Ireland's silver medal winning hockey team have arrived home.
Their plane touched down in Dublin Airport this lunchtime.
A civic reception will be held in Dublin's Dame Street this afternoon.
There are special days @DublinAirport then there are exceptionally special days @irishhockey #IrishPride â˜˜ï¸ pic.twitter.com/Brf0nvLgpz
— Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) August 6, 2018
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says the Irish Women's hockey team has inspired the country, after they won silver medals at the Hockey World Cup Final in London.
President Michael D Higgins says it's a 'fantastic accomplishment' and Sports Minister Shane Ross says it is 'an historic achievement'.
Let's give them the homecoming they deserve! Reception on Dame St at 3pm, access open from 2pm. All details here https://t.co/Jfcy2uaJkK pic.twitter.com/A9lYac6Llt
— Irish Hockey (@irishhockey) August 5, 2018
Lord Mayor of Dublin Nial Ring is urging the public to come out and show their appreciation:
