Civic reception held for O'Donovan brothers
County Mayor Seamus McGrath is hosting the event in County Hall for the Skibbereen brothers.
A civic reception is taking place for West Cork Olympic heroes Gary and Paul O'Donovan today.
County Mayor Seamus McGrath is hosting the event in County Hall for the Skibbereen brothers after they claimed Olympic silver in the Men's Lightweight Double Sculls at Rio 2016.
Thousands turned out in Skibbereen on Monday night to welcome home the O'Donovan brothers and speaking to RedFM News TJ Ryan of Skibbereen rowing club says their win will boost the sport across the country:
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