'Strongest team display' sees Ireland maintain league position

Team manager Patsy McGonagle hailed the efforts of Ireland's top track and field stars as they finished a very credible eighth in the European Team Championships 1st League event in Budapest.

Helped by race wins from Jason Smyth, Paul Hession, Thomas Chamney, Niamh Whelan and Marian Andrews, the Irish side batted above their weight against some top class opposition.