European Championships: productive Saturday morning for Irish in Birmingham

There was very little not to like about Day 6 at the Alexander Stadium.

Sophie O’Sullivan of Ireland competes in round 1 of the women's 1500m. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Save for the 22 medal-drenched minutes on Thursday night, Saturday’s morning session was Ireland’s most productive and prominent of these European Championships.

Kate O’Connor rightly stole attention and headlines. Around her, though, was a succession of superb performances.