Silver for Ireland! The O'Donovan brothers do the country proud with amazing Olympic rowing final race
Silver medalists Gary O'Donovan (IRL) of Ireland and PaulO'Donovan (IRL) of Ireland pose with their medals and flag
Sean McGoldrick and Vincent Hogan
Brothers Gary and Paul O'Donovan from Skibbereen in County Cork have created Irish sporting history by winning a silver medal in the lightweight double sculls at the Olympic regatta in Rio. It is the first ever Olympic medal for Irish rowing.
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