Thousands of people attended the homecoming reception for Team Ireland on O’Connell Street in Dublin on Monday following their return from the Paris Olympics.
The celebration was organised by Dublin City Council in conjunction with the Olympic Federation of Ireland. Paris 2024 was the most successful Olympics for an Irish team.
Fans
Thousands of people gathered along Dublin’s main thoroughfare to celebrate the return of Ireland’s Olympians.
Ole, Ole, Ole . . .
There was a carnival atmosphere in the city, akin to Italia ‘90.
Messages
Two young fans with their messages of support for the Irish team.
Hero
Kellie Harrington hugs Maisie Farrell (9) during her homecoming.
Medal winners
Rhys McClenaghan, Daire Lynch, Philip Doyle, Mona McSharry, Daniel Wiffen and Fintan McCarthy pose with their medals during the homecoming celebration.
Laughter
Thomas Barr laughs as he is interviewed by Marty Morrissey on stage.
Rhys McClenaghan
Rhys McClenaghan shows fans his gold medal for the men’s pommel horse.
Mona McSharry
Mona McSharry takes a selfie with fans
Daniel Wiffen
Daniel Wiffen wears his gold and bronze medals for the men’s 800m and 1500m freestyle while taking photos with fans.
Rowers
Oarsmen Philip Doyle, Daire Lynch and Fintan McCarthy with their medals.
Track and field
Sophie Becker, Sharlene Mawdsley and Kelly McGrory at the homecoming.
Home
Kellie Harrington happy to be home after securing her second Olympic gold medal.
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