Irish brothers Paul and Gary O'Donovan claimed gold at the European Rowing Championships in Brandenburg, Germany on an impressive day for Irish competitors.

The pair claimed first place in the A Final of the lightweight double sculls.

Their time of 6:57.760 was enough to see of second-placed Germany and bronze medalists Norway.

Golden Paul & Gary O'Donovan goes on with Gold Medal. pic.twitter.com/EufdQDZe5h

— Rowing Ireland (@RowingIreland) May 8, 2016

Sanita Puspure finished third in the Women’s Single Sculls Final.

The results moved Ireland to sixth place overall in the medal table.

@SanitaPuspure bronze in very difficult conditions - @RowingIreland 2 medals at euros pic.twitter.com/1gmtotlAA8

— Olympics Ireland (@olympiccouncil) May 8, 2016