IT WAS A cold and windy day but all across the country, families and friends were giving warm welcomes to emigrants returning for the holidays.
There was a buzz at Dublin Airport as people waited in arrivals for their loved ones to come through the doors. Hugs and kisses ensued.
Coming home for Christmas
Anne Henry welcomes home her son Colm.Source: Laura Hutton/Photocall IrelandComing home for Christmas
Barry Brown and Barbara Connolly from Wicklow wait for Barbara's son StephenSource: Laura Hutton/Photocall IrelandComing home for Christmas
Barbara Connolly from Wicklow puts some novelty glasses on her daughter's boyfriend RobSource: Laura Hutton/Photocall IrelandComing home for Christmas
The family of John Ryan wait to welcome him home for Christmas from IdahoSource: Laura Hutton/Photocall IrelandComing home for Christmas
June Clarke from Dundalk (left) is welcomed home from San Diageo for Christmas by her nan MarySource: Laura Hutton/Photocall IrelandComing home for Christmas.
June Clarke from Dundalk (left) is welcomed home from San Diageo for Christmas by her nan MarySource: Laura Hutton/Photocall IrelandComing home for Christmas
Ciara Meyler from Wexford (left) is welcomed home from Perth for Christmas by her sister AislingSource: Laura Hutton/Photocall IrelandComing home for Christmas
iara Meyler from Wexford (left) is welcomed home from Perth for Christmas by her sister AislingSource: Laura Hutton/Photocall IrelandComing home for Christmas
Barbara Connolly from Wicklow welcomes her son Stephen home for ChristmasSource: Laura Hutton/Photocall IrelandComing home for Christmas
Barry Brown and Barbara Connolly from Wicklow welcome Barbara's son StephenSource: Laura Hutton/Photocall IrelandComing home for Christmas
Barry Brown and Barbara Connolly from Wicklow welcome Barbara's son Stephen home from London Source: Laura Hutton/Photocall IrelandComing home for Christmas
Eithna Ratcliffe from Dublin welcomes home her brother from New ZealandSource: Laura Hutton/Photocall IrelandComing home for Christmas
Bart Ratcliffe (in hat) welcome home his brother from New Zealand for ChristmasSource: Laura Hutton/Photocall IrelandComing home for Christmas
eter Troute waits with his nephew Kevin Byrne (8 months) for Kevin's uncle JohnSource: Laura Hutton/Photocall IrelandComing home for Christmas
John Ryan is welcomed home for Christmas from IdahoSource: Laura Hutton/Photocall IrelandComing home for Christmas
Emotional scenes as people welcome home their loved onesSource: Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland
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