Watch new video of Italia '90 fever taking over Arklow

In the lead up to the Republic of Ireland’s tilt at Euro 2016 in the summer, some brilliant footage of yesteryear has emerged on YouTube that should bring back fond memories for Irish people.

Watch new video of Italia '90 fever taking over Arklow

Widely acknowledged as the finest hour for Irish soccer, the 1990 World Cup in Italy saw the Republic of Ireland make a magic run to the quarter-finals - despite not even winning a match in normal time.

Jack Charlton side’s victory over Romania on penalties in Genoa saw an unparalleled wave of euphoria sweep the nation and Arklow, Co Wicklow was no different.

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