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The O'Donovan brothers meeting Michael D and his two dogs produced this excellent photo
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GARY AND PAUL O’Donovan lit up the Rio Olympics last summer on their way to a silver medal, and yesterday their efforts were rewarded with a trip to the Áras.
It wasn’t just them though – the whole Skibbereen Rowing Club were honoured at a ceremony with President Michael D Higgins and Sabina.
The best photo of the day happened when the brothers stood in beside Michael D and his dogs Bród and Síoda
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So much joy in one photo.
Look at how much they love Michael D
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Stop.
RTÉ were there to capture the President’s address to the club
“Gary O’Donovan got a familiar welcome from President Higgins: ”tis yourself’ he said while he shook the Olympic medallist’s hand”
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Michael D had some welcoming words for all those members of Skibbereen that travelled:
The Southern Star captured Rowing Club Captain Sean O’Brien belting out Dear Old Skibbereen inside the Áras
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Tune.
A great day for all involved
@PresidentIRL @PresidentIRL
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