Another medal haul for Skibb

Skibbereen’s ability to produce rowers - and raconteurs - was in evidence on a glorious morning at the European Championships in the Czech Republic.

Five stars of the famed Cork club contested A finals on the Racice waters - returning a medal haul of two golds and three silvers.

Shane O’Driscoll and Mark O’Donovan gave Ireland a dream start when leading home Russia and Italy in the lightweight pairs final (6:32.340) to claim their first European senior title.