IT'S an understatement that last night's Euro 2016 draw could've gone better for the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
The Republic were placed against Belgium, Sweden and Italy in Group E, prompting manager Martin O'Neill to quip "I thought I was coming here to enjoy the draw and I'm not so sure that is the case any more."
The North didn't fare much better – Michael O'Neill's side were drawn against Poland, Ukraine and pre-tournament favourites Germany in Group C.
So not all Irish eyes were smiling last night: here is the best reaction on Twitter:
If the republic can beat them.... #gawa
— Rory Mcilroy (@McIlroyRory) December 12, 2015
Bring on ze Germans #GAWA
— Carl Frampton (@RealCFrampton) December 12, 2015
What a group. What a test for us to show everyone how far our wee country have come. #GAWA #BELIEVE
— K??V (@LaffK) December 12, 2015
Bit of a tough group, but we have beaten the world champions so why not everyone else ! #euro16 #coybig
— Paul McGrath (@Paulmcgrath5) December 12, 2015
Tough group and a crushing blow for GAA journalists who'll have to fill much more space than they hoped to next July.
— Donnchadh Boyle (@depboyle) December 12, 2015
Tough group that. But sure we beat the Germans, we can beat anyone!! #Euro2016Draw #COYBIG
— Stephanie Roche (@StephanieRoche9) December 12, 2015
Tough draw for us @FAIreland but still very excited about next summer, bring it on
— Shay Given (@No1shaygiven) December 12, 2015
