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In pictures: Ciaran O'Lionaird and Fionnuala Britton land back with Indoor medals
There was some excess baggage for two athletes, back form Sweden.
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There was some excess baggage for two athletes, back form Sweden.
‘The Bull’ revealed that he was a horrified TV viewer at home when his Ireland teammate took to the stage to sing Black Velvet Band.
The environment minister was given the only jeers of the night as Kilkenny’s champions were welcomed to Nowlan Park.
It’s going to be a long night in Donegal.
Thousands turned out in Gorey, Enniscorthy and Wexford Town among others to welcome the O’Duffy Cup back home to Wexford last night.
Taoiseach Enda Kenny will be hosting a reception later today for the Irish team to celebrate their haul of sixteen medals at London 2012.
A warm welcome for our athletes back in Dublin tonight.
Team Ireland’s 49 athletes are expected to meet the public in Dublin Airport shortly after 8pm this evening.
The Donegal manager is less than enamored with talk of homecomings ahead of their All-Ireland final showdown.
The Ulster county have described talk of a homecoming after the September 23rd final as ‘premature’ and ‘unhelpful’.
While many are still lapping up the limelight, some are happy to continue the hard work, go fishing or have a nice game of dominoes.
One of Ireland’s bronze medal heroes shared a joke with An Taoiseach at the official reception at Farmleigh House today.
Sports Minister said his comments at Team Ireland homecoming about money spent on sport being “better than putting it into hospitals” was meant to highlight importance of exercise in keeping nation healthy.
Featuring interviews with Katie Taylor, John Joe Nevin and Cian O’Connor, among others.
The Minister for Sport promised to fight for more funding as he welcome Ireland’s Olympians home at a small reception in Dublin Airport this afternoon.
… go to the Mansion House on Wednesday instead.
There will be no official event for Team Ireland when they arrive back tomorrow afternoon – but no-one is quite sure why.
A dispute over costs, plus some athletes choosing hometown events, means there’ll be no big official homecoming from the Olympics. Would you like to see one?
Ireland’s 66 Olympians are thought to want to get home and see their families and friends before having any public events.
Thousands expected in Bray… and maybe a date with Colin Farrell?
Ireland were given a hero’s welcome when they returned from Germany in ’88.
The Venezuelan president rallied thousands of supporters who welcomed him home after receiving cancer treatment in Cuba.
They’ll be dancing on the streets of Lusaka, Trevor.
The Giants are back in town. And the Big Apple has made them feel quite at home today.
Sean McCaffrey has indicated his interest in signing Shane O’Connor, who was released by Ipswich Town last week.
Family and friends greet loved ones ahead of Christmas (warning:the sentimental among you *may* cry…)
An Indonesian girl who was carried away by violent flooding in 2004 has made her way back to her home village – alone – to be reunited with her family.
IN PICTURES: Friends, family and supporters turned out at Dublin Airport last night to welcome home European Cross Country champion Fionnuala Britton.
It’s been a long time coming, but now it’s here.
Ireland’s wonder woman will fly back into Dublin Airport late this evening after collecting another gold medal.
Declan Kidney’s men were met by a crowd of fans as they disembarked at Dublin Airport.
Thousands of people turned out in Merrion Square this evening to celebrate Dublin’s first All-Ireland in 16 years.
After a stunning victory over Kerry at Croke Park today, the capital will be a sea of blue tomorrow night as Sam arrives back after 16 years.
A huge crowd turned out to welcome the Hoops home after their Europa League qualification in Belgrade.
He’s a big Depeche Mode fan, dontcha know. ..
Co Down club has been “like a media centre” since McIlroy’s victory though they’re unsure when they’re favourite son will return with the trophy.