Sophie Spence with fans at Dublin Airport

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Ireland rugby player, Jenny Murphy, celebrates with Ireland supporters, on her arrival at Dublin Airport from the Womens World Cup. Photo: Damien Eagers

Sophie Spence with fans at Dublin Airport

rugby fans at Dublin Airport

FANS turned out in force to give a rousing reception to Ireland’s Women’s World Cup rugby heroes at Dublin Airport.

The Tricolour, balloons, and banners festooned the arrivals area to mark a remarkable sporting odyssey.

The fervour in Terminal One was a special acknowledgement of the team’s historic win against the mighty New Zealanders.

Supporters sang their hearts out with Ireland’s Call, Amhran na bhFiann, and The Fields Of Athenry ringing around the airport.

The crowds had been gathering for well over an hour and cheers of excitement erupted as the Irish team emerged from arrivals.

Leading the women in green was captain Fiona Coghlan as she and her team mates were mobbed by some of their most fervent supporters.

But there was also a distinct tinge of disappointment among some of the players, who clearly felt that the ultimate prize had been within their grasp.

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Sophie Spence with fans at Dublin Airport