Twitter is ON FIRE with reaction to Pat Hickey’s arrest

It’s even bumped the Leaving Cert off the top of the trends.

Wed, 17 Aug, 2016 - 14:32

Grainne McGuinness

Ireland has been stunned by the news that Olympic Council of Ireland president Pat Hickey was arrested this morning in Rio.

You can get the latest on the story

Finding the humour in the situation.

Given their

Shane Ross on hearing #PatHickey has been arrested #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/8dNufk8SfN
— Fallen Sedai (@mschiyabelle) August 17, 2016

"Hello? Shane? ... Pat Hickey ... listen, sorry about telling you to fuck off .. look, I'm in a spot of bother.. " pic.twitter.com/zxGv06ZKqU
— The Dissident Drum 🥁 MÉGA - Ho/Hum (@DrumStig) August 17, 2016

The empty stadia seen throughout the Games added a certain irony to the situation.

Only Ireland could be involved in a ticket touting scandal for an Olympics that has empty seats at every event.
— Chris McKenna (@cmckennasport) August 17, 2016

A picture circulated appearing to show Hickey in a dressing gown.

Who wore it better #PatHickey #Rio2016 #RioOlympics2016 pic.twitter.com/OhbJDNaXWl
— Some Dad (@_SomeDad) August 17, 2016

The bigger scandal here is that I don't see a New Balance logo on Pat Hickey's dressing gown, surely a breach of regulations
— Dave Hannigan (@daveyhannigan) August 17, 2016

Earlier, incorrect, reports that Hickey attempted to escape when confronted by police caught everyone’s attention. The truth was that there had been some confusion because Hickey’s son was staying at the same hotel.