The team were also welcomed home by government officials Minister for Tourism, Transport and Sport, Shane Ross and the Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan.

Speaking at a press conference this morning, Ireland coach Martin O’Neill said he’s enjoyed working with the players and that he’s proud of the team and the support:

“There has been a really great camaraderie amongst the squad… The players have become better players at international level. I think we have proved that.”

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Over a million people tuned in to see Ireland bow out of Euro 2016 in the quarter final.

RTÉ has reported that an average of 1.26 million people watched yesterday’s Round of 16 defeat to France.

It added that a massive 83% of those watching television at the time were looking at the game, while the audience peaked at 1.34m viewers as the game drew to a close.

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