'He's a legend': Rob Heffernan's family filled with pride after sixth-place Olympic finish
At home in Cork, there was a party at Murphy's Rock Bar, Ballyvolane to watch and celebrate Heffernan taking part in his fifth Olympics.
Our videographer David Keane was on hand to capture the scenes and caught a few words from his father Bobby, sisters Anthea and Rhonda, and kids Megan and Cathal.
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