'It is brilliant. We have everyone home once a year': Joy as families reunite at Dublin Airport

Ruby O'Loughlin from Zurich is greeted by her mother Sophie O Connor from Mount Merrion at Dublin Airport on Tuesday. Pictures: Gareth Chaney

There were tears of joy shed in Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport as the last of the Christmas arrivals came home for the festive season on Tuesday.

Welcome home signs were dotted around the arrivals hall as Christmas music and dancing elves provided a backdrop for reconnecting families.