There was magic in the air at Longford rugby club this afternoon, Thursday, August 25, as fans turned out in their droves to welcome their Leinster heroes. Leo Cullen's side were in Longford as part of the Leinster Rugby 12 Counties Tour and there was a super atmosphere as the star players, including Johnny Sexton, Hugo Keenan (who has links to Longford), Tadhg Furlong, James Ryan, Josh van der Flier, James Lowe and Robbie Henshaw signed autographs and posed for much sought after selfies. We hope you enjoy this gallery of stunning photographs from a memorable day captured by Harry Murphy of Sportsfile and don't forget to tag and share with your friends!

placeholder image — There was magic in the air at Longford rugby club this afternoon, Thursday, August 25, as fans turned out in their droves to welcome their Leinster heroes. Leo Cullen's side were in Longford as part of the Leinster Rugby 12 Counties Tour and there was a super atmosphere as the star players, including Johnny Sexton, Hugo Keenan (who has links to Longford), Tadhg Furlong, James Ryan, Josh van der Flier, James Lowe and Robbie Henshaw signed autographs and posed for much sought after selfies. We hope you enjoy this gallery of stunning photographs from a memorable day captured by Harry Murphy of Sportsfile and don't forget to tag and share with your friends!

PICTURES | Magic in the air as Longford fans turn out in their droves to welcome Leinster rugby heroes

By Alan Walsh

Managing Editor

Published 25th Aug 2022, 22:25 GMT

Updated 25th Aug 2022, 22:27 GMT

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Caption: Declan Darcy with head of rugby operations Guy Easterby during an open training session on day one of the Leinster Rugby 12 Counties Tour at Longford RFC in Longford. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

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Caption: Backs coach Andrew Goodman with head coach Leo Cullen during an open training session on day one of the Leinster Rugby 12 Counties Tour at Longford RFC in Longford. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

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Caption: James Ryan signs autographs during an open training session on day one of the Leinster Rugby 12 Counties Tour at Longford RFC in Longford. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

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Caption: James Lowe signs autographs during an open training session on day one of the Leinster Rugby 12 Counties Tour at Longford RFC in Longford. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

PICTURES | Magic in the air as Longford fans turn out in their droves to welcome Leinster rugby heroes

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