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Homecoming For Team Ireland Athletes From The Olympics To Take Place Today

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The homecoming is welcoming home 133 athletes, after Ireland had the most successful Olympic Games in the state’s history

An event to officially welcome home Team Ireland athletes from the Olympic Games will take place later today.

A homecoming is set to be held in Dublin City Centre at lunchtime, with the event due to start at the GPO at 12.30pm.

133 athletes will be welcomed home from Paris, after Ireland had the most successful Olympic Games in the state’s history

Traffic restrictions and public transport disruption will come into effect soon as Dublin welcomes Team Ireland home from the Olympics.

From half 9, Luas Red Line services won't run between Smithfield and the The Point, wile Green Line services are suspended between Dominic Street and Stephen's Green.

Buses will also be diverted away from O'Connell Street as a free public event gets underway at half 12.

The closing ceremony took place in Paris last night, with Mona McSharry and Fintan McCarthy performing the flag bearing duties for Ireland.

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