Pictures: Hundreds of fans welcome All-Ireland champions Kerry home

James Cox

Homecoming celebrations are underway for Kerry's All-Ireland Senior Football champions.

They won by 1-26 to 0-19 against Donegal in Sunday's All-Ireland final.

Tralee was the first to host homecoming celebrations from 6.15pm, before the open-top bus travelled to Killarney for 8.30pm.

Hundreds of delighted fans turned out to welcome the Kerry footballers home with the Sam Maguire Cup.

The Kingdom have been parading through the county this evening after winning their 39th All-Ireland Senior football title.

The official homecoming event will take place at Fitzgerald Stadium from 9pm.

Graham O'Sullivan, Tadhg Morley and Gavin White arrive back to Tralee with the Sam Maguire trophy. Photo: Ben Brady/Inpho

The victorious Kerry team arrive back to Tralee with the Sam Maguire. Photo: Ben Brady/Inpho

Dylan Casey poses for a picture with fans as he arrives back to Tralee with the Sam Maguire trophy. Photo: Ben Brady/Inpho

Kerry fans celebrate as the team returns to Tralee. Photo: Ben Brady/Inpho

Kerry manager Jack O'Connor during the homecoming. Photo: Ben Brady/Inpho

The victorious Kerry team arrive back to Tralee. Photo: Ben Brady/Inpho

David Clifford and Paudie Clifford during the homecoming. Photo: Ben Brady/Inpho

Kerry fans celebrate as the team arrives back to Tralee. Photo: Ben Brady/Inpho