Israel Olatunde, Louise Shanahan and Chris O'Donnell added to European Championships team; Luke McCann is listed as 'not entered'

The squad for next week's European Championships has been finalised by Athletics Ireland.

Athletes not qualifying automatically, but by rank, have now been confirmed following the initial team announcement on Tuesday.

The final team of 48 is among the largest Ireland have sent to the European Championships and ensures that fans have plenty to tune in to from the 7-12 June.

Ireland's fastest man, Israel Olatunde (Tallaght AC) has now been added to the individual 100m. His last appearance at the European Championships was a memorable one.

The Tallaght native was the first ever Irish-man to make the European 100m final in Munich in 2022.

Olatunde finished sixth and broke the national record, running 10.17 to take .02 off Paul Hession's 15-year-old mark.

Louise Shanahan was another finalist in Munich that will boost the team in the Italian capital.

Shanahan finished eighth in the 800m of the 2022 edition, but had a consistent series through the rounds to mark her most successful championship run to date.

The one time national record holder has a best this year of 2.02.73, which will leave her fighting for semi-final positions. In championship anything can happen and another final could be on the horizon.

Chris O'Donnell was notably absent from the indoor track at the start of this year.

The Sligo athlete was selected for the world relays in the Bahamas but did not make the panel that ran in either round. This may leave some questions as to current fitness but a 46.30 clocking at the start of May over the 400m may indicate a return to form.

With the Olympics in July, and the prospect of a medal in the mixed 4x400m, O'Donnell will be aiming to lower his season's best to be chosen to wear the singlet in Paris.

One notable question mark is