A reception in Olympic House to welcome Patrick on board was attended by Patricks wife Anna and mother Alison Rosse. Also in attendance were Pat Hickey-President, Willie O’Brien-First Vice President, Dermot Sherlock-Hon.General Secretary, Peadar Casey-Hon.Treasurer, Billy Kennedy-Executive Committee Member and Louis Kilcoyne.
Also welcoming Patrick on board was Dermot Henihan-Chef de Mission for the Beijing Games, Tom Rafter-Deputy Chef de Mission, Stephen Martin-Chief Executive Officer and Jack McGouran-Media Officer.