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Homecoming
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2022
# Good Times
All-Ireland three-in-a-row winners Limerick receive heroes' welcome home
The celebrations continue in Limerick.
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Jul 18th 2022, 10:17 PM
# Homecoming
'Simplicity is key' as Ulster's Springbok Vermeulen looks to add to his winnings
Duane Vermeulen faces his former Stormers side in tomorrow’s URC semi-final.
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Jun 10th 2022, 6:30 AM
# Main Event
Conlan returns to the ring to face Colombian Marriaga in Belfast
The featherweight will have a homecoming bout at the SSE Arena on 6 August.
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Jun 1st 2022, 5:43 PM
# Homecoming
Denis Leamy set to return to Munster as part of Rowntree's coaching team
The latest episode of The42 Rugby Weekly Extra involved a chat on Munster’s possible coaching team.
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Apr 25th 2022, 8:02 PM
# Homecoming
'Josh Wycherley was outstanding' - Munster back on home soil after South Africa trip
Stephen Larkham was impressed with the loosehead prop and other young Munster players.
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Mar 23rd 2022, 2:49 PM
All time
# Green Light
Munster have been given the go-ahead to fly home from South Africa
Two members of the touring party will have to remain in Cape Town.
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Nov 29th 2021, 2:10 PM
# Homecoming
Boost for new Kerry boss Jack O'Connor as Stefan Okunbor calls it a day with Geelong
The Tralee man spent three years with the Cats.
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Sep 29th 2021, 9:29 AM
# Kellie's coming home
Cheers on the streets of north Dublin city as Olympic star Kellie Harrington arrives home
The champion boxer returned with other members of the Olympic team today.
Olympic champion received hero's welcome in Dublin this evening.
Dublin City Council approves lighting up Five Lamps landmark to acknowledge Harrington’s achievement.
"I'm delighted to be bringing the gold back to the north inner city," Harrington said today.
Freedom of Dublin sought for Kellie Harrington ahead of her homecoming
'An inspiration': Ireland sends its congratulations as Kellie Harrington claims gold in Tokyo
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Aug 10th 2021, 5:30 PM
# kellie harrington
Freedom of Dublin sought for Kellie Harrington ahead of her homecoming
The gold medal-winning boxer is due to arrive home tomorrow.
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Aug 9th 2021, 3:54 PM
# Olympics
'Safe but spectacular': Council planning for Kellie Harrington's Dublin homecoming
The boxer will come back from the Olympics next week with at least a silver medal.
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Aug 5th 2021, 4:43 PM
# tokyo 2020
Homecoming celebrations for Skibbereen's Olympic medalists to be low-key
Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy are due home to Ireland tomorrow.
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Jul 31st 2021, 9:38 AM
# Homecoming
Munster confirm that Zebo is returning to his native province this summer
The 31-year-old Ireland international has been in France for the last three seasons.
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Apr 14th 2021, 1:36 PM
# Homecoming
'I will probably cry' - Theo Walcott rejoins boyhood club
The 31-year-old opted to return to Southampton after making just two appearances for Everton this season.
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Oct 5th 2020, 11:11 PM
# Homecoming
Shane Lowry confirms Irish Open bid at Galgorm
“I wanted to do everything possible to get home,” Lowry said.
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Sep 8th 2020, 5:40 PM
# rugby brain
Italy international McKinley joins coaching team at AIL club Rainey Old Boys
The 30-year-old left Italian club Benetton over the summer.
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Aug 27th 2020, 8:54 AM
# Homecoming
Liverpool keep chasing Premier League points record with scrappy Villa victory
Champions were far from impressive but extended Anfield record to 57 games unbeaten.
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Jul 5th 2020, 6:59 PM
# Home
Aussie centre Godwin returns to Western Force after Connacht departure
The 27-year-old spent two seasons with the western province.
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Jun 15th 2020, 2:44 PM
# Heroes
'The Pope would struggle to gather such a crowd if he came to Skibb'
The O’Donovan brothers’ Olympic homecoming is recalled in this extract from ‘Something in the Water’.
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Jun 11th 2020, 6:00 AM
# Homecoming
Wuhan football team make an emotional return to virus ground zero
The local Chinese Super League side had spent more than three months away from their families
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Apr 19th 2020, 9:10 AM
# a sort of homecoming
Ian Madigan coming back to Ireland as Ulster sign up 10 from Bristol
The 30-year-old has committed to a one-year deal at the Kingspan Stadium.
