The European Championships have begun in Amsterdam, with plenty of Irish interest at the event.

Sinead Denny has reached the semi finals of the 400 metres finishing third in her heat.

Sinead Denny ecstatic after qualifying for the women's 400m semi-final #ECH2016 pic.twitter.com/vUZ895bdDc

— Athletics Ireland (@irishathletics) July 6, 2016

Unfortunately Claire Mooney missed out finishing seventh.

In the men’s 400 metres Brian Gregan got through as a fastest loser but David Gillick and Craig Lynh have missed out .

David Gillick started well but 7th in his 400 heat. First four and three fastest losers through. #Amsterdam2016 #ECH2016

— Will Downing (@WillDowningComm) July 6, 2016

At 2.05pm Thomas Barr and Paul Byrne compete in the 400 metres Hurdles.

Tomas Cotter makes his senior championship debut in the 3,000 metres steeplechase at 4.55pm.

Wicklow women Fionnuala McCormack and Tara Jameson run in the women’s 10,000 metres final at 6pm.