Brave Ireland see Euro dream end as they fall just short against Germany

Another night of what ifs. So close and yet so far. The story of their campaign.

Ireland's Ruesha Littlejohn dejected are the game. Picture: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Republic of Ireland 1 Germany 3 

Hope flickered for longer than anticipated in Tallaght last night but the end result met expectations with the Republic of Ireland's feint hopes of a shot at the Euro 2022 finals extinguished by Group I's runaway leaders and tournament favourites.