HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE gathered at Dublin Airport this morning to welcome home Irish soldiers who have been away on peacekeeping duty for six months.

Tears were shed by family and friends as 190 troops touched down on Irish soil.

Sinead Duffy, PTE Blane and Baby James Cromie (1). Source: Sam Boal via RollingNews.ie

The troops from the 51st Infantry Group – United Nations Interim Force have just completed a six month deployment to Lebanon.

There were plenty of hugs to go around this morning as families greeted their loved ones: