Hero’s welcome greets our 66 Olympians

A hero’s welcome greeted Ireland’s 66 Olympians on the runway at Dublin Airport — but the homecoming seemed slightly muted compared to what’s in store outside the Mansion House in Dublin tomorrow afternoon.

Hero’s welcome greets our 66 Olympians

An emotional Sonia O’Sullivan, Team Ireland chef de mission, said she was proud of the team and the Olympic spirit they displayed.

“It’s very easy for us to focus on our medal winners but I believe that their cause is helped along on by a positive team spirit,” she said.

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