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Sophie Becker and Sharlene Mawdsley arrive at Dublin Airport.

In pics: Ireland's European medallists receive heroes' welcome as they return from Rome

Sharlene Mawdsley and Sophie Becker touched down in Dublin this evening.

HOME ARE THE heroes.

Two of Ireland’s medallists from the European Athletics Championships have returned to a warm welcome at Dublin Airport after their stunning exploits in Rome.

Sharlene Mawdsley and Sophie Becker touched down on Irish soil this evening, less than 24 hours after their superb silver medal in the Women’s 4x400m Relay.

Mawdsley also helped the Mixed 4x400m Relay team to glittering gold at Stadio Olimpico last Friday.

Rhasidat Adeleke flew back to her US base from Italy with three medals in tow — she won 400m individual silver also — while Phil Healy is on a later flight home.

Ciara Mageean, who powered to 1500m gold, had already returned.

Tom Barr and Chris O’Donnell were the other Mixed Relay stars.

Olympic preparations now continue after an unforgettable few days for Team Ireland.

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    Mute Michael o Dwyer
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    Jun 13th 2024, 9:32 PM

    Well Done. Bravo bravo

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    Mute David Hogarty
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    Jun 14th 2024, 8:33 AM

    @Michael o Dwyer: Absolutely brilliant work – Brava, Brava

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    Jun 13th 2024, 10:17 PM

    Wonderful ladies. Astounding results. Well done.

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    Jun 13th 2024, 10:35 PM

    Fabulous role models for the next generation coming along.

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    Mute G Bot
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    Jun 13th 2024, 11:57 PM

    Take a bow ladies you’ve done your country proud. Onwards to Paris!

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    Mute Regular John
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    Jun 14th 2024, 12:51 AM

    Congratulations ladies, brilliant performances.

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    Mute did you every wonder
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    Jun 14th 2024, 6:31 AM

    Great ambassadors for the sport. Top level athletes.

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    Mute Ayo Reilly
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    Jun 13th 2024, 11:24 PM

    They look like Aer Lingus stewardesses. I’m only joking lads before you get on high horses! Delighted for them.

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    Jun 13th 2024, 11:58 PM

    @Ayo Reilly: and ladies? Ayo be very careful…lol

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    Jun 14th 2024, 6:50 AM

    Well done Girls!……Well done all…you’ve lifted Ireland!.Thank You.

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    Mute Sean Money
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    Jun 14th 2024, 7:26 AM

    This is great to see.

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    Mute James Casey
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    Jun 14th 2024, 5:15 PM

    Would it be wrong if I said they were fantastic and have done Ireland proud and I’m so delighted for them. Theyre very easy on the eye as well which is the thing I probably should not say but I’m just putting it out there to see

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