There were tears of joy shed in Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport as the last of the Christmas arrivals came home for the festive season on Tuesday. Welcome home signs were dotted around the arrivals hall as Christmas music and dancing elves provided a backdrop for reconnecting families. Michael Bond from California is greeted by his sister Katie Nolan, nephew Oscar Nolan, 2, nieces Skye Nolan, 4, and Aurora Nolan, 6, and mother Mary Bond. John Bond from Swords with his son Michael Bond from California and daughter Chrissie Bond from Tokyo. Ruby O’Loughlin and her mother Sophie O'Connor hugged each other tightly as they reunited in Dublin.

Source: Irish Examiner December 24, 2025 09:16 UTC