It was a great day for the Irish senior women’s team at the European Gymnastics Championships in Croatia yesterday with Emma Slevin, Cork's Mimi Moloney, Bláthnaid Higgins and Maeve McGuiness’ team ranking 16th with a total of 146.

James O’Reilly last week became one of the oldest individuals ever sent to prison in Ireland at the age of 91

James O’Reilly (91) pleaded guilty to four counts on a 'full facts' basis following discussions with his legal team.

A crowd of supporters gathered at Origin Gymnastics in Newtownards screamed and celebrated as gold in the pommel horse was confirmed.

The Douglas 14-year-old finished 19th in the All-Around with a combined score of 45.998 at her first Junior European Championships.

Gymnast claimed eighth title a decade after the first having returned to action from a two-year break

Downie won 12 major medals in her career, including European Championship all-around gold in 2017 and two World Championship bronzes

The Down-native followed up his impressive performances in qualifying to become Ireland's first world champion in gymnastics.

McClenaghan qualified top of the pack with a score of 15.233