Fans to celebrate with hockey team in Dublin

Hockey fans and supporters will get their chance to celebrate today with the Irish Women’s Hockey Team, including Gillian Pinder, who has Mullingar family connections, following their success at the Women’s Hockey World Cup. 

The World Cup silver medal winning squad will arrive at Dublin Airport at 12:30/12:45 today, in Terminal 1.

A special event hosted by Dublin’s Lord Mayor Nial Ring and Dublin City Council will be held for the team and supporters at 3pm on Dame Street. 

Access from 2pm will be from Dame Street or South Great Georges Street.

On behalf of Dublin City Council, the team will be welcomed onto the stage at 3pm by the Lord Mayor and other dignitaries.

This is a family-friendly alcohol-free event. Dublin City Council asks people to use public transport when travelling to and from the event.
 
Dublin City Council is hosting this event to give supporters a chance to congratulate the team on their success on reaching the final of the Women’s Hockey World Cup. 

There might even be a sing song!
  
Traffic restrictions are in place from 10am today Monday 6 August, in the vicinity of Dame Street and surrounding streets.