Irish fours keep Olympic qualification dream alive

The Irish team of Emily Hegarty, Eimear Lambe, Aifric Keogh and Fiona Murtagh led from start to finish

Aifric Keogh, Eimear Lambe, Fiona Murtagh and Emily Hegarty won a silver medal at the European Rowing Championships at Varese in Italy. 

The Irish women’s four produced a flawless performance when winning their heat at the World Rowing final Olympic qualification regatta in Lucerne.

More than 400 rowers from 49 countries are chasing Tokyo 2020 berths in the 14 Olympic classes at the scenic Swiss venue.