Team Ireland Homecoming: The Dublin Crowd Out To Welcome Their Heroes

Team Ireland homecoming has been the talk of the town for the past week and now it’s happening. The Dublin crowd had gathered to welcome Irish athletes as they returned from the Paris Olympics 2024. 

This is the first time in history that the Ireland team has received a grand civic reception—the reason for their special homecoming: winners of seven Olympic medals.

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The homecoming marks their return with four gold and three bronze medals. Three athletes belonged to Northern Ireland who were part of Great Britain’s team. They also won medals and would be receiving their welcome on Saturday.  

The Dublin crowd was excited to hail their heroes as many of the children look up to them now. The Irish team has given an inspiration to the children who would be shining their country’s name in future, said Simon Harris. 

Highlights of Team Ireland homecoming

There was a special noise and applause for the double Olympic boxing champion Kelli Harrington at her homecoming with retirement. 

Fintan McCarthy, Irish rower, and Mona McSharry, Sligo swimmer, were the flag bearers from Team Ireland as they shut the curtain down for their team at the Paris Olympics 2024. They were two of the seven medal winners who had the chance to perform in the closing ceremony parade on Sunday Evening.

Also, the gleaming ladies of the women’s 4x400m relay team enjoyed their first Team Ireland homecoming with full smiles on their faces when the Dublin crowd cheered with their names.

Sarah Lavin, the 100m hurdler, was all praise for the people who had gathered just to welcome them with whole hearts and warmth for Team Ireland homecoming, and even those who travelled to Paris to encourage their team. 

The crowd took every place possible in Dublin city centre, O’Connell Street, on every corner and in every building to share their joy with the team’s heroes by bearing the Irish flags high.