Ireland absolutely jubilant after hockey heroes reach World Cup final

Ireland are through to the World Cup final.

When was the last time anyone's said that? The Ireland women's hockey team secured their place in the World Cup final on Saturday evening. The Girls in Green defeated Spain via penalty shootout after the game finished 1-1 after normal time. It is the first time they reached the final two of a World Cup and understandably, the country is absolutely buzzing. https://twitter.com/SportsJOEdotie/status/1025758872521371648 Of course, the tributes and celebrations came flooding in on social media after the final whistle sounded. Some of the country's top sporting icons and legends offered their appreciation for the hockey heroes on social media. Former Republic of Ireland international and Manchester United player Paul McGrath, Mayo intercounty footballer and former Ireland and Ulster rugby star Tommy Bowe were among those celebrating the momentous occasion. https://twitter.com/Paulmcgrath5/status/1025754665080815617 https://twitter.com/AIDOXI/status/1025753800777379840 https://twitter.com/brendanboyce/status/1025753453413523456 https://twitter.com/StevenMcD13/status/1025753895312781313 https://twitter.com/soniaagrith/status/1025757698439241729 https://twitter.com/Farlo84/status/1025753963172376576 https://twitter.com/SeanCronin2/status/1025754225199009792 https://twitter.com/DervalORourke/status/1025754234975862784 https://twitter.com/Irelandcricket/status/1025754703156719616 https://twitter.com/TommyBowe14/status/1025755111673552898 https://twitter.com/Conmort/status/1025755293727293442 https://twitter.com/bernardjackman/status/1025755418046423040 https://twitter.com/JCooney09/status/1025755790060257280 The final takes place at 4:30 pm in London on Sunday 5 August. Ireland play the winners of the other semi-final between the Netherlands and Australia. RTE will continue their coverage of the tournament from 4:05 pm tomorrow.