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Gareth Fullerton

Paddy Barnes enjoys last laugh after pal's hilarious Twitter takedown

Paddy Barnes managed to have the last laugh after Tommy McCarthy's hilarious Twitter takedown of the two-time Olympic bronze medallist.

The pair have been pals for years and enjoy indulging in some comical verbal sparring on social media.

Belfast boxer McCarthy hit Barnes with a low blow after the former boxer tweeted about Irish female sports stars inspiring the younger generation.

Read more: Paddy Barnes believes sport can carry young people out of Covid pandemic

Barnes said: "Irish sport is dominated by our female athletes, having 2 daughters of my own they will have great female figures to aspire to if they ever wish to take up competitive sport."

McCarthy couldn't resist having a wee dig at Barnes, replying: "Indeed, cos their da is joke."

Barnes managed to have the last laugh by claiming McCarthy's comment was "lies", accompanied by an old photo of him covered in make-up after allowing his daughters to give him a makeover earlier this year.

Paddy did receive some support on Twitter, though.

Former world champion boxer Alex Arthur said: "If they have half the talent, ability & attributes of their Da they’re on their way!"

Meanwhile, Tony agreed with Paddy's sentiments, joking that his daughters will "take after their mother", Mari.

Read more: Schoolkids help launch new sport and physical activity strategy at Stormont

Read more: Ex-boxer Paddy Barnes takes up position with Probation Board for Northern Ireland

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