Thousands are expected in Dublin city tomorrow to officially welcome home the Irish Olympic team.

The celebrations will see the Lord Mayor Naoise Ó Muirí and Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Michael Ring welcoming members of Team Ireland to a homecoming reception.

This begins at 1pm at the Mansion House in the capital.

Then the Lord Mayor and Minister Ring will be joined by members of Team Ireland on a specially erected stage at the junction of Dawson Street and Molesworth Street.

Entry to the event will be via Nassau Street and St. Stephen’s Green North only.

People wishing to attend are advised to arrive early to avoid disappointment and acquire a good vantage point.

Dawson Street will be closed to traffic except buses from 6am to 5pm.

Then at 4pm Taoiseach Enda Kenny will host a private reception for Team Ireland at Farmleigh House in the Phoenix Park.

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