Locals in Dublin’s north inner city were busy preparing on Monday for the return of Olympic gold medallist Kellie Harrington.
The Dublin boxer’s performance in Tokyo has turned her into a star across Ireland – but few people are more proud of Harrington than her friends and neighbours on Portland Row.
The boxer is expected to land at Dublin Airport today, before making her way to her family home in Portland Row in the inner city later that afternoon where she is expected to arrive by open-top bus. Dublin City Council is expected to confirm the arrangements – which have been made more complex by the Covid-19 pandemic – early this afternoon.
Local councillor Nial Ring said that it was important that celebrations are confined to Harrington’s local area. Harrington’s homecoming is set for today, with her partner hoping that she can be greeted by fans in a safe manner, in line with pandemic guidelines.
