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Irish Euro 2012 hopes washed away following heavy Spanish defeat

Irish Euro 2012 hopes washed away following heavy Spanish defeat
01/06
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File Image: An Irish flag hangs limply from a street bin on Dame Street in Dublin city centre. Irish hopes of progress in the Euro 2012 soccer tournament were dashed followin the heavy defeat to Spain.
Irish Euro 2012 hopes washed away following heavy Spanish defeat
02/06
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File Image: Irish soccer fans in Dublin before the team's match against Spain. The Republic of Ireland's heavy defeat to the Spanish has ended the team's chance of progressing in Euro 2012.
Irish Euro 2012 hopes washed away following heavy Spanish defeat
03/06
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File Image: Soccer fans in Dublin watch tv coverage from a pub window before the Irish team's match against Spain. The Republic of Ireland's heavy defeat to the Spanish has ended the team's chance of progressing in Euro 2012.
Irish Euro 2012 hopes washed away following heavy Spanish defeat
04/06
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Irish spirits match the bad weather in Dublin following the Republic of Ireland's heavy defeat to Spain. Irish flags fly from a pub front along the Quays in Dublin. The Republic of Ireland were eliminated from the competition following the Spanish de.
Irish Euro 2012 hopes washed away following heavy Spanish defeat
05/06
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File Image: Irish hopes dashed, An Irish flag hangs limply from a street bin on Dame Street in Dublin city centre. Irish hopes of progress in the Euro 2012 soccer tournament were dashed followin the heavy defeat to Spain.
Irish Euro 2012 hopes washed away following heavy Spanish defeat
06/06
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File Image: Broken Dreams.An Irish flag hangs limply from a street bin on Dame Street in Dublin city centre. Irish hopes of progress in the Euro 2012 soccer tournament were dashed followin the heavy defeat to Spain.
  • Irish Euro 2012 hopes washed away following heavy Spanish defeat
  • Irish Euro 2012 hopes washed away following heavy Spanish defeat
  • Irish Euro 2012 hopes washed away following heavy Spanish defeat
  • Irish Euro 2012 hopes washed away following heavy Spanish defeat
  • Irish Euro 2012 hopes washed away following heavy Spanish defeat
  • Irish Euro 2012 hopes washed away following heavy Spanish defeat

There was a strong sense of anti-climax following Spain's 4-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland. Irish hopes of making progress in Euro 2012 were washed away by Spanish technical superiority. Images taken throughout June.

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