It was a never-to-be-forgotten decade, but selecting the top sporting moment from the '90s won't be an easy task.
From unprecedented double All-Ireland glory on Leeside, Italia '90 and another iconic Ray Houghton goal four years later, a new era in hurling, Olympic heroics, Ken Doherty's world snooker title, Formula One joy with Jordan and a 'Carberry Grand National' in 1999 to name just a few, the options are plentiful.
Relive these classic moments and let us know your favourite.
1. Ireland v Romania shoot-out (1990)
A Nation holds its breath. After Packie Bonner had saved from Daniel Timofte, David O’Leary stepped up and sent Silviu Lung the wrong way and sent Ireland into the 1990 World Cup quarter-finals and ensured wild celebrations from Mizen to Malin Head.
2. Cork’s Double (1990)
The only county in the modern era to have won both the Football and Hurling All Ireland titles, with Teddy McCarthy part of both teams.
3. Dave Barry goal v Bayern Munich (1991)
Noel O’Mahony’s Cork City went into the Uefa Cup first-round tie against the German aristocrats as massive underdogs. However Dave Barry scored an unforgettable first half goal as the League of Ireland held the mighty Bayern Munich on Leeside to a 1-1 draw.
4. Dublin-Meath saga (1991)
The preliminary round of the Leinster Championship between Meath and Dublin in 1991 produced four memorable matches, the first million pound gate in the history of the GAA, and moments of drama that live on vividly to this day.
5. Michael Carruth Olympic Boxing Gold (1992)
Irish Army Corporal Michael Carruth brought home Ireland’s first Olympic Gold in 36 years by overcoming Cuban Juan Hernandez Sierra in Barcelona.
6. Vintage Crop wins the Melbourne Cup (1993)
Trained by Dermot Weld and with Mick Kinane on board, the Irish stayer became the first overseas-trained winner of one of the World’s richest turf races.
7. Houghton’s goal v Italy (1994)
Ray Houghton’s iconic goal and celebration against Italy at Giants Stadium in the 1994 World Cup will never be forgotten.
8. Offaly comeback (1994)
Offaly completed one of the most sensational ever comebacks in an All-Ireland Final. Limerick were on course to end their All-Ireland famine, five points up with five minutes to play, but goals by Johnny Dooley and Pat O’Connor turned the tie on its head.
9. Sonia O’Sullivan World Championship 5000m gold (1995)
O'Sullivan was left with the dilemma of whether to compete in the 1500m or the 5000m at the World Championships in Gothenburg. She had been unbeaten at 5000m, although the fastest time of the year (a new world record) had been set by Portugal's Fernanda Ribeiro. In the end, O'Sullivan chose the 5000m, and kicked clear of Ribeiro to win the world title in 14:46.47.
10. Clare’s All Ireland win (1995)
The Banner's breakthrough win changed the face of hurling forever. New teams emerged to challenge the place of the old order, giving rise to the most dramatic and controversial period in hurling history. The moment typified what became known as the hurling revolution.
11. Steve Collins v Chris Eubank (1995)
Unbeaten in 43 bouts, boxing’s most polarising fighter Chris Eubank came to Millstreet, Cork on St Patrick’s weekend and lost his WBO title to Steve Collins.
12. Peter Canavan’s All Ireland Final 0-11 display (1995)
In spite of an incredible individual performance from 'Peter the Great', Tyrone ended up controversially losing by a point to Dublin.
13. 14-man Wexford overcome Limerick (1996)
For the first time in 28 years, the Slaneysiders lifted the Liam McCarthy Cup with a hard-fought victory over Limerick.
14. Michelle Smith’s Olympic medal haul (1996)
Smith’s three gold medals and a bronze in the pool stunned the world. A shadow was cast two years later however over the achievement when she was banned for four years for adulterating a urine sample.
15. Ken Doherty wins 1997 World Snooker Championship
The Darlin’ of Dublin was in terrible form going into the World Championships and was in danger of dropping out of the Top 16. As the Championship progressed, confidence grew and he beat Steve Davis on the way to setting up a final with the man Doherty describes as ‘the greatest ever’, Stephen Hendry. The nation was enthralled as Doherty overcame ‘The King of the Crucible’ by 18 frames to 12. The streets of Dublin were thronged as Doherty received a home-coming normally reserved for the international football team.
16. The Maurice Fitzgerald Final (1997)
The gifted forward Fitzgerald scored all but four points of Kerry's total of 0-13 total in their All-Ireland Final win over Mayo.
17. Offaly sit-in (1998)
The infamous ‘drawn game’, with Clare three points up towards the end of the replayed All Ireland Hurling semi-final, referee Jimmy Cooney blew the final whistle with two minutes remaining in the second half. Offaly fans staged a sit-down protest in Croke Park afterwards and the game was replayed, with the Faithful County winning out on their way to an All-Ireland title.
18. Sonia O’Sullivan’s World Cross Country Double (1998)
O’Sullivan entered both the short course (4 km) and long course (8 km) events, a double rarely attempted by athletes. O'Sullivan won both events, and her 4 km time of 12:20 was an incredible 14 seconds faster than her nearest rival.
19. Ireland’s double European Success (1998)
Ireland became the first ever nation to become European Champions at U16 and U18 level and became the first ever Irish teams to win a major soccer trophy. Both teams were led by the irrepressible Brian Kerr.
20. Jordan record their first Grand Prix win (1998)
Ireland’s first Formula One team became well known for their rock ‘n’ roll approach which lit-up F1 throughout the 90's. Their defining moment was a first Grand Prix win when Damon Hill beat Ralf Schumacher to win the 1998 Belgian Grand Prix.
21. The Carberry Grand National (1999)
Trained by Tommy, with son Paul in the saddle, Bobbyjo became the first Irish-trained Grand National winner since L’Escargot in 1975 - Tommy was the jockey that day.
Don't forget you can have your say when the public gets to vote for their number one moment from the Nineties on Ireland’s Greatest Sporting Moment this Thursday. The shortlist will be announced on the RTÉ Sport Facebook page at 5pm Thursday.
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