Heroes welcome for Irish athletes after Baku triumph

Well wishers and fans flocked to Dublin Airport this morning to greet the Irish team on their return from Baku.

Family & friends here to welcome silver medalist for boxing Brendan Irvine home from European Games pic.twitter.com/Ql8X7F3F3g

— Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) June 29, 2015

The team enjoyed a very successful outing at the inaugural European Games, bringing home six medals – two gold, one silver and three bronze.

'Warm Welcome!' #TeamIreland and their medalists have all returned home from a successful @BakuGames2015! pic.twitter.com/eSnpUrhQuj

— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) June 29, 2015

Waiting for Baku Athletes to arrive in from Istanbul in @DublinAirport pic.twitter.com/H4qO2zcT7c

— Aonghus Ó hEochaidh (@Aonghusohe) June 29, 2015

We're expecting the Irish European Games team to land @DublinAirport shortly bringing 2 gold, 1 silver & 3 bronze medals home #proud

— Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) June 29, 2015

Ireland's medal winners arrive home pic.twitter.com/mfrlRLfzET

— Daniel Pitcher (@DanPitchside) June 29, 2015

Great reception @DublinAirport for all the Irish European Games Team home from Baku #proud pic.twitter.com/RCVm3v7Mon

— Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) June 29, 2015