# Hero's welcome

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'I don't want to be just known as the athlete who runs around every four years and wins gold medals'

Michael McKillop may have returned from Rio with another gold medal but it has been a difficult couple of months for the athlete.

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Sep 24th 2016, 8:30 AM

Thousands of fans turn O'Connell Street blue for Dublin's Sam Maguire celebrations

The crowds braved the elements to give the All-Ireland winners a hero’s reception.

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Sep 21st 2015, 9:18 PM

'Some battles you win' - Paying tribute to Noel McGrath after his inspirational return

Putting it into perspective.

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Aug 18th 2015, 8:34 PM

Ireland's Special Olympics team had a hero's welcome at Dublin Airport today

All the best pictures from this morning’s homecoming.

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Aug 4th 2015, 3:19 PM

Ireland's triumphant boxers given a hero's welcome home

Badminton Men’s and Mixed Doubles bronze medal winners Sam Magee, Chloe Magee and Joshua Magee also arrived back in Dublin today.

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Jun 29th 2015, 5:01 PM

Sergeant-at-Arms who shot Canadian gunman gets standing ovation

Kevin Vickers was given a hero’s welcome in the Canadian Parliament today.

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Oct 23rd 2014, 6:28 PM

No comment from O'Driscoll or Heaslip as Irish Lions welcomed home

Sean O’Brien and Jonny Sexton carried out their final press duties on a long 2012/13 season.

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Jul 10th 2013, 1:07 PM

Hero's welcome: Murray given rousing reception in Dunblane

The Olympic and US Open champion brought thousands to the streets of the Scottish town.

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Sep 16th 2012, 4:56 PM

In pictures: home, sweet home for Darren Clarke

The British Open returned to Royal Portrush this afternoon with the Claret Jug. And he brought a present.

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Jul 19th 2011, 4:07 PM