Dundalk is in full-on party mode tonight after a resounding 3-0 thumping of BATE Borisov in their Champions League Qualifier tonight.
Despite being a goal down after the first leg in Belarus, the League of Ireland champions produced one of the most memorable nights for Irish club football to keep their European dream alive.
Cue delirious celebrations from players and fans alike – and who could blame them?
"Tomorrow is a bank holiday in Dundalk," just announced over the PA! #Dundalk pic.twitter.com/9CsMo9mXyU
— David Coughlan (@canalend) August 2, 2016
This commentator on Dundalk FM certainly didn’t hold back.
Dundalk FM at the full-time whistle. A bit of JR from WWE-style stuff there. Good on em. https://t.co/skAgh9PAan
— Scott Reid ⚡️ (@scottreid1980) August 2, 2016
There was miracles with Our Lord. But David McMillan scoring twice tonight was another miracle, Dundalk FM commentator
— Conor McMorrow (@ConorMcMorrow) August 2, 2016
The significance of the result, both sporting and financial, certainly wasn’t lost on people.
Dundalk's board in the morning pic.twitter.com/sYQpWGMB4Z
— Richie McCormåck (@RichieMcCormack) August 2, 2016
Europa league at least for Dundalk. Brilliant stuff #DUNvBATE
— Glenn Murphy (@chefmurph1991) August 2, 2016
Astonishing performance from Dundalk. Probably the best result in the history of Irish club soccer.
— Pray For Tommy (@T_Socialist) August 2, 2016
Dundalk's performance is on par if not greater than what Ireland done in France this summer #GreatestLeagueInTheWorld #ChampionsLeague
— Frɑncıs Creɑvɘn (@FCr_91) August 2, 2016
And it wasn’t just Dundalk fans celebrating, as the result was seen as a victory for the League of Ireland in general against the nay-sayers.
Dundalk doing the job for the league tonight! What a result! Anyone who says our league is bad have no clue about it!
— Ryan Higgins (@ryan_higgins_3) August 2, 2016
What an unbelievable night for Irish football! Congratulations Dundalk. The pride of Ireland tonight. MASSIVE RESULT!!#LOIinEurope #UCL
— Rowan Hooper (@Rohooper88) August 2, 2016
Every now and then you remember why it's the best league in the world and it's ours. Outsiders will never understand. Fair play Dundalk 👏⚽🍻
— Richie Keany (@RichieKeany) August 2, 2016
Friday’s play-off draw could see Dundalk face the likes of Man City, FC Porto, Villarreal and AS Roma, and many fans can’t wait to see what happens next.
Would love to see Celtic-Dundalk in the Champions competition again.
— Paul Brennan (@CQN) August 2, 2016
Incredible result for Dundalk FC. Bring on Man City!
— Sean Kelly (@seanoc711) August 2, 2016
Let's hope Sky Sports pronounce Dundalk correctly not like they used to say "Drog-heed-ha".
— AlanFox (@AlanFox_) August 2, 2016
