All the best photos as Dublin footballers greeted by thousands in homecoming
TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Senior Football Champions Dublin Homecoming, Smithfield, Dublin 5/8/2025 Dublin celebrate on stage 2 of 7
Dublin's Kate Sullivan signs a ball for a young fan 3 of 7
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a day ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
All the best photos as Dublin footballers greeted by thousands in homecoming
Dublin's Nicole Owens, Clodagh Fox and Kate Sullivan 1 of 7 TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Senior Football Champions Dublin Homecoming, Smithfield, Dublin 5/8/2025 Dublin celebrate on stage 2 of 7 Dublin's Kate Sullivan signs a ball for a young fan 3 of 7
