There have been emotional reunions in Dublin Airport this morning after 175 Irish troops returned home from a six month tour of duty in South Lebanon.
The men and women of the 42nd Infantry Group were serving with the United Nations Interim Force in the region.
They've been met by dozens of families waving tricolours and holding signs welcoming them home.
A number of soldiers are meeting their young babies for the only the second time:
Corporal Ian Woods was met by wife Joanne and 6-week-old Mason - while Private Daniel Murphy was delighted to meet baby Sienna:
