Scunner, I understand what you are saying but I do not fully agree with you. Yes the World Cup is the big one but we are a small nation of 3.5 million so qualifying for any major tournament is a big thing for us.It is more important now than probably anytime because of the current state of the Irish economy. It is good to have something to celebrate among all the doom and gloom.
We will be there next year for the craic. We go with little expectation fo winning it but to enjoy it.