After a few weeks when rugby took the spotlight, it was the time for the Irish soccer team to step back into the limelight.
As these photos show, there was plenty more going.
Bohs supporters during the derby against Shamrock Rovers ©INPHO/Donall Farmer
Leinster's Mike McCarthy challenges Al Kellock of Glasgow ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne
Edinburgh's Tom Brown and Scarlets' Michael Tagicakibau collide in the Pro12 ©INPHO/Ian Cook
Cork's Brian Hurley scores a late goal to win the game against Mayo ©INPHO/James Crombie
A dejected Clare manager Davy Fitzgerald after the playoff defeat to Kilkenny ©INPHO/Cathal Noonan
Poland fans set off flares before the Euro 2016 qualifier ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne
Ireland's Shane Long scores a goal pasat Poland goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski ©INPHO/Cathal Noonan
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