# Homecoming

All time

'It's great to be the best in the world' - Undisputed champion Taylor swarmed by fans in Dublin airport

Bray’s world champion was met by fans on her arrival in Dublin Airport following her win over Delfine Persoon on Saturday.

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Jun 4th 2019, 12:50 PM

# Homecoming

Minister Shane Ross to hold welcome reception for Katie Taylor at Dublin Airport

The Bray woman was crowned the Lightweight World Boxing Champion in a contentious fight on Saturday night.

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Jun 3rd 2019, 5:28 PM

# Homecoming

'I love it down here' - Carbery happily settled in Munster ahead of RDS trip

The 23-year-old out-half was wearing Leinster’s 15 shirt in this fixture a year ago.

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May 16th 2019, 6:45 AM

# Payback

Conlan finally gets revenge chance against Russian who 'beat' him at Rio 2016

The Irishman will face Olympic rival Vladimir Nikitin at Belfast’s Falls Park this August.

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May 14th 2019, 1:13 PM

# Homecoming

Michael Conlan set for outdoor summer fight in Belfast

The former Irish Olympian could face his Rio 2016 ‘conqueror’, Vladimir Nikitin, in August.

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May 7th 2019, 4:29 PM

# Homecoming

History-making Tiger Roll receives Royal welcome on return to Summerhill

The Grand National winner was greeted in Meath along with owner, trainer and jockey.

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Apr 7th 2019, 10:12 PM

# Homecoming

'I feel a much bigger part of this team': Cooney taking aim at Leinster

The Lansdowne man has not kicked a meaningful goal in the Aviva Stadium, but that is set to change this evening.

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Mar 30th 2019, 7:11 AM

# Homecoming

Martin O'Neill set to be appointed Nottingham Forest manager - reports

But who’ll be his assistant?

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Jan 14th 2019, 12:47 PM

# Homecoming

Former Ireland U18 winger returns from England to join Bohemians

Luke Wade-Slater has signed for the Gypsies after spending more than three years at Stevenage.

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Dec 21st 2018, 11:24 AM

# Homecoming

Cork activist arrested in Greece returns home to Ireland

Sean Binder was arrested in Greece in August.

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Dec 17th 2018, 11:36 AM

# Not for him

After missing his Olympic dream, Ray Moylette tried the ‘big, bad world’ for two months

The Mayo man is now 11-0 as a pro and is bringing a title fight to his hometown tomorrow night.

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Dec 6th 2018, 4:30 PM

# Homecoming

Quigley, Burnett and O'Neill to join Irish boxing royalty on TG4 punditry team for Moylette fight

Live coverage from the Royal Theatre in Castlebar on Friday night begins at 8:30pm.

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Dec 5th 2018, 11:32 AM

# Homecoming

Sugar Ray: 'We're bringing Irish boxing back'

Mayo’s Ray Moylette is hoping that headlining a show in his hometown will inspire kids to dream big.

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Dec 2nd 2018, 8:00 AM

# champion of the world

'13 years of blood, sweat and tears': Kellie Harrington returns to Dublin a world champion

The 29-year-old received a civic reception in Dublin on Monday after securing gold in India over the weekend.

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Nov 26th 2018, 9:21 PM

# Free-to-air

Ray Moylette's big homecoming fight to be broadcast live on terrestrial television

‘Spike’ O’Sullivan is also on the Castlebar card, which will be shown on TG4.

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Nov 15th 2018, 10:57 AM

# Under the knife

MacGinty to miss clash with Connacht and November Tests after shoulder surgery

Sale Sharks say the out-half developed the issue on international duty with the USA during the summer.

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Oct 15th 2018, 2:49 PM

# Homecoming

Here's where you can welcome the Dublin winners home

The Dublin senior footballers secured their fourth All-Ireland win in a row on Sunday afternoon.

25.6k

Sep 2nd 2018, 5:58 PM

# Munster Man

'The reception I got from the crowd was humbling. I always enjoy being home'

Declan Kidney was warmly welcomed as his London Irish side took on Munster in Cork.

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Aug 20th 2018, 1:12 PM

# Homecoming

Gaelic Grounds to host homecoming for All-Ireland hurling champions in Limerick today

Musical entertainment will be provided by Niamh Dunne, The Blizzards and DJ Mark McCabe.

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Aug 20th 2018, 7:33 AM

# Homecoming

Gaelic Grounds to host homecoming for All-Ireland hurling champions in Limerick tomorrow

Musical entertainment will be provided by Niamh Dunne, The Blizzards and DJ Mark McCabe.

