The boys have won the hearts of a nation with their West Cork wit and refreshing honesty.
‘We were almost disappointed we couldn’t race yesterday … ‘t would have been a bit of craic!’
Strategy? ‘It isn’t too complex really, just A to B as fasht as you can go. Close the eyes and pull like a dog.’
‘Mick Conlan said he’d box the head off us if we didn’t get the gold.’
‘We’re well used to a bit of wind, that kinda thing wouldn’t phase us at all.’
‘With the year that’s in it, it’s great to beat the Brits as well.’
‘I wasn’t paying too much attention to the stroke rate, I was just pulling hard.’
‘I’d say we will have to suss out a drop of poitín around Brazil to calm his (Dominic Casey’s) nerves for the final.’
‘Get a bit of Shteak, the food is fantastic, like you can have steak for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and spuds if you like.’
‘We’ve gained such a big following, following some of our interviews. You’ve just been asking us questions and we’d have been answering them.’
‘Sure, what happens, happens and we will have to settle for that then.’
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