AN estimated crowd of about 25,000 lined the streets of Tralee to welcome the victorious Kerry football teams on what was the biggest homecoming since 1997.
The Tralee lads, were the cup bearers for much of the journey with David Moran, Barry John Keane and Kieran Donaghy at the rear of the bus taking in the atmosphere.
The noise was deafening all the way through town as they made their way to the stage at the top of Denny Street, followed by the enormous crowds.
In the video below, you’ll get a sense of the colour and atmosphere and you might even spot yourselves behind the barrier. Later we’ll have video of some of the interviews from the stage with more photos.
Also scroll down for loads of colourful photos of the crowds…
A photo taken by Mark Stephenson, aged 11, on Kerry team bus near the top of Denny Street last night, showing the enormity of the crowd.
The Blues Brothers….Kerins O’Rahilly’s men David Moran and Barry John Keane hold Sam aloft on the bus in Denny Street on Monday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kitty, Catriona and Dylan Madden with Dolores, Michelle and Lizzie O’Connor at the Kerry homecoming celebrations in Denny Street on Monday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Minor star, Andrew Barry, of Na Gaeil (centre) on the bus last night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Taking every vantage point possible in Patrick’s Hair Salon above Paddy Mac’s Pub. Photo by Dermot Crean
Jack O’Connor and the minor team savour the moment turning onto Denny Street. Photo by Dermot Crean
Minor player, Cormac Coffey of Kerins O’Rahilly’s, with the Tommy Markham Cup. Photo by Dermot Crean
Mark, Jake and Annette Carmody with Ruan and Conal Clifford, at the Kerry homecoming celebrations in Denny Street on Monday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Tara Enright and Jamie Walsh, Aoibhinn and Bernie McCarthy, Aoife McKenna, Breda O’Donnell and Paddy O’Donnell, at the Kerry homecoming celebrations in Denny Street on Monday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ruan Houlihan and Mike and Karolina O’Callaghan waiting for the teams to arrive on Monday evening in Denny Street. Photo by Dermot Crean
