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How Troy Parrott broke the internet, in 5 easy memes

16 November 2025; Troy Parrott of Republic of Ireland celebrates after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Qualifier match between Hungary and Republic of Ireland at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
And yes, Dublin Zoo have already named a parrot after him.

This time last week, Troy Parrott was a respected young Irish football talent.

Today, he's a national hero, a total legend, and a one-man Reeling In The Years episode.

In these troubling times, it's been nice to see social media busy with people having the craic.

And for that, in Troy we trust. Let's revisit a few highlights to date.

This is one of the many monents captured online that sum up that 95th minute stunner:

While we're at it, fair play to Dublin Airport, who've already renamed their X account:

Also, say hello to the nation's granny:

Between now and the playoffs, expect a lot more of this:

In the end, it's only fair that we leave the last word (for now) to the man imself:

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