Meet the Irish family making history at the European Gymnastics Championships

The Hickeys have already celebrated national titles, World Cup medals and international call-ups - but the coming days will see them make Irish gymnastics history. James, Matthew and Róisin Hickey are set to become the first three members of the same family to represent Ireland at the European Gymnastics Championships in Zagreb. James (19) has already made his mark at senior level and is ready to contribute to the Ireland men’s medal hunt next week but, before then, younger siblings Matthew (16), and Róisin (14), will make their Junior European debuts. It will be a landmark occasion for Irish gymnastics, with the three Dubliners becoming the first siblings from the same family to represent Ireland at the European Championships. Róisin is first into action today as part of Ireland’s three-s