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Sunday 1 October 2023 Dublin: 16°C

# Homecoming

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'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.
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.
'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.
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.
Michael Conlan set for outdoor summer fight in Belfast
The former Irish Olympian could face his Rio 2016 ‘conqueror’, Vladimir Nikitin, in August.
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.
'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.
Martin O'Neill set to be appointed Nottingham Forest manager - reports
But who’ll be his assistant?
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.
Cork activist arrested in Greece returns home to Ireland
Sean Binder was arrested in Greece in August.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
'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.
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.
Aviva Stadium to host homecoming celebration for Ireland squad on Sunday
Tickets are free and can be purchased online.
'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.
Coveney 'very hopeful' Ibrahim Halawa could be home later this week
Coveney hopes Halawa will be released from prison later today.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
'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.
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.