The Clare homecoming took place tonight after the Banner's triumph in Saturday's All Ireland Hurling final.

The journey home to the county town of Ennis included a stopover in manager Davy Fitzgerald's hometown...

Clare manager Davy Fitzgerald gets back onto the bus after visiting his home town of Sixmilebridge with the Liam McCarthy Cup ©INPHO/James Crombie

Davy Fitz is congratulated by Mary McNamara in his home town of Sixmilebridge ©INPHO/James Crombie

Davy Fitzgerald with the Liam McCarthy Cup at his home town of Sixmilebridge ©INPHO/James Crombie

Seadna Morey with the Liam McCarthy cup in Sixmilebridge ©INPHO/James Crombie

Clare captain Patrick Donnellan and manager Davy Fitzgerald lift the Liam McCarthy in Ennis ©INPHO/James Crombie

The Clare team arrive at Tim Smythe Parkin Ennis ©INPHO/James Crombie

Padraic Collins celebrates ©INPHO/James Crombie

Clare's goal hero Shane O'Donnell celebrates ©INPHO/James Crombie