Paddy Barnes and Michael Conlan will be competing for medals at the Olympics in Rio this month as they take on the best of the best in the boxing world, but they have already staked their claim for being the best tweeters at the Games.
It started with their arrival in Brazil, as they immediately took to calling out Rory McIlroy for his decision not to go to the Games, citing concerns over the Zika virus.
Barnes was quick to point out that there were mosquito nets that would have protected him, and he'd really missed a trick by not coming.
@McIlroyRory you should have came mate, they had this bed set up for you and everything! #RioOlympics pic.twitter.com/vAMAmLgvQh
— Paddy Barnes (@paddyb_ireland) 30 July 2016
However, their main goal so far has been to track down some of the big name athletes competing in sports across the competition as they settle into life in the Olympic village, and they have been having great success to date.
They have already ticked a few off the list, snagging Jo-Wilfried Tsonga early doors.
@tsonga7 you loving it mate? #RioOlympics pic.twitter.com/KaCtRLw2Vg
— Paddy Barnes (@paddyb_ireland) 2 August 2016
After laying the gauntlet down and saying that Nadal would be raging he missed the chance for a selfie with them, they eventually managed to link up with the Spanish tennis star the following day.
Knew it, @RafaelNadal has hunted us down for a picture he even asked @paddyb_ireland to take a selfie! #VillageLife pic.twitter.com/AlNL98ZXB3
— Michael Conlan (@mickconlan11) 3 August 2016
McIlroy was again in the firing line as they caught up with Rickie Fowler, who we're guessing probably didn't say what Conlan suggests he did below.
Hey @McIlroyRory .. @RickieFowler said your a pussy for not turning up! #OhhhhhFightTalk #Olympics #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/A7lEMqWwuB
— Michael Conlan (@mickconlan11) 5 August 2016
They also caught up with Mark Cavendish on Thursday night, who apparently cycles or something.
Bumped into your man who rides a bike last night #olympicvillage pic.twitter.com/Z5g2EW6yjg
— Paddy Barnes (@paddyb_ireland) 5 August 2016
At the Olympic opening ceremony, Barnes was in a prime position to get some snaps with a few of the other flag bearers, as he posed for a quick picture with Caroline Wozniacki...and once again tagged in Rory McIlroy.
Hey @CaroWozniacki I think we make a great couple, what ya think @McIlroyRory pic.twitter.com/Fk2nbMjlRh
— Paddy Barnes (@paddyb_ireland) 6 August 2016
Paddy's latest celebrity encounter was with Serena Williams!
The great @serenawilliams pic.twitter.com/F0lnN80y3d
— Paddy Barnes (@paddyb_ireland) August 6, 2016
We'll keep an eye on the rest of their celebrity and sports star schmoozing as the events get underway over the next couple of weeks.
It looks like, however, that there won't be anymore slagging of Rory as Barnes has called a truce.
I'd say @McIlroyRory thinks I hate him,I don't haha I'm just bored and having the craic mate!
— Paddy Barnes (@paddyb_ireland) August 6, 2016
McIlroy then took his turn to weigh in on Conlan and Barnes' tweeting and offered the lads some good luck!
.@paddyb_ireland @mickconlan11 good luck lads! If your boxing is as good as your tweeting it should be 2 guaranteed golds!! 😂ðŸ…ðŸ…ðŸ‘ðŸ¼
— Rory McIlroy (@McIlroyRory) August 7, 2016
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