Family says Olympic hero Fintan McCarthy was ‘not the most sporty child’ but stuck at rowing

Community overjoyed at Fintan McCarthy and Paul O'Donovan's Olympic success. 

The family of Fintan McCarthy Tom and Sue McCarthy, his sister Caitlin and brother Jake celebrate the gold medals won by Skibbereen rowers Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy at the Olympics in Tokyo. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

The historic Gold medal win of Cork rowers Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy is proof that sporting success is open to everyone - even if you’re not keen on GAA or football, Fintan’s brother has said.

Trish O'Donovan, mother of Paul O'Donovan, with Mick McCabe, Mike, and Pauline Doab and Marie Carey and Declan Boyle celebrate the gold medals won by Skibbereen rowers Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy at the Olympic in Tokyo. Picture: Eddie O'Hare