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Waterford's Barry Keane to represent Ireland this evening

Waterford's Barry Keane to represent Ireland this evening

Waterford AC's Barry Keane is in action at the European Athletics Championships in Rome this evening as he represents Ireland in the Men's 10,000m.

Keane runs in the B Race from 7:12 - and the final takes place at 8:44 at the Stadio Olympico.

It's a busy day of action for Team Ireland.

All eyes will be on the Ireland women's 4 x 400m relay team as they bid for a medal.

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They're due on track in Rome shortly after 8pm.

Five Irish athletes compete in the final of the men's 10-thousand metres, while Andrew Coscoran is in the men's 1500m final.

Last night, Anika Thompson and Laura Mooney finished 20th and 26th respectively in the final of the women's 10-thousand metres.

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