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30/08/2016
Ministers Congratulate Paul O'Donovan On Olympic Gold Medal
Ministers Shane Ross and Patrick O'Donovan have congratulated Paul O'Donovan on winning Gold in the men's lightweight sculls final at the World Rowing Championships in Rotterdam.
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross, said: "The O'Donovan brothers light up the Olympics, particularly from an Irish perspective, and I am delighted for Paul to have been able to follow up his success in Rio with Gold in the World Championships. Both of them have a bright future and no doubt the Irish public will be right behind. It was an outstanding performance and to backed it up so close to Rio shows what an athlete he is."
Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Patrick O'Donovan, added: "I am delighted for Paul, himself and his brother were great ambassadors for Ireland during the Games, and captured the imagination of the country. Another great performance, and another medal to be bringing home to Skibbereen. It was a superb performance and nothing less than he deserves for all the hard work he has put in, winning gold at a World Championship is something very special. His family and friends and the rowing club will be so proud."
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Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross, said: "The O'Donovan brothers light up the Olympics, particularly from an Irish perspective, and I am delighted for Paul to have been able to follow up his success in Rio with Gold in the World Championships. Both of them have a bright future and no doubt the Irish public will be right behind. It was an outstanding performance and to backed it up so close to Rio shows what an athlete he is."
Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Patrick O'Donovan, added: "I am delighted for Paul, himself and his brother were great ambassadors for Ireland during the Games, and captured the imagination of the country. Another great performance, and another medal to be bringing home to Skibbereen. It was a superb performance and nothing less than he deserves for all the hard work he has put in, winning gold at a World Championship is something very special. His family and friends and the rowing club will be so proud."
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