Skibbereen is a hive of excitement today as the heroes of the hour return from their travels to greet their fans with shiny medals from the Olympics and World Rowing Championships.
Paul and Gary O’Donovan arrived in Cork Airport last night to a fine welcome from family, friends and fans and today they met with the media, hungry for soundbites and one liners for the witty pair.
Paul talked about the infamous ‘podium pants’ and how they were used as motivation when training for the Olympics.
He then discussed going back to college in September and how he was looking forward to getting back into a routine.
Gary was also questioned about future plans and he told the press he would be starting a master in October.
It seems these two are taking it all in their stride although they said it was a complete shock to see the attention they have received since returning home.
The fandom is set to reach fever pitch tonight for the homecoming kicking off at 7pm with a feed of ‘Schteak and spuds’ awaiting the rowing Olympians and a tour around Skibbereen on an open-top bus.
Sure the craic will be only mighty!
"The boys are back in Town" Gary & Paul O Donovan at the press conference in Skibbereen. #PullLikeADog pic.twitter.com/lSPyAk49hk
— Bobby Kerr (@bobbykerr) August 29, 2016
#rowing olympics O'Donovan brothers #press #conference #skibbereen #iestaff pic.twitter.com/j1d0VDnHZx
— Dan Linehan (@lensdan) August 29, 2016
The scene is set for Olympians Gary and Paul O'Donovan's press conference at Skibbereen Rowing Club #iestaff pic.twitter.com/tfxy7zv3Ck
— Noel Baker (@noelbaker1) August 29, 2016
#PullLikeADog pic.twitter.com/96zlGO5qCa
— Robert daly (@mrbobdaly) August 29, 2016
#steakandspuds #pizza #rowing #olympic O'Donovan #skibbereen #iestaff pic.twitter.com/qcebYuNGvE
— Dan Linehan (@lensdan) August 29, 2016
Annie May's pub getting ready for the big night! #Skibbereen #PullLikeADog #ireland pic.twitter.com/HfZoRWnQdY
— Mactire (@bcnbabies) August 29, 2016
Once again #Skibbereen is THE place to be- have a great night y’all #Ilen #PullLikeADog @RTENewsPaulC @dan_maccarthy pic.twitter.com/5d1eJ1ydKP
— Flor Mac Carthy (@florNEWS) August 29, 2016
