Damien receives a heroes welcome at Dublin Airport.

A small group of Family and Friends gathered at Dublin Airport on Saturday evening to welcome Damien back from China.

The Group included parents Ronnie and Attracta, Children Ethon and Gemma, brother Micheal, sister Erin, cousins Naomi, Aaron and Eibheann McGrane, Pauline and Gerry McGrane, Mr and Mrs Liam Staunton with their son David, friend Larry O'Brien and Headfort GC Captain Fred Reilly.

Cousins together - Gemma, Eibheann and Ethon.

• Father - Ronnie (left) with Larry O'Brien.

Sister Erin is delighted to be there!

Parents Ronnie and Attracta with Damien's children Gemma and Ethon.

• Attracta gets the call that he's collecting the bags!

• Here he comes!!

• Kids come first!

• Congratulations from Headfort GC Captain - Fred Reilly.

• The Staunton Family.