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Warm welcome for returning troops Warm welcome for returning troops
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The first military homecoming parade of the weekend has taken place in County Antrim.The first military homecoming parade of the weekend has taken place in County Antrim.
Hundreds of relatives and supporters lined the streets of Ballymena to welcome home soldiers of the Royal Irish Regiment from Afghanistan.Hundreds of relatives and supporters lined the streets of Ballymena to welcome home soldiers of the Royal Irish Regiment from Afghanistan.
The soldiers spent the last six months in Helmand Province on 'Op Herrick' which entailed working with and mentoring the Afghan National Army.The soldiers spent the last six months in Helmand Province on 'Op Herrick' which entailed working with and mentoring the Afghan National Army.
Another parade will take place in Belfast on Sunday.Another parade will take place in Belfast on Sunday.