It's a gold rush! Harrington, Broadhurst and O'Rourke claim European titles

Ireland's all-conquering European Championships team end a historic week in Montenegro with three gold medals, two silver and two bronze

CERTIFIED GOLD: Irish Gold medallists from left, Amy Broadhurst, Kellie Harrington and Aoife O'Rourke with coach Zaur Antia during the EUBC Women's European Boxing Championships 2022 at Budva Sports Centre in Budva, Montenegro. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

A historic week for Ireland ended with gold raining down in Montenegro as Kellie Harrington, Amy Broadhurst and Aoife O'Rourke all claimed European Women's Boxing Championship titles. 

While Cork's Tina Desmond and Belfast native Caitlin Fryers settled for silver as they lost their deciding bouts Saturday, the final tally of three golds, a pair of silvers and two further bronze medals marks this the most successful major championships for any Irish team.