#ThanksShaneLong is trending in Ireland this morning

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THIS MORNING, IRISH people have a little pep in their step and it’s all thanks to one man: Shane Long.

Long’s goal, which sealed Ireland’s victory against defending World Cup champions Germany, inspired these sorts of hysterical tweets.

I'm making sure I call my first child @ShaneLong7 ... always brings the goods ... Long ball , very well taken finish ... 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀
— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) October 9, 2015

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SHANE LONG I WANT YOUR BABIES PAL💚
— Adam (@adamkanee) October 8, 2015

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Shane long could ride my mother and I'd be proud
— Mark (@brosnmark) October 8, 2015

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And this morning, #ThanksShaneLong is trending in Ireland.

Spin 1038′s Fully Charged started the hashtag and invited Irish people to thank Shane Long for anything good that happens today.

@spin1038 a night of Celebrating and no hangover going to work. #thanksshanelong pic.twitter.com/yK10z5WtOg
— Pickled Garkin (@Kinsella37) October 9, 2015

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Superquinn sausages. #ThanksShaneLong @spin1038
— Shannon Ní Ír (@shangan_) October 9, 2015

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#ThanksShaneLong For putting the fig into the fig rolls @spin1038
— Eoin Moore (@Moorezyman) October 9, 2015

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The fact that it’s Friday? Nice one, Shane.

It's Friday. #ThanksShaneLong #FullyCharged
— Daniella Moyles (@daniellamoyles) October 9, 2015

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Exam cancelled? Good man, Shane!

Business test canceled this morning after last nights win. #ThanksShaneLong
— Eoin Dunne (@dunEdun22) October 9, 2015

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The fact that we have a story to tell our grandchildren? That’s on Shane.

I'm already looking forward to telling my grandchildren about last night #Thanksshanelong
— Carl Murphy (@carlmcfc95) October 9, 2015

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Not much traffic this morning due to all the sick heads around the place? You know who to thank.

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M50 was practically car free today #ThanksShaneLong @spin1038
— John Kermode (@JohnKermode) October 9, 2015

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Make no mistake about it: Shane Long is the man responsible for that beautiful view out your window.

The view from window! @powerscourtHtl you are a treasure!#ThanksShaneLong pic.twitter.com/J0oazD17RO
— Brian mcfadden (@BrianMcFadden) October 9, 2015

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Waking up and realising that actually bloody happened? Thanks Shane Long.

You’re the best.

Waking up to realise it wasn't a dream #ThanksShaneLong #COYBIG
— EJ (@Ethan_johnston3) October 9, 2015

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Written by Amy O’Connor and originally posted on DailyEdge.ie

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#ThanksShaneLong is trending in Ireland this morning

Spin 1038′s Fully Charged started the hashtag and invited Irish people to thank Shane Long for anything good that happens today.

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Or indeed anything good that’s happened throughout history.

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The fact that it’s Friday? Nice one, Shane.

Exam cancelled? Good man, Shane!

The fact that we have a story to tell our grandchildren? That’s on Shane.

Not much traffic this morning due to all the sick heads around the place? You know who to thank.

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Make no mistake about it: Shane Long is the man responsible for that beautiful view out your window.

Waking up and realising that actually bloody happened? Thanks Shane Long.

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