Success first day for team Ireland at the European Rowing Championships in Bulgaria

DAYY ONE: Fintan McCarthy and Konan Pazzaia finished second in their men's double sculls heat in a time of 6:09.69 to qualify for the A/B semi-final tomorrow. Pic: Tom Beary/Sportsfile

The Irish rowing team had a successful first day at the European Rowing Championships in Plovdiv in Bulgaria with all boats securing places in either A or B finals.

Fintan McCarthy and Konan Pazzaia finished second in their men's double sculls heat in a time of 6:09.69 to qualify for the A/B semi-final tomorrow. They held off a late challenge from the Norwegian crew in the final 200 metres.