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The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland soccer teams are both competing in UEFA Euro 2016. We're bringing double the passion to the championships in France. To celebrate, we made this video bringing the beautiful game back to this beautiful island.

Introducing our freestylers

In the white jersey, and representing Northern Ireland, is Jamie Knight, a 23-year-old professional football freestyler from Northern Ireland. He is currently ranked 10th in Europe and 3rd in the UK. Jamie's freestyle action took place at iconic Northern Ireland locations.

Northern Ireland locations

Carrick-a-Rede

Carrick-a-Rede

Yes, the wind may have whisked away a few balls in mid-air, but Jamie demonstrated steady nerves and a serious head for heights on the 30m-high rope bridge swinging above the rocky North Antrim coast.
Titanic

Titanic

Jamie juggled the ball at the entrance to the biggest interactive Titanic exhibition in the world. Designed, built and launched in Belfast before that fateful voyage... as the locals say around here, Titanic was fine when she left!
Giant's Causeway

Giant's Causeway

60-million-year-old volcanic remnant – or story-strewn giant's carving? Either way, this UNSECO World Heritage Site and its intriguing 40,000 hexagonal columns proved no challenge for Jamie's football skills.

In the green kit, and representing the Republic of Ireland, is Dara Coyne. Based in Dublin, Dara was crowned an Irish champion freestyle athlete in 2014, and posts tutorials on his own YouTube channel for those wishing to learn his tricks. Dara's freestyling took place around these locations in the Republic of Ireland:  

Republic of Ireland locations

Powerscourt House

Powerscourt House

We've got the First Viscount of Powerscourt to thank for this big-house beauty in Ireland's Ancient East. Built in 1730, the gardens – voted the 3rd best in the world by National Geographic – provided a rather idyllic backdrop for Dara's day out.

Guinness Brewery

Guinness Brewery

It takes a LOT to become an iconic brand worldwide, but Guinness has done it. Dara kicked back in front of the Guinness headquarters at St James’s Gate, in the heart of old Dublin: the perfect place to explore and have a post-match pint.
Cliffs of Moher

Cliffs of Moher

Presenting 5 miles of sheer drama, these cliffs form part of a UNSECO Global Geopark and have appeared in several movies, including the Harry Potter series and The Princess Bride. The latest trip to the screen? It's Dara at O'Brien's Tower...

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