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

In the moments after Gary and Paul O’Donovan’s silver medal glory yesterday afternoon, Gavin Spillane spoke to four former rowing Olympians to find out what this means to them and their sport.

Irish crews make up nine of the 133 overseas boats in a record entry of 499 crews at this year’s Henley Royal Regatta, beginning today.

IT’S been a busy few days for Sean O’Brien.