It must be Christmas time: Hugs and tears as families reunite at Irish airports

Amid the usual hustle-and-bustle of the airport, these few days each year have a magical feeling about them.

With just five more sleeps until Christmas morning, Ireland's airports are getting busy welcoming people home and sending others off to reunite with family and friends around the world.

Excitement is building at Dublin, Shannon, Cork, Kerry and Belfast airports.