Two of Ireland's best medal prospects for the Olympic Games next year have taken to Twitter on the lookout for sponsorship.
Paddy Barnes, the two time Olympic bronze medalist and Michael Conlan who won bronze in London are both hoping some extra funds will help in their preparations towards this years World Championships leading to Rio de Janeiro next year.
Sponsors needed! World championships are a month away and Im looking for sponsors to come on board and help me on my way to gold #TEAMCONLAN
— Michael Conlan (@mickconlan11) September 4, 2015
If anyone wants to sponsor me on my Road to Rio get in touch and contact me on olympicpromo2016@gmail.com #olympics #Rio2016
— Paddy Barnes (@paddyb_ireland) September 4, 2015
Both fighters receive funding from the Irish Sports Council and will hope some badly needed sponsorship will help the Belfast fighters win Gold next year.
