben's a run of seeing, in the flesh, 13 consecutive goals conceded without reply.

"Not good enough by a country mile" said Jonny Walters after the game. Can't argue with you there, Jonny.

Euro 2012 - Poland - June 2012

Euro 2012 was the first time Ireland qualified for a major tournament since the World Cup in 2002. So the Irish support set off in their thousands, making their way to Poland by any means possible.