Pics: Huge crowd welcome Special Olympics heroes back to Dublin Airport

A huge crowd turned out at Dublin Airport this morning to give a rousing welcome back for Ireland's triumphant Special Olympics team

Team Ireland brought back an impressive haul of 82 medals, including 26 gold, from the Games in Los Angeles, and a big gathering of friends, family and supporters was present to show their appreciation when they arrived back at Terminal 2. https://twitter.com/HenryMcKean/status/628501535576694784 Before they even made it to the terminal, though, there was a special welcome for the team... https://twitter.com/DublinAirport/status/628500781147246592 Excitement was building... https://twitter.com/SOIreland/status/628504105363873792 https://twitter.com/JeromeBMurphy/status/628503378809765889 But there were still pictures to be taken before clearing customs... https://twitter.com/DublinAirport/status/628508139525152768 And then, finally, the patient throng had their turn to cheer... https://twitter.com/HelenVaughan24/status/628513668922277888 https://twitter.com/SOIreland/status/628511388823101440 https://twitter.com/HynesFiona/status/628512908327145473 https://twitter.com/chrussell21/status/628515413027123201 Congratulations and well done to one and all from SportsJOE!