Emigrant Irish flock back home as Christmas day approaches
Scenes of joy and laughter at country’s airports as exiles return
Published Friday, December 23, 2011, 7:23 AM
Updated Friday, December 23, 2011, 11:15 AM
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Luke Kelly from Sydney is greeted by Lukes Parents (L to r) Joan Coogan Kelly & Eamonn Kelly from Dunboyne during Christmas homecomings at Dublin Airport.
Photo by Gareth Chaney c/o Collins
“I’ve only been home a few hours but with everything that’s been done for me so far, it makes me want to stay now!”
Passenger numbers at Dublin Airport are up this year with over 620,000 people expected to arrive or depart in the next two weeks.
Cork, Shannon, and Knock have also reported increases in passenger volume year on year.
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ciaradexy | Dec 23, 2011, 05:35 PM EST
My bro is home from NZ. Cant wait to see him!
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borefield | Dec 23, 2011, 05:26 PM EST
Did Cahal get Mum and Dad a wee bit mixed up? Or perhaps he just hit the SPIRITS a little early, Have a good one.
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Murph46 | Dec 23, 2011, 12:48 PM EST
Bing Crosby-"I'll be home for Christmas,you can count on me.... said it best
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cillowen | Dec 23, 2011, 10:31 AM EST
nothing like mother's cooking - sad they had to go but the
sharks float about to wreak their damage at will.
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dipsydolly | Dec 23, 2011, 09:42 AM EST
Great to see so many of our people coming home for christmas, and great to know that they are doing well enough abroad to be able to
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