Cork welcomes LÉ Eithne home after Mediterranean mission

Irish Navy vessels the LÉ Eithne and LÉ James Joyce were welcomed into Cork Harbour earlier today.

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The LÉ Eithne was returning from her eight-week deployment rescuing migrants in the Mediterranean Sea.

Breaking : The Le Eithne & crew are home in #Cork. #Tv3News @defenceforces @simoncoveney pic.twitter.com/eNfzQGZS91

— Paul Byrne (@PaulByrne_1) July 17, 2015

It was accompanied by the newest Irish naval vessel LÉ James Joyce.

A big welcome to Cork Harbour earlier from our tug "Gerry O'Sullivan" for the brand new naval vessel, LÉ James Joyce pic.twitter.com/1LyZFMHsiN

— Port of Cork (@PortofCork) July 17, 2015

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The ships arrived at Roches Point to a spectacular water display from Port of Cork tug “Gerry O’Sullivan” and the “Alex” tug.