Ireland fifth in U-23 Women's Cross Country

Ireland have come home in fifth place in the U-23 women’s race at today’s SPAR European Cross Country Championships in Santry Park.

The best finisher for the Irish was Roseanne Galligan who finished 15th in a time of 21:58 with Breffny Twohig two places back in 17th.

A dramatic sprint finish saw Turkey’s Sultan Haydar come home first in a time of 21:14, with Russia’s Irina Sergeyeva one second behind in second place.

The bronze medal went to Great Britain’s Jessica Sparke who finished in a time of 21:26.