The O'Donovan brothers: Olympic silver, comedy gold

They’re coming home with Olympic silver but it is their comedy gold that has lifted the nation.

Skibbereen brothers, Paul and Gary O’Donovan took home Ireland’s first-ever Olympic rowing medal yesterday afternoon, but their cult status was established well before they stepped up to the podium.

Their post-race interviews won the hearts of the nation with tales of their steak breakfasts and searching for poitín in Brazil.