Locals Say Kellie Harrington's Homecoming Has Boosted The Area.

Wednesday, 11 August 2021 09:19

Image: Kellie Harrington & Emmet Brennan at her homecoming/RollingNews

She was greeted by thousands of people lining the streets as she travelled through Dublin on an open top bus.

Local residents in Dublin’s north inner city say Kellie Harrington’s homecoming has boosted the entire area.

The lightweight champion returned from the Tokyo Olympics yesterday.

She was greeted by thousands of people lining the streets as she travelled through Dublin on an open top bus.

These locals say Kellie is an inspiration.

Olympic champion Kellie Harrington meets unidentified fan at Dublin Airport after returning home from Tokyo pic.twitter.com/icFKOJGukB
— Kevin Byrne (@KevByrneBox) August 10, 2021

Kellie Harrington’s cousin says the Olympic champion has inspired a new generation of boxers.

Eubert O’Callaghan says her win is a massive boost for the area

The ‘Oh my God!’ At the end.

Cheers, Kellie, I’m gone again🥲

pic.twitter.com/lsOSs93loJ
— Gavan Casey (@GavanCasey) August 10, 2021

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