Homecoming for Ireland's Olympians in Dublin on Monday

Ireland's Olympic heroes are to be honoured at a public homecoming event in Dublin on Monday afternoon.

The civic reception, hosted by Dublin City Council, will take place at the GPO on O'Connell Street at 12.30pm.

Team Ireland has won seven medals in Paris so far - four gold and three bronze - at its most successful Olympic Games.

The event , which is planned in conjunction with the Olympic Federation of Ireland, will be free and open to all, with tickets not required.

This is the first time the Irish Olympic team has received a civic reception on its return home.

"We've all enjoyed watching the Irish athletes do us proud in Paris," Lord Mayor of Dublin James Geoghegan said.

"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 some day.

"So come along to O’Connell St on Monday and let's give the Irish Team a welcome home to remember!"

Team Ireland Chef de Mission Gavin Noble said: "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."

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Dublin City Council is asking people to use public transport when travelling to and from the family-friendly, alcohol-free event and to enter O'Connell Street from the O'Connell Bridge end.

The event will have an impact on public transport.

Luas Green Line services will be suspended between Dominic and St Stephen’s Green stops from 9.30am until 10pm to facilitate the homecoming.

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