Skibbereen will welcome home local Olympic silver medallists Paul and Gary O'Donovan today.

The Olympic Silver medallists were greeted with water cannons as they touched down in Cork Airport last night.

They came second in the men's lightweight double skulls, and on Saturday, Paul became world champion in Rotterdam in the men’s single sculls.

A reception is taking place at their home club this lunchtime, where upwards of 10 thousand people are expected.

There'll be entertainment throughout the day before the homecoming parade at 7pm, which will travel from the Cork Road to the town centre.

People will then be able to enjoy the brother's race again on a big screen before the two rowers are interviewed.

For anyone who cannot attend, the whole event will be live streamed on Facebook.