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Aug 19th 2018, 7:21 PM

# deux etoiles

Pogba serenades Kanté after 500,000 welcome victorious French team on Champs-Elysees

Flyovers, presidential welcomes and raucous fans amounted to a hero’s welcome for Les Bleus.

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Jul 16th 2018, 8:40 PM

# Homecoming

'He's come from an unbelievable level so it's really exciting to have him'

Gearoid Morrissey is eagerly looking forward to playing alongside Damien Delaney at Cork City.

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Jul 5th 2018, 7:23 PM

# Homecoming

Declan Kidney's London Irish to meet Munster in Cork for pre-season

Johann van Graan’s men will then face Exeter Chiefs before the new campaign begins.

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May 29th 2018, 1:37 PM

# CAMPEONES

Real Madrid parade Champions League trophy in front of thousands of ecstatic fans

They know how to celebrate in the Spanish capital at this stage.

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May 27th 2018, 9:30 PM

# Homecoming

Michael Conlan to fight on home soil for the first time this summer

Michael Conlan will fight at Belfast’s SSE Odyssey Arena on 30 June.

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Apr 21st 2018, 5:16 PM

# Homecoming

This 65-year-old has spent 2018 running the coast of Ireland for the RNLI - and is about to return home

Mary Nolan Hickey has raised over €36,000 by often running more than a marathon each day.

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Apr 13th 2018, 6:10 AM

# Homecoming

'It was great being back, I remember coming to this stadium from the age of four'

Local boy CJ Stander relished the chance to play at Outeniqua Park yesterday, as Munster defeated the Southern Kings in the Pro14.

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Apr 8th 2018, 1:25 PM

# homecoming kings

'It's one of the great days for us': Snow-delayed Ireland return to warm welcome after Grand Slam

Fans, family, and a Minister were at the Shelbourne to greet the Six Nations champions.

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Mar 18th 2018, 8:12 PM

# it's off

Aviva Stadium homecoming for Grand Slam winners cancelled due to snowfall

Adverse weather conditions means the free-entry event due to take place at 4.30pm has been cancelled.

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Mar 18th 2018, 11:51 AM

# Grand Slam

Aviva Stadium to host homecoming celebration for Ireland squad on Sunday

Tickets are free and can be purchased online.

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Mar 17th 2018, 5:47 PM

# Homecoming

'Imagine the atmosphere when Katie walks out in Dublin. I think that's where we take it to the next level'

Eddie Hearn already has some all-Irish clashes in mind for Katie Taylor’s homecoming, which he’s eyeing up for April.

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Dec 12th 2017, 3:51 PM

# Homecoming

Coveney 'very hopeful' Ibrahim Halawa could be home later this week

Coveney hopes Halawa will be released from prison later today.

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Sep 25th 2017, 9:25 AM

# Homecoming

Here are the plans if you're celebrating tonight with the Galway hurlers

The county’s senior and minor hurlers won All-Ireland titles yesterday.

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Sep 4th 2017, 1:47 PM

# Homecoming

All the photos from inside the €565,000 gaff Niall Horan has reportedly bought in Mullingar

Bonus: there’s a Samantha Mumba poster on the wall.

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Aug 21st 2017, 9:41 AM

# Homecoming

A spectacular fly-past and understated Trump references: U2 bring 'The Joshua Tree' home

Sweeping visuals from filmmaker Anton Corbijn helped breathe new life into the classic songs.

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Jul 23rd 2017, 2:33 AM

# Local Hero

Frampton announces Belfast bout as he bids to get back on track following first career defeat

‘The Jackal’ will fight in his home city on 29 July.

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Jun 7th 2017, 3:52 PM

# Homecoming

'They'd love to see me get smashed' - Payne on familiar soil in Auckland

The Ireland centre left the Blues for Ulster back in 2011.

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Jun 6th 2017, 7:15 AM

# Homecoming

Fit-again Bale 'desperate' to play in Cardiff final as Zidane weighs up options

Real Madrid’s Welsh winger has recovered from his calf complaint and is fit to face Juventus on Saturday.

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May 30th 2017, 2:02 PM

# Beirne Baby Beirne

'Tadhg played with a rib injury and a lot of players wouldn't have'

Tadhg Beirne was impressive once again for the Scarlets last night against Leinster.

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May 20th 2017, 1:30 PM

# Homecoming

McCabe stands out as Ireland's top talent on return to Tallaght

The young Arsenal winger was named player-of-the-match in today’s win over Slovakia.

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Apr 10th 2017, 10:30 PM