Golfer Leona Maguire received a hero's welcome as she returned home to her native Cavan after leading Europe to victory in the Solheim Cup.
The 26-year-old became the most successful rookie in the history of the tournament.
What a week, what a team 🤩 I love @SolheimCupEuro 💙💛🏆💙💛 pic.twitter.com/Zf0aMCwKvA
— Leona Maguire (@leona_maguire) September 7, 2021
Rolling home ontop of a gold sports car, Leona said she was overwhelmed with the support from Ballyconnell.
"These moments don't happen often so you might as well support them when they do," she said.
The athlete said she was grateful for the local support, especially from non golfing fans.
"I've had the support of this incredible community for long - it's nice to share this moment with them"
Solheim Cup winner @leona_maguire speaking to our own @ashoreilly at her homecoming in Cavan 🏆
"It's a bit surreal" pic.twitter.com/3vT7qIdITJ
— Off The Ball (@offtheball) September 9, 2021
"A lot of people were watching golf here that don't normally watch golf and it's nice have them enjoy it."
She even joked that it gave GAA fans a new interest.
Raising a glass to the @SolheimCupEuro winner @leona_maguire Huge turnout in Ballyconnell this evening 🥳🏆😂 pic.twitter.com/VHPjfguK5l
— Fermanagh Herald (@Ferm_Herald) September 8, 2021
"Cavan didn't go too far in the football this year so it's nice to give them something to root for"
"The lads carried it last year so it's nice to do my bit this year," she added.
