Rapturous welcome home for Ireland's Girls in Green

Supporter Laoise Coleman on O’Connell St, Dublin, to welcome home the Republic of Ireland Women’s team.  Picture: Damien Eagers/PA Wire

Some 8,000 fans welcomed the Republic of Ireland Women’s World Cup team for the official homecoming this evening on Dublin’s O’Connell St.

Before the team's arrival, the eager crowd cheered with news of each and every minute detail of the team's whereabouts as they headed towards the GPO.