Daniel Hogan from Adare, gets some help from his mum Karen to get a look at the Gyro on the bridge of the LE James Joyce. Photo: Arthur Ellis.

The Irish Naval Vessel LÉ James Joyce making its way into Limerick Docks on Friday evening. Photo: Arthur Ellis

Pat Lawless has his sail signed by his sister Helen Stritch in Limerick Docks on Saturday. Photo: Arthur Ellis.

Lily, Charlie, Ollie and Alex Flanneryenjoying the view from the LE James Joyce. Photo: Arthur Ellis.

Babies on Board… Shannon Keane with her nephew Brian from St Marys Park Limerick wait quayside at the LE James Joyce. Photo: Arthur Ellis.

Cait McKeown with Jonathon Kearney and two-year-old Sullivan on the bridge of the LE James Joyce. Photo: Arthur Ellis.

Limerick sailor Pat Lawless raises his sails as the LÉ James Joyce arrives at Limerick Docks on Friday evening. Photo: Arthur Ellis

LÉ James Joyce arriving at Limerick Docks on Friday evening. Photo: Arthur Ellis

Limeerick sailor Pat Lawless follows the LÉ James Joyce into Limerick Docks on Friday evening. Photo: Arthur Ellis

LÉ James Joyce arriving at Limerick Docks on Friday evening. Photo: Arthur Ellis

Padraic Kelly and Pat Keating following the LÉ James Joyce into Limerick Docks. Photo: Arthur Ellis