Sean Cox has returned to his home in Dunboyne, County Meath, almost two years after he was attacked before attending a Liverpool game at Anfield.
Two Roma supporters have since been jailed for assaulting Sean and his brother Martin ahead of a Champions League semi-final in Liverpool in April 2018.
Mr Cox suffered multiple head injuries and spent time recovering at the Walton Centre in Liverpool before being moved to facilities in Dublin.
Hundreds of thousands of Euro have been raised to help with his treatment by football supporters, with a Liverpool legends side facing a Republic of Ireland XI at the Avivia Stadium last year.
Sean Cox returns home. Image: Instagram"Amidst our challenges, a positive moment as Sean Cox makes his return home," his family have announced on Facebook.
"Sean's journey over this time has been challenging and difficult, however today is an important and positive milestone for Sean and his family.
"While Sean will continue to require full-time care and ongoing rehabilitation for the foreseeable future, today is a definitely a day to enjoy."
Sean's wife Martina says it's a important day and one they've "been looking forward to for a long time."
"While Sean still has a long road to travel, having him home with us is an incredibly important step as we come together as a family unit again.
I can’t thank enough those who have helped Sean along the way over the past two years. Without a doubt this support has made today possible.
In particular, I would like to thank the incredible staff in Marymount Care Centre in Lucan for the care and support they have provided to Sean over the past number of months.’
At a time when staying at home takes on new meaning for all of us, its clear that there is no other place that Sean would rather be."
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