1960 - Yugoslav goalkeeper Blagoje Vidinic catches the ball during the first-ever Euro final against the Soviet Union in Paris - the Soviets won 2-1 after extra-time
1964 - Spanish manager Jose Villalonga with the winning trophy after his side defeated the Soviet Union 2-1 in the final in Madrid1968 - Italy's one and only triumph came after beating Yugoslavia 2-1 in a replay1972 - Martin Wimmer was among the goals for West Germany as they were crowned European champions for the first time - defeating the Soviets 3-0 in the decider1976 - Antonin Panenka's deft chip in a penalty shootout saw Czechoslovakia lift the trophy after defeating West Germany (pic courtesty of goal.com)1980 - West Germany were victorious for the second time after beating Belgium 2-1 in Rome1984 Michel Platini - who inspired France to win on home soil - is the top scorer with nine goals at European finals1984 - French team coach Michel Hidalgo1988 - The Republic of Ireland squad pictured at Finnstown House before heading to Germany1988 - All aboard the plane now please!1988 - Thousands of Irish descended on Stuttgart for the opening game1988 - RTÉ camera crew getting ready to interview Jack Charlton1988 - After six minutes it was Ray Houghton who put the ball in the English net on that Sunday in Stuttgart1988 - Packie Bonner more than once denied Gary Lineker1988 - English appeals for a penalty are turned down1988 - Ray Houghton and Kevin Moran salute the fans after the win over the English1988 - Ronnie Whelan looks around to see his 'shinned' effort hit the back of the net against the USSR
1988 - Ronnie Whelan gets the congratulations after his brilliant goal1988 - Wim Kieft is mobbed by his team-mates after his goal put the Irish out of the tournament1988 - Ray Houghton is interviewed by RTÉ's Des Cahill after the end of the German adventure1988 - The Netherlands - inspired by Marco van Basten -went on to win the tournament1992 - Denmark came off the beach to win the tournament in Sweden1996 - After a gap of 30 years England got the chance to host a major tournament again1996 - Oliver Bierhoff is congratulated by his team-mates after scoring the 'golden goal' in the final against the Czech Republic2000 - Once again it was a 'golden goal' that decided the final as French edged out the Italians2004 - Greece surprised everybody - including themselves - to lift the trophy in Portugal2008 - Fernando Torres celebrates scoring the winning goal for Spain in the final against Germany2012 - The Irish team line up before their opener against Croatia2012 - Ireland fans celebrate after winning a beach volleyball game organized by the City of Torun2012 - Sean St Ledger scored against the Croats - it was the only time the net rippled for the Irish in Poland2012 - Stephen Ward and Damien Duff were looking for divine inspiration ahead of the game with Spain - none was forthcoming2012 - Fernando Tores scores Spain's third goal against the Irish2012 - A near empty Submarine Bar, Crumlin for Ireland's final game against Italy2012 - King Juan Carlos and the Spanish team after their triumph
