The short journey by bus from Parnell Square to the Mansion House took over an hour so great were the crowds that turned out to see Barry McGuigan.
Over 100,000 turned out in Dublin city centre to show their appreciation for Barry McGuigan the recently crowned world boxing champion.
I didn't think that so many people followed me in Dublin
Near the GPO in O'Connell Street Barry's father Pat McGuigan sings 'When Irish Eyes are Smiling'.
At a civic reception the Lord Mayor of Dublin Michael O'Halloran presents Barry McGuigan with a hand carved oak plaque with the message,
From the people of Dublin to Barry McGuigan Clones Cyclone
RTÉ News report broadcast 13 June 1985. The reporter is Charlie Bird.
