O’Donovan and McCarthy progress at World Champs, but shock for French foes

The Skibbereen duo led from the off and qualified ahead of Italy's boat

Ireland’s Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy

Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy are into the A/B Semi-final of the men’s lightweight double sculls
at the World Rowing Championships in Belgrade after cruising to victory in their quarter-final race today.

The Skibbereen duo led from the off and qualified ahead of Italy's Stefano Oppo and Gabriel Soares.