TEAM IRELAND RETURN FROM EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

 

 

 

Team Ireland returned from the European Elite Women’s Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria via Dublin Airport this evening.

Michaela Walsh and Kellie Harrington claimed two bronze medals at the 11th edition of the tournament.

The double secured a 9th place finish for Ireland’s three-strong squad in the medals table.

Walsh, Harrington and Grainne Walsh also qualified for the 2019 European multi-sport Games.

All of the Irish panel were beaten by the eventual finalists, with Harrington edged out on a split decision by Finland’s Olympic bronze medallist Mira Potkonen who secured gold.

Ireland won five bouts and lost three in Sofia.

Please scroll down for pictures from tonight’s homecoming.

Images courtesy of Eimear Griffin