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'We realised that while it’s fun to be out there partying, we were happier doing the rowing'
Gary and Paul O’Donovan talk lockdown, the Olympics, rowing without each other, and whether they can be considered celebrities.
'The Pope would struggle to gather such a crowd if he came to Skibb'
The O’Donovan brothers’ Olympic homecoming is recalled in this extract from ‘Something in the Water’.
'Self-isolating is what we're used to' - Life as normal for O'Donovan brothers in scenic West Cork
Paul and Gary O’Donovan are taking everything – from the Covid-19 crisis to Olympic uncertainty – in their stride.
Gary O'Donovan going solo for Europeans in Paul's absence due to academic studies
The Irish team for the 2019 European Rowing Championships is in.
Gary and Paul O'Donovan secure place in World Rowing Championships final
The brothers finished third in their semi-final today to book their place in Saturday’s A Final.
Twitter responds to BBC Sport labelling Cork rowers, Gary and Paul O'Donovan, as British
“It’s a holy f*cking disgrace.”
'We don't see ourselves as national treasures' - but O'Donovans bring joy to Bloom crowd
Rowing brothers Gary and Paul delight in good food, getting out on the lake – and getting home to Skib.
O'Donovan brothers make European Rowing Championships semi-finals after repechage
The pair took take their second chance this afternoon to reach the semi-finals.
'We didn't achieve what we had set out to do - we'd like to win in Tokyo, it's not a big secret'
The O’Donovan brothers talk the Rio and the past, how they feel about their media portrayal and what’s coming up next.
What makes an elite athlete? One of Ireland's top physiologists put us to the test
Is elite performance more about genetics or dedication? We met sports physiologist Caroline MacManus to discuss.
'It was crazy and wonderful' - Skibbereen rowing club and their 2016 Olympic heroes
The West Cork club that spawned one of the stories of the sporting year.
The O'Donovan brothers completely owned the couch on Graham Norton's New Year's Eve special
Legends.
Robbie Keane and Olympic heroes honoured as People of the Year
The list also includes some extraordinary acts of heroism.
O'Donovan brothers untouchable as Olympic silver medallists storm to national title
The Irish Open regatta took place this weekend.
These Cavan twins (and their couch) were the stars of Gogglebox Ireland last night
There’s something quite special about standing for the National Anthem in your own living room.
The Cavan twins (and their couch) were the stars of Gogglebox Ireland last night
*stands for national anthem in own living room*
The O'Donovan brothers took Ryan Tubridy to Coppers after their Late Late appearance
It was silver in Rio but Coppers gold cards last night.
The whole of Skibbereen came out for the O'Donovan brothers' homecoming this evening
A hero’s welcome.
We'll Leave it There So: Irish star's Premier League move, O'Donovans' homecoming and all today's sport
Plus, Alan Shearer has called on Wayne Rooney to retire from England duty.
The whole of Skibbereen came out for the O'Donovan brothers' homecoming this evening
A hero’s welcome.
Steak, spuds and selfies: A hero's welcome for O'Donovan brothers in Cork
The pair arrived into Cork
O'Donovan brothers receive heroes' welcome home after Olympics triumph
Paul and Gary will enjoy further acclaim as they prepare for an open-top bus celebration in Skibbereen.
We would 100% watch the O'Donovan brothers on Irish Strictly... It's The Dredge
Celeb news, dredged.
The O'Donovan brothers' rowing club is now selling these excellent t-shirts
“We’re well used to a bit of wind!”
The O'Donovan Brothers' rowing club is now selling these excellent t-shirts
“We’re well used to a bit of wind!”
'The world and their mother are happy for them': O'Donovan family on historic Olympic win
The brothers said they haven’t had a chance to let their silver medal win sink in.
'He didn't know the half of what we were up to' - O'Donovans reveal rocky road to silver medal glory
Gary and Paul O’Donovan claimed a historic silver medal in the men’s lightweight double sculls final on Friday.
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'It doesn’t really bother us that we are in an Olympic final': All Irish eyes on Rio rowers today
Team Ireland are through to two rowing finals today.
