Skibbereen set to welcome tens of thousands for O'Donovan brothers homecoming
The West Cork brothers will take part in an open-top bus parade around the town this evening.
Irish Olympic silver medallists Paul and Gary O'Donovan will be given a homecoming in their native Skibbereen today.
The West Cork brothers will take part in an open-top bus parade around the town this evening.
Their race in the lightweight double sculls rowing in Rio will be shown again on a big screen and Gary and Paul will be on stage afterwards.
Last nigh they arrived into Cork Airport where they were met with a heroes welcome by thousands.
These supporters told RedFM why they were there:
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