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Mar 14th 2020, 3:31 PM
# Homecoming
Brian Murphy returns home to Waterford FC following long career in English football
‘I’m happy to be back,’ says veteran keeper.
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Feb 12th 2020, 8:55 PM
# U20 RUGBY
From Exile to Ireland U20: McNulty another example of IQ recruitment value
Born and raised in Bath, the exciting Connacht back is set to aid Ireland in the U20 Six Nations
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Jan 24th 2020, 6:30 AM
# misfortune
Plane grounding forces Liverpool's Mane to miss triumphant homecoming
Senegal’s capital Dakar had readied celebrations for the 27-year-old.
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Jan 8th 2020, 5:39 PM
# Homecoming
Deegan ends decade-long spell in the UK to join newly-promoted Shelbourne
The midfielder returns to the League of Ireland from Cambridge United, where he was club captain.
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Dec 31st 2019, 3:43 PM
# Homecoming
Wayne Rooney: I'm still Premier League quality
The former England striker believes he is still Premier League class and hopes he can ultimately prove that with Derby County.
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Dec 15th 2019, 1:43 PM
# la stories
Kawhi clips in 23 on Toronto return, Lakers going strong on the road
James Harden scored 55, pretty standard night.
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Dec 12th 2019, 8:14 AM
# Homecoming
Munster make three changes as Zebo and Ryan start for Racing in Thomond return
The teams will square off at the Limerick venue in the Heineken Champions Cup tomorrow evening.
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Nov 22nd 2019, 12:22 PM
# Homecoming
Zebo set for 'special occasion' on return to Thomond Park to face Munster
The Racing 92 man is hopeful new Ireland boss Andy Farrell will call him up to the national squad.
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Nov 19th 2019, 1:00 AM
# Homecoming
Ball boy memories and his brother await as Burns prepares to steer Ulster in Bath
The northern province’s playmaker grew up in the dressing room at the Rec.
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Nov 15th 2019, 7:38 AM
# celebrations
PHOTOS: Thousands of fans turn out to celebrate homecoming for Dublin GAA winners
In total, today’s event had a capacity for 15,000 people.
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Sep 29th 2019, 5:25 PM
# the homecoming
Welcoming the Dublin winners home today? Here's everything you need to know
If you didn’t get a ticket, the event will be live-streamed from 1.30pm.
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Sep 29th 2019, 8:30 AM
# Homecoming
'I didn't have the same love for AFL as I had for Gaelic. It wasn't the sport I thought it would be'
Young Sligo footballer Red Óg Murphy chats about his decision to return home after a stint with AFL side North Melbourne.
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Sep 25th 2019, 6:05 AM
# Criticism
Dublin City Council defends decision to make GAA homecoming event ticketed
The ticketing of the event has been criticised by some Dublin GAA fans.
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Sep 23rd 2019, 3:20 PM
# all ireland winners
Homecoming for both Dublin teams announced ... but it won't take place for two weeks
The event will take place in Merrion Square on 29 September.
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Sep 16th 2019, 10:17 AM
# Homecoming
'Finally I return to my city': Balotelli joins newly promoted Brescia
The former Milan and Inter striker was a free agent, but returns home on a reported three-year contract.
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Aug 19th 2019, 9:29 AM
# It's Coming Home
In Pictures: 10 of the best snaps as Lowry savours his triumphant homecoming in Clara
The 2019 Open winner was greeted by thousands in Offaly this evening.
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Jul 23rd 2019, 9:49 PM
# Homecoming
US Soccer president hit with 'equal pay' chants as World Cup winners are welcomed home in style
US star Megan Rapinoe made a heartfelt speech to supporters at New York City Hall on Wednesday.
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Jul 10th 2019, 7:08 PM
# Homecoming
'We are immensely proud': Crowds turn out to welcome Katie Taylor home to Bray
The former Olympic champion defeated the Belgian Delfine Persoon last Saturday night.
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Jun 7th 2019, 7:55 PM
# Homecoming
'It's great to be the best in the world' - Undisputed champion Taylor swarmed by fans in Dublin airport
Bray’s world champion was met by fans on her arrival in Dublin Airport following her win over Delfine Persoon on Saturday.
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Jun 4th 2019, 12:50 PM
# Homecoming
Minister Shane Ross to hold welcome reception for Katie Taylor at Dublin Airport
The Bray woman was crowned the Lightweight World Boxing Champion in a contentious fight on Saturday night.
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Jun 3rd 2019, 5:28 PM
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