Ireland has won Bronze in the men's double sculls event in Paris.
Philip Doyle and Daire Lynch join a growing group of Irish Olympic medalists - including Katie Harrington, Daniel Wiffen and Mona McSharry.
PHILIP DOYLE & DAIRE LYNCH!!!!! ?
OLYMPIC BRONZE MEDALLISTS! ?
We are so proud of you guys!!#TeamIreland | #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/VFbKn7WtXd
— Team Ireland (@TeamIreland) August 1, 2024
Congratulating the pair, Taoiseach Simon Harris said they had “made Ireland proud”.
“A tough race but really proud of the lads who rowed their hearts out and were still gaining with more in the tank at the finish,” he said.
More follows….
Main image: Philip Doyle and Daire Lynch of Team Ireland after winning bronze in the men's double sculls. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
