European 400m hurdles Bronze medalist Thomas Barr and the 40-strong Irish squad arrived back from the European Championships in Berlin to Dublin Airport this lunchtime.
The squad touched down from Berlin an hour later than planned on FR8557, with Barr among the happy faces coming through Terminal 1.
Barr was greeted by his family and friends and members of the Ferrybank A.C. club in Waterford, with a large contingent travelling to welcome the squad home, and with plenty of tri-colours on view.
Awaiting the @irishathletics team at @dublinairport who done us proud at the European Championships #athletics pic.twitter.com/M01hLvPObO
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Barr says the bronze medal has been a huge boost to his confidence going forward.
"This is massive. I knew that there was a low-48 time in me this year, but it just hadn't come out. I was just so glad it came out at the right time.
"I'm going to go forward into next year with a massive amount of confidence. I'm a marked man again on the circuit, but it's been fantastic."
. @TomBarr247 and the @irishathletics team arrive back at Dublin Airport a short time ago #irishathletics #athletics pic.twitter.com/wpVwGNiBLv
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Thomas spoke with FM104's Cóilín Duffy at Dublin Airport.
