The Olympians who proudly represented Ireland at this year's Olympic Games in Paris are to be honoured at a public homecoming event in Dublin on Monday.
Dublin City Council will host the event in the afternoon next Monday, with the homecoming taking place at the GPO on O'Connell Street at 12:30 p.m.
The event is free to attend, and it will be the first time ever that the Irish Olympic squad has received such an honour.
"We've all enjoyed watching the Irish athletes make us proud in Paris," said Lord Mayor of Dublin, James Geoghegan. "Now is our chance to tell them in person just how proud we are of them. I have no doubt their efforts will have inspired lots of girls and boys all over the city and country to try and be like them someday.
"So come along to O’Connell Street on Monday, and let's give the Irish team a welcome home to remember!"
PARIS, France, July 26: Shane Lowry, Flagbearer of Team Ireland, waves the flag on the team boat along the River Seine during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 26, 2024, in Paris, France. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) )Ireland won a record-breaking seven medals at this year's Games, achieving their best medal haul ever. This surpasses their previous record of six medals at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Team Ireland Chef de Mission, Gavin Noble, also expressed his pride in the efforts of each Irish participant in Paris.
"Over the past few weeks, our athletes have performed outstandingly and have inspired the nation with their endeavours at the Olympic Games in Paris.
"We are really proud of each and every one of them, and we would like to thank Dublin City Council for hosting such a special event to honour them."
Some further information for anyone looking to attend the event
- Dublin City Council is asking people to use public transport when travelling to and from the event, which is a family-friendly, alcohol-free event.
- Luas Green Line services will be suspended between Dominic and St. Stephen’s Green Luas Stops from 09.30am until 10.00pm to facilitate the event. Luas Green Line services will run between Broombridge and Dominic Luas Stops, and from St. Stephen’s Green to Brides Glen Luas Stops only during this time.
- The Luas Red Line services will be suspended between Smithfield and The Point stops from 09:30am until 10:00pm.
- Valid Luas tickets will be accepted on Dublin Bus.
- In respect of buses they will be diverted from O'Connell Street from 10.00am and will re-commence on the north side of the street at 5.00pm and on the south side of the street at 10.00pm.
- Members of the public are asked to enter O'Connell St. from the O'Connell Bridge end.
- Those attending are asked to follow the event signage and stewards’ instructions.
- To celebrate Team Ireland’s achievements, the Samuel Beckett Bridge will feature a special message on the evenings of Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th August.Attendees with Additional needs
Access is available to attendees with mobility issues. There is an accessibility viewing platform close to the stage to support viewing. For further details, please contact [email protected]
