Michaela Walsh returned from the European Boxing Championships in Bulgaria with a bronze medal following her semi-final defeat.
The 24-year-old from Castlerea, Roscommon, had previously earned gold and silver at World Championships but lost her featherweight semi-final on Thursday night.
Following that loss, Lisa O'Rourke claimed European gold for Team Ireland in the 80kg final against Russia's Anastasiia Demurchian.
O'Rourke secured victory with a 4-1 split decision after outboxing the Russian opponent across all three rounds.
The Belfast fighter showed improved form compared to her earlier contest, landing significant left hands to build a clear advantage on the scorecards.
Demurchian maintained pressure throughout using her jab as a primary weapon, yet O'Rourke remained ahead in the final tally.
Vladislava Kukhta from Hungary defeated Walsh by a 4-1 split decision with scores of 29-28, 29-28, 29-28, 29-28 and 28-29 across five judges' cards.
Kukhta's accumulation of points was decisive as she established a healthy lead on three of the five scoring sheets in the technical bout.
Walsh displayed consistent striking with quick footwork to land shots on the inside during her semi-final encounter.
O'Rourke's dominance grew in the second round where she moved into a substantial advantage after landing heavy left hands.
The Hungarian boxer kept pressing forward but could not overcome O'Rourke's cleaner execution and effective counter-punching.
Both athletes demonstrated contrasting styles with Walsh favouring measured approaches and O'Rourke relying on volume to secure her title.
Ireland's boxing contingent celebrated the achievement of both medalists at the event held in Bulgaria this week.