A civic reception is held to honour Tour of Spain winner Sean Kelly in his home town of Carrick-on-Suir, Tipperary.

Report shows Kelly travelling through Carrick-on-Suir on open-top bus to a formal welcome at the Town Hall, cheered by thousands of supporters.

Interviews with Kelly, Dan Grant and Linda Kelly.

Team-mate Martin Earley being presented with gift.

Kelly being presented with gift and addressing crowd.

The reporter is Alisdair Jackson.

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