Orla Walsh 12th in keirin as Ireland finish ninth in madison at European Cycling Championships

Orla Walsh came home 12th in the keirin event at the European Championships in Munich.

Walsh reached the semi-finals early in the day where she finished sixth, before racing in the 7-12 final, and coming home last.

Elsewhere, Ireland have finished ninth in the madison event at the Messe Munchen.

The team of Mia Griffin and Lara Gillespie ended up with a score of minus 40, as they were lapped by the field twice during the 120-lap, 30km race, while also failing to pick up any points in the sprint laps.