They were greeted by family and fans at Cork Airport, signing autographs for supporters from Skibbereen Rowing Club and soaking up the adulation following their latest triumph.
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Gary O'Donovan arrives back to Cork Airport. James Crombie / INPHO
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Gary and Paul O'Donovan with their grandmother Mary Doab. James Crombie / INPHO
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Gary and Paul O'Donovan with their grandmother Mary Doab and their grandaunts Ina Lynch and Rosarie O'Leary. James Crombie / INPHO
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Gary O'Donovan is greeted by his cousin Ellen O'Donovan. James Crombie / INPHO
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Gary O'Donovan signs autographs for fans from Skibbereen Rowing Club. James Crombie / INPHO
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O'Donovans receive heroes' welcome home after latest triumph
GARY AND PAUL O’Donovan received a heroes’ welcome home this evening.
The pair were crowned world champions at the weekend, as they prevailed in the men’s lightweight double sculls at the World Championship Regatta in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
They were greeted by family and fans at Cork Airport, signing autographs for supporters from Skibbereen Rowing Club and soaking up the adulation following their latest triumph.
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acclaim Cork Heroes' welcome Legends O'Donovans Rowing Skibbereen Rowing Club World Championship