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

Just 23, and still living at home with his mum, Al Porter has become one of Ireland’s biggest comedic talents. After lunch with him, Marjorie Brennan understands why.

Back on the water after high winds led to the cancellation of Sunday’s programme, it was worth the wait for Ireland at the Lagoa Rowing Stadium yesterday.