Details for The Republic of Ireland's homecoming celebration announced

Dublin’s O’Connell Street will play host to the official homecoming reception for The Republic of Ireland Women’s team on following their return from the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

The event will take place on Thursday evening in front of the GPO, starting from 6.30pm. Live entertainment will be provided by DJ Dec Pierce (Block Rockin’ Beats), before the team will be welcomed to the stage by Today FM’s Dave Moore.

DCC would like to invite fans of the Girls in Green to welcome home the Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team from the FIFA Women’s World Cup with a public reception this Thurs, 3rd Aug. The event will take place on O’Connell St in front of the GPO, at 6:30pm.#COYGIG pic.twitter.com/K6Xuv7WQ0E

— Dublin City Council (@DubCityCouncil) August 1, 2023

"We’ve all enjoyed watching the Girls in Green do us proud in Australia,” said Lord Mayor of Dublin Daithí de Róiste. “Now is our chance to tell them in person just how proud we are of them. I have no doubt their efforts will have inspired lots of girls and boys all over the city to try and be like them some day.”

Dublin City Council has iterated that this is an alcohol-free and family-friendly event. They have also urged people to avail of public transport when travelling to and from the celebration.

LUAS Green Line services will not be running between St Stephen’s Green and Dominic Street from 2:30pm until the last tram. The rest of the Green Line services will run as normal. Valid LUAS tickets may be used on Dublin Bus.

Attendees have been asked to enter O’Connell Street from the Liffey end.

In honour of the team, Samuel Beckett Bridge will display a COYGIG message this evening and on Thursday.