PAT BONNER
Went to Italy in 1990 as a footballer and returned as an Irish sporting legend.
Bonner had already excelled at Euro 88 but took that a step further after Ireland got out of a group that included England, Holland and Egypt to face Romania for a place in the last eight.
After 120 goal-less minutes in Genoa the match went to penalties with Bonner pulling off a save before David O’Leary netted to send Jack Charlton’s side through to face Italy for a semi final place.