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Saturday 30 September 2023 Dublin: 13°C

# Homecoming

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Gavin Henson will be back playing in the Pro12 next season after two years with Bristol
The 35-year-old is joining Newport Gwent Dragons.
'He could make Everton stronger' - Koeman hints at Rooney move
The Dutchman says that the England striker would be “welcome” at Goodison Park amid ongoing speculation regarding a summer transfer
Schmidt welcomes Munster signings of Farrell, Hanrahan and Hart
The Ireland head coach has been in contact with the three Irishmen.
Welsh international Hook returning home after spells with Perpignan and Gloucester
The out-half will be back in the Pro12 from next season.
'I can always come back on holidays': Strictly business for Cheika on return to Dublin
The former Leinster coach is focused on the task in hand.
UFC still working on a McGregor fight in Dublin but 'it's very complicated to bring him back'
Irish fans are keen to see him compete on home soil again.
Dublin homecoming set for tomorrow afternoon in Smithfield
Dublin GAA fans will have the novelty of an All-Ireland celebration on a Sunday.
Look at the scenes in Thurles tonight as the Tipp hurling team arrived home
The boys are back in town.
'Nan, I did it!' - Annalise Murphy got a hero's welcome as she arrived home this afternoon
Memories to last a lifetime.
Liverpool humbled by Mainz on Klopp's return a day after thrashing Barcelona
Mainz welcomed former player and manager Jurgen Klopp back to the club, but were ruthless in defeating his Liverpool side.
Watch: Thousands line the streets as Seamus Coleman paraded through Killybegs
The defender was overcome by emotion as he addressed the crowd.
Photos: Boys in Green arrive home to a hero's welcome
Over a million people tuned in to see Ireland bow out of Euro 2016 in the quarter final.
Ireland's next game on home soil will be a friendly against Oman in August
See you all there.
Eddie Jones' England secure brilliant win against Cheika's Wallabies
Owen Farrell scored 24 points in a stunning game in Brisbane.
'I like the niggly stuff' - Stander ready to be Springboks' target
The 26-year-old is aware there will be extra focus on him in South Africa.
Hummels: 'We are simply desperate to beat Klopp. We have to beat him'
The German defender wants to “drive Klopp mad” when he returns to his old club in the Europa League next month.
Connacht sign Irish tighthead Carey from English outfit Nottingham
The 24-year-old prop will return to Ireland this summer.
Aer Lingus brought these Irish people home for a lovely surprise visit this Christmas
And it’s just lovely <3
Aer Lingus brought these Irish people home for a lovely surprise visit this Christmas
And it’s just lovely <3
Home for Christmas: L.É. Samuel Beckett returns to Cork after rescuing over 1,000 migrants
The ship was greeted by a crowd of cheering friends and family.
McGregor to receive civic reception in Dublin after online petition reaches 18,000
Lord Mayor of Dublin Críona Ní Dhálaigh has invited the new UFC featherweight champion to City Hall.
7 heartwarming Irish Christmas homecoming moments
So much screaming.
This Irish lad doesn't like Christmas, so his friends wrapped up his room
The classic.
In pictures: A traditional Pacific farewell for All Blacks icon Jonah Lomu
The All Blacks icon was honoured in Auckland.
19 of the best photos and videos from U2's epic Dublin homecoming show
Whoa.
19 of the best photos and videos from U2's epic Dublin homecoming show
Whoa.
Four dead and 44 injured after car strikes US homecoming parade crowd
A two-year-old boy is among the dead.
Ulster welcome back Irish pair as they seek to banish Blues
Paddy Jackson and Darren Cave have made the 23-man squad.
In pics: Irish team return to low-key homecoming
Joe Schmidt’s side are back in the country following yesterday’s disappointing result.
U2 set to play Irish shows at the end of November
Bono made the comments after a gig in Italy over the weekend.
Leinster release Kane Douglas after receiving 'suitable' compensation
The lock is expected to join Queensland Reds on a two-year contract.
A Cork couple met their baby grandson in the loveliest surprise homecoming
Things got emotional.
Pienaar and 'Boks up against Botha and 7 more Toulon stars in World XV
South Africa head coach Heyneke Meyer has named an experimental midfield including the exciting 21-year-old Jesse Kriel.
It looks like an old West Ham favourite is on his way back to replace Big Sam
Slaven Bilic is reported to be leaving Besiktas.
Jason Quigley's mammy was pretty emotional when he returned home unexpectedly last night
The undefeated Irish boxer was hiding in the car boot.
The first Welshman to ever play Super Rugby is joining a Pro12 team for the first time
The Pro12 will welcome yet another talented back row next season.
The returning Irish heroes are so sound they are letting fans lift the Six Nations trophy
Irish rugby fans need to get to Dublin Airport ASAP.
This man returned home after 2 years and got the best welcome ever from his dog
If you’ve ever seen a happier dog, we don’t want to hear about it.
Not quite the homecoming king, but Enda is sure to get a warm reception in Mayo
Analysis: Fine Gael gathers for its national conference on the Taoiseach’s home turf this evening
Could Joe Schmidt coach New Zealand one day? A legendary All Black thinks he has the potential
Mils Muliaina says Joe Schmidt has ‘turned some heads’ in his home country.