Ireland’s Olympic heroes are set to receive a grand welcome home in Dublin next Monday as the city gears up to honour the nation’s most successful Olympic team to date. With an invitation extended by the Dublin City Council to the entire country, the event is expected to draw a massive crowd to O’Connell Street in front of the GPO at 12:30 pm.

Team Ireland has had an exceptional run at the Paris Olympic Games, already surpassing their records for gold medals and overall medals with four days remaining in the competition. Among the standout performances, Dublin boxer Kellie Harrington and Cork rowing pair Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy have triumphantly defended their gold medals from Tokyo 2020. Additionally, Rhys McClenaghan secured a gold medal at the pommel horse event, and Daniel Wiffen clinched another in swimming.

The returning athletes, including Wiffen, who also earned a bronze in the 1500m freestyle, and Mona McSharry, who swam her way to a bronze, will be warmly awaited by the Irish public. Daire Lynch and Phillip Doyle, who secured a bronze in rowing, will also be part of the grand homecoming. Furthermore, there is anticipation surrounding Rhasidat Adeleke’s participation in the 400m final on Friday, with the possibility of adding to Ireland’s medal haul.

The homecoming event, which is free to attend with no ticket requirement, will feature entertainment by Today FM’s Block Rockin’ Beats DJ Dec Pierce before the Irish team takes to the stage. This marks the first time an Irish Olympic team has received such a significant civic reception in the capital, demonstrating the nation’s immense pride in its athletes’ achievements.

Dublin’s Lord Mayor James Geoghegan expressed his excitement, encouraging everyone to seize the opportunity to show their pride in person: “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 girls and boys all over the city and country to try and be like them someday. So come along to O’Connell St on Monday and let’s give the Irish Team a welcome home to remember!”

Gavin Noble, Chef de Mission, also voiced his appreciation for the support: “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 proud of all of them, and we would like to thank Dublin City Council for hosting such a special event to honour them.”

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