A look at some photographs from the day the Republic of Ireland beat Holland in a World Cup qualification game in Dublin.
On 1 September 2001, the Republic of Ireland managed by Mick McCarthy beat Holland 1-0 in a crucial Group 2 qualifier. Jason McAteer scored the only goal at Lansdowne Road.
John O'Donovan, picture editor with The Examiner newspaper talks us through some of the memorable moments caught by photographers on a big day for the Republic of Ireland.
A photograph by Kieran Doherty shows Mick McCarthy with a tear in his eye in a moment of exaltation and celebration in the knowledge that Ireland were going to the World Cup Finals in Japan.
The success of the Republic of Ireland saw a whole new generation of Irish fans.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 18 December 2001.
