After bringing sports fans all across the country such excitement in the last week or two, the World Cup silver medalists return to Ireland this afternoon. If you want to show your gratitude and play a part in all the festivities, here here all the details ahead of the Ireland hockey team homecoming later today.
Ireland Hockey Team Homecoming:
When do they return to Ireland:
With plenty of fans and media expected to meet the team as soon as they arrive from London into Dublin airport, the Ireland hockey team is due to arrive at Terminal 1 around 12.30pm this afternoon.
We’re on the way! Huge thanks to @cityjet pic.twitter.com/06Y1gtuhm0
— Hockey Ireland (@irishhockey) August 6, 2018
What about the official homecoming?
For those who don't fancy making the journey out to the airport, the official Ireland hockey team homecoming will take place at 3:00pm this afternoon.
Where is it?
It is due to take place on a stage that will be set up on Dame Street in Dublin's city-centre. General access will be allowed from 2:00pm onward.
Let's give them the homecoming they deserve! Reception on Dame St at 3pm, access open from 2pm. All details here https://t.co/Jfcy2uaJkK pic.twitter.com/A9lYac6Llt
— Hockey Ireland (@irishhockey) August 5, 2018
What are we celebrating again?
Well, in the event you've spent the last few days oblivious to what has been going on at the Hockey World Cup, the Ireland Women's Hockey Team have just made it all the way to a final, only to be beaten by the Netherlands.
An incredible achievement that brought hockey into the living rooms of so many unsuspecting households, the quarter-final and semi-final wins against India and Spain respectively were astounding sporting events; both in terms of the team's achievements, and the reactions they garnered.
So, to run over that once again.
The Ireland Hockey Team Homecoming will take place on Dame Street this afternoon from 3:00pm.
Entry to the cordoned off area is possible from 2:00pm onward. It's a Bank Holiday, so get down there and give them the reception they deserve.
