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KATIE TAYLOR TO REMAIN IN THE AMATEUR RANKS

KATIE TAYLOR TO REMAIN IN THE AMATEUR RANKS

World number one Katie Taylor will be aiming for a second gold at the 2016 Olympics in Rio, Brazil.     Katie Taylor has announced that she has turned down offers from the professional ranks and will remain boxing in the amateur code. The current Olympic, World, European and EU lightweight champion made the announcement on Today FM today. “The …

by Bernard O'Neill on October 18th, 2012 Comments Off

TAOISEACH HAILS TEAM IRELAND

TAOISEACH HAILS TEAM IRELAND

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny has praised Team Ireland for their performances at the 2012 Olympic Games.   An Taoiseach Enda Kenny hailed Team Ireland performances at the 2012 Olympics at a government reception at Farmleigh House in the Phoenix Park, Dublin this afternoon. Mr Kenny said that they were champions for the nation and had done their country proud. Earlier …

by Bernard O'Neill on August 15th, 2012 Leave a comment »

IRELAND HELPS EUROPE TOP THE TABLE

IRELAND HELPS EUROPE TOP THE TABLE

Europe claimed the lions share of the medals at the 2012 Olympics Games at the ExCel in London….   Europe consolidated its status as the top amateur boxing Continent after claiming 27 of the 52 medals available at the 2012 Olympics Games. Seven gold, seven silver and 13 bronze medals were won by Europe at London 2012. Asia secured 16 …

by Bernard O'Neill on August 15th, 2012 Leave a comment »

TEAM IRELAND HOMECOMING RECEPTION

TEAM IRELAND HOMECOMING RECEPTION

The 2012 Olympic boxing squad will attend a homecoming reception at the Mansion House tomorrow. The Irish Olympic boxing squad will join their Team Ireland team-mates at an official London 2012 Olympics homecoming reception at the Mansion House in Dublin tomorrow (August 15th). The homecoming reception begins at 1pm. An Taoiseach Enda Kenny will host a Government reception for the …

by Bernard O'Neill on August 14th, 2012 Leave a comment »

IRELAND’S 2012 OLYMPIC RESULTS

IRELAND’S 2012 OLYMPIC RESULTS

The six-strong Ireland  boxing squad did their country proud at the 2012 Olympic Games in London….. Katie Taylor   Ireland’s boxers won 13 and lost five of their bouts at London 2012. Katie Taylor, John Joe Nevin, Paddy Barnes and Michael Conlan took home one gold, one silver and two bronze medals from the Games. Team captain Darren O’Neill and …

by Bernard O'Neill on August 14th, 2012 Leave a comment »

MILLIONS WATCH IRELAND’S BOXING STARS

MILLIONS WATCH IRELAND’S BOXING STARS

1.2 million tuned in to see John Joe Nevin in action in the 2012 Olympic semi-finals last weekend…….     Ireland’s Olympic athletes continued to prove a huge draw with Irish audiences as 1.2 million* viewers watched John Joe Nevin win an Olympic silver medal at the London 2012 Olympics on RTÉ Television last Saturday night.   An average of …

by Bernard O'Neill on August 13th, 2012 Leave a comment »

TEAM IRELAND ARRIVE HOME FROM LONDON 2012

TEAM IRELAND ARRIVE HOME FROM LONDON 2012

It was high-five time for Team Ireland’s Olympic athletes at Dublin Airport this afternoon……     Team Ireland received the red carpet treatment after touching down at Dublin Airport from the 2012 Olympic Games at Dublin Airport this afternoon. Katie Taylor, John Joe Nevin, Paddy Barnes, Michael Conlan and showjumper Cian O’Connor, who between them claimed one gold, one silver …

by Bernard O'Neill on August 13th, 2012 Leave a comment »

IABA SALUTES ITS OLYMPIC HEROES

IABA SALUTES ITS OLYMPIC HEROES

‘‘Our sport recognises no borders. It is a sport of the people.’’ The Irish Amateur Boxing Association today salutes its Olympic heroes. Dr John Lynch Chairman of the Irish Amateur Boxing Association today August 13th, said, ‘‘our sport has been the source of extraordinary and lasting pride to the Irish nation. John McNally won our first boxing medal in 1952 …

by Webmaster on August 13th, 2012 Leave a comment »

IRISH BOXING MOVES CLOSER TO THE TOP (2012)

IRISH BOXING MOVES CLOSER TO THE TOP (2012)

Irish boxing  finished in 5th and 6th positions in the medals and rankings tables at London 2012……       The Irish boxing team commanded 5th position in the medals table and 6th place in the rankings tables at the 30th Olympiad. Great Britain, Ukraine, Cuba, Russia and Ireland, in that order, finished in the top five in the medals …

by Bernard O'Neill on August 13th, 2012 Leave a comment »

CONLAN LOOKING AHEAD TO RIO 2016

CONLAN LOOKING AHEAD TO RIO 2016

Michael Conlan reckons he can upgrade from his bronze medal win from London 2012 at Rio 2016………       Michael Conlan is looking forward to the 2016 Olympics – and the Belfast ace believes he can finish on top of the podium next time out in Rio. Conlan guaranteed himself bronze at London 2012 after reaching the semi-finals, where …

by Bernard O'Neill on August 12th, 2012 Leave a comment »