WATCH: The Legendary O’Donovan Brothers Arrived Home To Cork Last Night

Paul and Gary O’Donovan touched down in Cork Airport last night and were met with one heck of a welcoming squad. 

Throngs of people gathered in the airport to give the lads a true heroes’ reception. 

They deserved nothing less and, man, did they look absolutely delighted. 

After winning the first medal of the 2016 Olympic Games for Ireland, and the first ever for Ireland for rowing, we were beyond proud and delighted for them.

And then Paul went on to win the men’s lightweight sculls final on Saturday in Rotterdam at the World Rowing Championships. What a month. 

Touchdown 

Home at last, home at last! @RowingIreland #legends @rtenews pic.twitter.com/bGQ9Ed8DlD

— JennïeØSullivân (@OSullivanJennie) August 28, 2016

The crowds waiting for the brothers 

Waiting,waiting! @CorkAirport pic.twitter.com/3gOEl2GIxi

— JennïeØSullivân (@OSullivanJennie) August 28, 2016

There was even a water cannon salute upon their arrival 

Some images from last night’s homecoming for Gary & Paul O’Donovan @CorkAirport – next up, #Skibbereen! pic.twitter.com/filhkkJRDL

— JennïeØSullivân (@OSullivanJennie) August 29, 2016

Go on, the lads

We couldn’t be prouder, and we’re sure they couldn’t be happier to be back on Irish soil.

Pic credit: ©INPHO/Ken Sutton

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