| 2015 Northern European Gymnastics Championships | |
|---|---|
| Venue | University of Limerick Arena |
| Location | Limerick, Ireland |
| Start date | 18 September 2015 |
| End date | 20 September 2015 |
The 2015 Northern European Gymnastics Championships was an artistic gymnastics competition held in the city of Limerick in the mid-west of the Republic of Ireland. The event was held between the 18th and 20 September at the University of Limerick. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Saturday 18 September 2015 (Team and Individual All-Around competition)
Sunday 19 September 2015 (Men's and Women's Individual Apparatus Finals)
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