The Twitter reaction to Katie Taylor’s defeat sums up how Ireland is feeling

The general consensus is that she is still our legend.

Katie Taylor lost out on an Olympic medal today after being beaten by Finland's Mira Potkonen in the last-eight of the women's 60kg division. They were tied on points and it went to the judges who made the final decision and chose Mira as the winner of the fight. Four years ago Katie won the gold medal in this division and was understandably gutted to have missed out the chance to take the title once again. She spoke to RTÉ Sport just after the fight and was visibly heartbroken.

Katie, you've still done us so proud. https://t.co/M8NM6X5Tue

— Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 15, 2016

People at home have been sharing their messages of support and praise for Katie on Twitter proving that it's not the winning but the taking part that counts.

Heartbroken for #KatieTaylor you are a true legend and did our country proud girl #Boxing #Rio2016 #Olympics #TeamIreland #IRL — Sandra Ryan (@SandraRyan01) August 15, 2016

You did #Ireland proud @KatieTaylor! Well done! #KatieTaylor #Olympics #TeamIreland

— Liam Murphy (@murphyL086) August 15, 2016

Gutted for #katietaylor unreal woman, unreal for women and an unreal athlete. Always. — Ciara Courtney (@CiaraTCourtney) August 15, 2016

In the sporting world that's very shy on genuine role models, what a fantastic one we have in Katie Taylor. Immense. #katietaylor

— Lisa Buggy (@lisa_buggy) August 15, 2016

Gutted for Our Legend #katietaylor #Rio2016 be Proud you are a true hero ??❤️?? — Alyks (@AliceKellya) August 15, 2016

Katie Taylor is an inspiration,in victory and defeat. #Rio2016 #katietaylor

— zoe ní riordáin (@zoe3reardon) August 15, 2016

Hard luck Katy Taylor. Still a legend of Irish sport. ?????#katietaylor #Legend — SiobhanQuinnMacD (@siobhanskitchen) August 15, 2016

Gutted for @KatieTaylor. No shame in losing that match. Irelands most inspiring sportswoman. #5world #6european #1olympic gold #katietaylor

— Laura Brennan (@lcbrenna) August 15, 2016

You'll always be our number 1. Hard luck #KatieTaylor #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/FUDjGQUMHw — Her.ie (@Herdotie) August 15, 2016

Devastated. Still our hero and best ever Irish athlete #katietaylor pic.twitter.com/f8jiSHyfkt

— John Brady TD (@johnbradysf) August 15, 2016