Spike O'Sullivan: Generation Katie comes of age with our seven wonders

Five Irish women will fight for European gold on Saturday with seven medals assured. Inspired by Katie, guided by Zaur Antia, this generation should be treasured 

GLORY DAYS: Christina Desmond, with Zaur Antia never too far behind, celebrating after beating Melissa Gemini of Italy in their light middleweight 70kg semi-final bout during the EUBC Women's European Boxing Championships 2022 at Budva Sports Centre in Budva, Montenegro. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

THE seven wonders of Ireland. Maybe they should trademark that one, although I know they still have plenty on their plate.

Kellie Harrington, Caitlin Fryers, Aoife O’Rourke, Amy Broadhurst, our own Tina Desmond, Michaela Walsh and Shannon Sweeney…the magnificent seven have had a hell of a week in Montenegro. Historic, even. Seven medals from a single major championships is just a staggering achievement. Five of them heading for finals on Saturday. Hard to wrap your head around it. Not just in the context of Irish boxing but on any international scale.