Reaction as Robbie Keane hat-trick sends Ireland on way to massive win

They came. They saw. They took an awful hammering.

Gibraltar offered little as Ireland came away from the Aviva Stadium with a 7-0 victory. Robbie Keane grabbed a hat-trick, while two from James McClean, one from Wes Hoolahan and a comical own goal from goalkeeper Jordan Perez rounded off the scoring.

Great result Gibraltar did there best hope ireland show this type of spirit in Germany well done lads ! — Paul McGrath (@Paulmcgrath5) October 11, 2014

Ireland have won 3 games in a row for the first time since November 2011. pic.twitter.com/jxwPZfGGh8 — Squawka Football (@Squawka) October 11, 2014

7 goals, more records for Robbie and, most importantly, 3 Euro 2016 points. Next up, the world champs. — Mark McCadden (@markmccadden) October 11, 2014

David forde has been catching up on emails and getting his washing done! #coybig #irlgib pic.twitter.com/nVqjrk90IR — WILL HANAFIN (@willhanafin) October 11, 2014

Defrock of Gibraltar. — Kevin Coghlan (@kevin_coghlan) October 11, 2014