Irish Examiner view: A cargo full of love and devotion for Irish athletes

Times have changed, and so has the measure of a nation’s gratitude

Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy of Team Ireland celebrate with fans after winning the men's lightweight double sculls finals. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

From the very start at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium near Paris it was clear that the pride of Skibbereen would set their course to achieve a historic Olympic triumph.

Nothing could, or would, rock their boat in 6:10.99 minutes of perfection and domination.