As far as Ireland fans were concerned, Lille was the centre of the world last night.
And it’s been quite the rollercoaster as the festivities of last night gave way to the sore heads of this morning.
There’s just one question on Irish fans’ lips right now - “how do we stay until Sunday?”
Before we make the move to Lyon, let’s take a moment to appreciate where the magic happened.
'High spirited' Irish fans in metro station in #Lille last night. Up the hill backwards..#IRLITA pic.twitter.com/PQAwYyfZ2x
— Adrian Eames (@AdrianEames1) June 23, 2016
"Story bud" ... One smiling, dishevelled Irishman to another at Lille Eurostar station this morning. And what a story! #COYBIG
— Mark Little (@marklittlenews) June 23, 2016
Video: Fans sing the Irish national anthem after their dramatic victory against Italy at #euro2016 in Lille. #irl pic.twitter.com/lVCJlK9rN3
— Catherine Wylie (@wyliecatherine) June 23, 2016
#IRL fans basking in the glow of last night's glory in #Lille. Coffee & croissants easing a few hangovers. #Euro2016 pic.twitter.com/sjvrm7lLwL
— Mitch Mansfield (@Mitch_Mansfield) June 23, 2016
The temporary consulate in Lille has gone from handing out Tayto to handing out strepsils! Open till 6pm. #IRL pic.twitter.com/rIb0ZLEMVx
— Irish Embassy Paris (@IrlEmbParis) June 23, 2016
Four Irish fans fast asleep on Lille hotel lobby sofas. Receptionist: 'They came, they drank beer, they were very friendly. We don't mind'
— Sam Wallace (@SamWallaceTel) June 23, 2016
This lad had his passport returned thanks to some Facebook crowdsourcing.
See ya there.