This afternoon's planned homecoming for the Irish Grand Slam winners in Dublin has been cancelled.
A public event had been organised for the Aviva Stadium for 4.30pm, shortly after the winning team are due to arrive back in Dublin with their Triple Crown and Six Nations trophy.
However, there has been heavy snow showers in the capital this morning, and Met Éireann has extended a snow-ice warning for eastern counties until 6pm.
This morning, Irish Rugby confirmed the homecoming had been cancelled.
We regret to announce that planned homecoming for the Grand Slam Champions has been cancelled due to the adverse weather conditions. Thank you for your incredible support throughout the campaign. pic.twitter.com/nFVSV4sZSI
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) March 18, 2018
President Michael D Higgins yesterday led praise for the Irish team after the Grand Slam win on St Patrick's Day.
He said: "[Their] performance and the tremendous team effort throughout the tournament have ensured that this superb Irish team have secured a place in sporting history and they will be remembered for generations to come."
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar added: "It is a truly proud moment for Irish people at home and throughout the world today and one that will remain in our memories for many years to come."
The sweetest of victories to the greatest of teams ! On to Tokyo ! pic.twitter.com/R8IE6Y8Jse
— Shane Ross (@Shane_RossTD) March 17, 2018
