Homecoming for Ireland's Olympic heroes planned for Monday 

This is the first time the Irish Olympic Team have received a civic reception on their return home and the event has been planned in conjunction with the Olympic Federation of Ireland.

Fintan McCarthy and Paul O'Donovan celebrate. Pic: James Crombie/Inpho

Ireland's Olympians will be honoured at a special homecoming in Dublin on Monday afternoon. 

Gold medalists Kellie Harrington, Daniel Wiffen, Paul O'Donovan, Fintan McCarthy, Rhys McClenaghan and Co. will be welcomed home at the GPO on O'Connell Street at 12.30pm.