Homecoming celebrations for Team Ireland as they return home from the Paris Olympic Games have been confirmed. This includes Team Ireland Boxing’s two time Olympic medalist, Kellie Harrington, and team-mates Daina Moorehouse, Jenny Lehane, Michaela Walsh, Grainne Walsh, Aoife O’Rourke, Jude Gallagher, Dean Clancy, Aidan Walsh and Jack Marley.
This is the first time the Irish Olympic Team have received a civic reception on its return home and the event has been planned in conjunction with Dublin City Council. The Olympic Federation of Ireland says ” We look forward to this momentous occasion that will honour the athletes and their achievements with a public reception this Monday lunchtime; 12th August. “
The event will take place on O’Connell St in front of the GPO, beginning at 12.30pm. This event is fully free to the public and everyone is welcome to attend. Tickets are not required to attend, so come along to O’Connell Street on Monday with family and friends and help give our wonderful team the homecoming they deserve.
There will be entertainment provided on the afternoon by Block Rockin’ Beats DJ Dec Pierce to get the crowd going before the Irish team takes to the stage.
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. The latest information on public transport may be found at www.transportforireland.ie.
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.
Clubs and communities will also have their own events to honour members of Team Ireland Boxing. We’ll up-date this article as more information becomes available.
Kellie Harrington
A community homecoming event for the two time Olympic Champion will take place on Killarney Street in Dublin 1 this evening, between 7pm and 9pm. Organised by Dublin City Council, there will be restricted parking on Sean McDermott Street as a result, between 10am and 10pm today.
Daina Moorehouse
Enniskerry Boxing Club has announced that Daina’s homecoming will take place this Saturday at Ballywaltrim Community Centre, starting at 3.30pm with a family day out. There will be bouncy castles, face painting, treats for kids and Daina will arrive at 5pm.
Jude Gallagher
There will be an opportunity to meet and greet Jude at his clubhouse, Two Castles Olympic ABC, Newtownstewart, Co. Tyrone, on Friday, August 16th from 7.30pm
Team Ireland Boxing
Athletes:
Kellie Harrington (Dublin) Women’s 60kg
Aidan Walsh (Belfast) Men’s 71kg
Aoife O’Rourke (Castlerea) Women’s -75kg
Daina Moorehouse (Bray) Women’s -50kg
Dean Clancy (Sligo) Men’s 63.5kg
Grainne Walsh (Tullamore) Women’s -66kg
Jude Gallagher (Newtownstewart, Co. Tyrone) Men’s -57kg
Jennifer Lehane (Ashbourne, Co. Meath) Women’s -54kg
Jack Marley (Sallynoggin, Dublin) Men’s -92kg
Michaela Walsh (Belfast) Women’s -57kg
Staff:
Tricia Heberle – Performance Director & Team Leader
Zauri Antia – Head Coach
Damian Kennedy – Coach
Lynne McEnery – Coach
James Doyle – Coach
Jim Clover – Doctor
Lorcan McGee – Physio
Paula Fitzpatrick – Physiologist