Tears of joy in Skibb as immortal Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy claim historic gold

The victory made Paul the first Irish athlete in any sport to win a medal in three successive Olympics

A packed Skibbereen town hall watching Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy win Olympic gold. Picture: Dan Linehan

Before, they were legends — now they are immortal.  

Team Ireland rowers Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy defended their Olympic title in style with a dominant performance on the water in France on Friday, winning gold.