There were tears and cheers in Dublin Airport this morning, as almost 200 Irish troops returned home from Lebanon.

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The 51st Infantry Group, United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) are home after a six month deployment.

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Trooper Keith Malone greets his mother Adeline Lynch from Coolock | Image: Rollingnews.ie

They were met by their families and friends in Terminal 1 this morning.

Sinead Duffy, PTE Blane and Baby James Cromie (1) | Image: Rollingnews.ie

They are drawn primarily from the Army 2 Brigade, with personnel mainly from the Leinster.

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They have been replaced by the 53rd Infantry Group.

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Cprl John McGuigan and his daughter Blathnaid McGuigan (3) from Newry | Image: Rollingnews.ie

These soldiers said it was great to be home.

An emotional roller coaster out here in @DublinAirport with the return of @defenceforces #loveactually pic.twitter.com/PokkEDolBQ

— Laura Hogan (@LauraHoganTV3) May 18, 2016