Thousands welcome All-Ireland champions home

County chairman Michael Kerr hailed the management and players for the massive lift they have given to a community facing testing times.

Tyrone captain Padraig Hempsey with fans at the homecoming

The All-Ireland champions returned to a rapturous reception in Omagh, where around 8,000 fans turned out on Sunday to celebrate with their heroes.

A homecoming event at Healy Park attracted generations of Tyrone fans, some of whom had waited almost a lifetime to witness the county’s first All-Ireland triumph back in 2003, many others who had never experienced the joy until last Saturday, when the Red Hands overcame Mayo in the decider.