New Ross swimmer Evan Bailey anchors medley relay team as Irish record broken on final day of European Aquatics Championships

Irish fans praised for standout support of their athletes at European championships in Birmingham  Toronto Star

It is the first time the Championships have been hosted in the UK, bringing together more than 1,600 athletes from 48 countries

Zara Tindall wins British Open Championship with dominant performance at Gatcombe  GB News

A huge security operation involving armed police meant some athletes did not get home until gone midnight on Sunday

Athletes unable to reach hotels until after midnight Man arrested on suspicion of fraud Dozens of athletes, including Britain’s Amy Hunt, and thousands of spectators were caught up in a massive security operation involving armed police at the European Athletics Championships on Saturday night. Buses were not allowed

Athletics fans trying to leave Alexander Stadium on Saturday night faced lengthy delays, with West Midlands Police later confirming that a man had been arrested on suspicion of fraud

Medal ceremonies at European Athletics Championships in Birmingham postponed after fraud arrest  lbc.co.uk

While the international federation reinstated Russian and Belarusian swimmers in April, the European governing body insisted on maintaining neutrality criteria for the competition as the war in Ukraine continues.

While the international federation reinstated Russian and Belarusian swimmers in April, the European governing body insisted on maintaining neutrality criteria for the competition as the war in Ukraine continues.

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