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<p>Irish Olympic rowers Paul O'Donovan, Fintan McCarthy, Aoife Casey and Emily Hegarty from Skibbereen greeting the crowds at their homecoming in West Cork.</p>

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Olympic rowing heroes O'Donovan and McCarthy celebrate success at Skibbereen homecoming

After the pandemic prevented a public celebration of the duo’s 2021 Olympic gold in Tokyo, thousands of people lined the streets of Skibbereen on Sunday to celebrate their historic Olympic gold medal win in Paris almost a month ago

<p>Fintan McCarthy and Paul O'Donovan celebrate with their gold medals. Picture: INPHO/James Crombie</p>

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Revealed: Here's when the homecoming for Skibbereen's Olympic rowers will take place

<p>Kellie Harrington’s win was history in plain sight, an incredible achievement. Picture: Ryan Byrne</p>

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Irish Examiner view: Harrington's win caps an exceptional week for Irish sport

Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Day 7 - Rowing

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Watch: Heroes welcome - and a free lift home to Cork - for Olympians O'Donovan and McCarthy

Elaine Loughlin: Simone Biles inspires a generation by taking the Olympics on her own terms

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'Honour and glory' at Leeside ceremony for Cork's Olympic heroes

O’Donovan brothers together again while sport treads water

Paul and Gary O’Donovan have been joined at the hip in the public consciousness since winning silver medals in Rio four years ago, but the pair had been gliding along on parallel but separate paths this last year until the coronavirus thrust them back into each other’s pockets.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2020

'A mixed bag of emotions' as rocky road to Tokyo extended until 2021

The pinned tweet at the head of Natalya Coyle’s Twitter feed dates back to August of last year.

Tue, 24 Mar, 2020

‘Devastated’ rowers say Olympic postponement hard to accept but correct decision made

Rowing Ireland officials and competitors are today coming to grips with the confirmation that the 2020 Olympic Games have been postponed.

Tue, 24 Mar, 2020

Global ban may impact Irish rowers' bid for Olympic qualification

Rowing Ireland are concerned by the immediate cancellation of all international events through March, April and May.

Sun, 15 Mar, 2020

Olympics: Sport Ireland pledges €10m to Tokyo 2020

Sport Ireland has dedicated over €10m in high-performance funding to this year’s Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, its highest ever support at this level.

Tue, 21 Jan, 2020

Four elite athletes on the steps they're taking to qualify for the Olympics

Ireland’s elite athletes have one ambition for 2020 — to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics. Sharon Ní Chonchúir talks to four contenders about the steps they are taking to foster a winning mindset.

Fri, 27 Dec, 2019

GAA and Katie Taylor the nation’s favourites as rugby team dethroned

Gaelic Games remains narrowly the nation’s favourite sport, Katie Taylor is by far the most admired athlete, and the Irish rugby team have been dethroned as Team of the Year.

Wed, 18 Dec, 2019

RTÉ Sport Awards Manager and Team of the Year nominees announced

GAA managers make up four of the seven shortlisted.

Tue, 10 Dec, 2019

Four crews secure Olympic spots in proud and remarkable week for Irish

With four crews qualified for Tokyo, and a clutch of medals, Ireland’s rowers have much to celebrate following the world championships in Austria.

Sun, 01 Sep, 2019

Puspure wins gold and men's double scullers add silver at World Championships

Ireland's Sanita Puspure has retained her gold medal at the World Championships in Austria.

Sun, 01 Sep, 2019

Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy win gold at World Rowing Championships

It's O'Donovan's fourth consecutive World gold medal, after collecting two in the Lightweight Men's Single and two in the double, having won with his brother Gary last year.

Sat, 31 Aug, 2019

Puspure, Doyle, and Byrnesecure Olympic rowing spots

Rowing Ireland’s representation at the Tokyo Olympics swelled again yesterday with Sanita Puspure, Philip Doyle and Ronan Byrne qualifying for the 2020 Games.

Fri, 30 Aug, 2019

Reigning champ Puspure into semi-finals of World Rowing Championships

Reigning champion Sanita Puspure has booked her place in the semi-finals at the World Rowing Championships.

Wed, 28 Aug, 2019

Paul O’Donovan absent for Irish team for European Championships

Olympic silver-medalist Paul O’Donovan is the standout absentee from the Irish team that will travel to Lucerne for the 2019 European Rowing Championships that will take from 31st May – 2nd June.

Wed, 15 May, 2019

Paul and Gary O'Donovan win their World Championship quarter-final

Paul and Gary O'Donovan won their lightweight men's double sculls World Championship quarter-final to progress to the A/B semi-final.

Wed, 12 Sep, 2018

Ireland's lightweight quad impress in progressing to World final

Ireland's lightweight quad will go for gold at the World Rowing Championships on Friday.

Wed, 12 Sep, 2018

Sanita Puspure wins World Rowing Championships heat in style

The 36-year-old dominated the race before finishing almost 14 seconds clear of the field.

Mon, 10 Sep, 2018

Encouraging performances in Europe from juniors

As the domestic regatta season draws to a close, the international scene is also reaching the business end.

Thu, 10 Aug, 2017

In-form Irish rowing team seek first Coupe de la Jeunesse success

Rowing Ireland will be looking to continue their rich vein of form having set off for Hazewinkel in Belgium where they will compete in the Coupe de la Jeunesse this coming Saturday and Sunday.

Thu, 27 Jul, 2017

Paul and Gary O'Donovan make a splash at 2017 Indoor Rowing Championships

The stand and temporary seating were packed and the star attractions didn’t disappoint as Skibbereen’s O’Donovan brothers lit up the 2017 Indoor Rowing Championships at the University of Limerick on Saturday.

Thu, 26 Jan, 2017

Trinity win thrilling senior eights

Racing was competitive at the Irish Rowing Championships in Inniscarra, Co. Cork, yesterday.

Mon, 13 Jul, 2015

Desmond and Duncan deliver

Over 500 competitors from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales featured at the Home Internationals at the National Rowing Centre, Cork on Saturday-

Mon, 28 Jul, 2014

Mayor of South Dublin dies

The Mayor of South Dublin has died after a short illness.

Thu, 22 May, 2008

Funeral as five Irish tourists die in a week

THE funeral of a 27-year-old Irish holiday-maker who died in Marbella just weeks before he was due to marry, will take place in Portmarnock later today.

Thu, 03 Aug, 2006

Dublin councillor and girlfriend die in Beijing collision

A DUBLIN councillor and his girlfriend were killed in a Beijing road accident yesterday as they travelled to see the Great Wall of China.

Wed, 02 Aug, 2006