Events in Dublin rightly hogged all the headlines after Thursday night and many forgot that Northern Ireland had just qualified for their first tournament in thirty years.
The Irish Times recorded the reactions of the First and Deputy First Minister's of Northern Ireland. Martin McGuinness congratulated both O'Neills but did emphasise the achievement of beating the world champions in Dublin.
While Peter Robinson's tweet made zero nod to events in Dublin but instead saluted Northern Ireland's victory over Greece and success in qualifying. But then, he is the First Minister of 'Northern Ireland'. After all, Enda Kenny didn't bother eulogising the efforts of the North's players.
But what of the reactions in the South? We believe there are five that stand out and are worth recording.
NEUTRAL 'FAIR PLAY TO THEM'
The predominant reaction to this news in the South seemed to a neutral 'fair play to them'. This sensible grouping account for the vast majority of people in the Irish Republic. Unfortunately, these people are also the least likely to tweet about their emotions.
'SURE, THEY HAD A PISS EASY GROUP'
But nipping at its heels in the common responses stakes was the rather more grudging 'sure, they had a piss easy group!' response.
This is an undeniable contention - certainly when set alongside the group Ireland found themselves in - although it is a touch churlish. Ireland's road to Euro 2012 was hardly more treacherous?
'I'M A PLURALIST'
There is a small sliver of cosmopolitan types down here who revel in Northern Ireland's success - or at least make a serious political point of doing so.
These folk tend to characterise themselves as 'pluralists' while those whose politics have a more green tinge describe them as 'revisionists' or something more derogatory. Indeed, revisionist is the kindest term that hardcore nationalists tend to employ when the describing this subset of people.
THE ONES WHO ARE OBSESSED WITH RORY MCILROY
With all his money, Rory would be well advised to employ his own cultural advisor to help him navigate his way through the tricky business of being a Catholic sportsman from Northern Ireland with a limited interest in politics.
There would be no shortage of potential candidates for such a role, an esteemed historian perhaps, or an ex-diplomat with the Department of Foreign Affairs, or maybe even a high ranking member of the Alliance Party.
For safety, he may even be required to employ two advisers, one from each community in the North.
His own tweet on the night was a model of political tightrope walking. But there was no disguising that he was up in Belfast with a Norn Iron scarf on.
Unbelievable result for the republic too! Great night for the island of Ireland, north and south. Hopefully see both teams in France next yr
— Rory Mcilroy (@McIlroyRory) October 8, 2015
Pretty much any statement short of declaring his own support for a unites Ireland will rouse the ire of nationalists.
'THERE'S NO SUCH COUNTRY AS NORTHERN IRELAND'
In 1980, Charlie Haughey described Northern Ireland as a failed political entity. This mob go further and seek to deny the existence of a country called Northern Ireland.
There is a large crossover between those reacting in this manner and those who are on Rory's back every time something happens. Indeed, someone responded to Rory's tweet with this very sentiment.
With old school nationalists, the lazy use of the term 'Northern Ireland' is likely to set them off. One has to correct oneself quickly and say that 'I see the Six Counties qualified for Euro 2016'.
VOTE BELOW:
