WATCH: Mayo fans in tears on RTE News after famous All-Ireland win
The official homecoming for the Mayo team and the Sam Maguire Cup gets underway this evening
Mayo fans were getting emotional ahead of the arrival of the Sam Maguire Cup in Castlebar on Monday.
Supporters were spotted with “tears and cheers” on RTÉ News as they watched the Mayo players head for home at Heuston Station.
The Mayo team were bringing Sam home for the first time in 75 years, causing many to join in the celebrations.
“No words will express my feelings. So emotional, so delighted. At last we are bringing Sam home to Mayo,” one teary-eyed woman said.
“I get the old lump in the old throat thinking about it. It’s just so surreal,” a man shared.
Others were seen cheering and applauding, while a baby wearing a Mayo jersey was placed into the Sam Maguire Cup.
The official homecoming got underway at 4:30pm, with a free live-stream taking place as well.
Players arrived to huge crowds at MacHale Park with music and a speech from team manager Andy Moran.