Eleven 2025 National Elite Championship finals line-ups were decided tonight, in the first of two nights of semi-finals.
At 71kg, its Westmeath V Belfast, with Wayne Kelly (Ballynacargy) and Jon McConnell (Holy Trinity) winning their respective semi-finals. The 75kg decider will be between Gavin Rafferty (Dublin Docklands) and Taylor Guiney (St Mary’s Tallaght). Ryan Collins Murphy (St Monica’s, Down )and Brian Kennedy (St Brigid’s Edenderry) will do battle for the 86kg crown, while Paris Olympian Jack Marley will defend his Elite heavyweight title, following victory over Wayne Rafferty (Dublin Docklands). Jack will contest against 2022 World Youth Championship bronze medalist, Nathan Ojo (Esker BC, Dublin). While European U22 bronze medalist, Martin McDonagh (Galway) will renew rival with Godstime Ide (Crumlin) for the superheavy title.
70kg Tiffany O’Reilly (Portlaoise/Defence Forces) and double Olympian 75kg Aoife O’Rourke (Castlerea BC, Roscommon), both had walkovers.
Action continues on Thursday evening, with 16 remaining semi-finals.
Day Two Results
QUARTER FINALS
67kg Joseph McArdle (Holy Trinity) beat Luke Hall (Olympic L), 3-2
67kg Darren O’Connor (Olympic C) beat Conor McCrory (Townland), 5-0
67kg James McDonagh (St Pauls W) beat Damien Creavin (Olympic C), 5-0
67kg Malo Davis (Monkstown D) beat Cian Cramer (Cabra), 4-1
SEMI FINALS
70kg Tiffany O’Reilly (Portlaoise) W/O
71kg Wayne Kelly (Ballynacargy) beat Darragh Gilroy (Fr Flanagans), 4-1
71kg Jon McConnell (Holy Trinity) beat Eugene McKeever (Holy Family L), 5-0
75kg Aoife O’Rourke (Castlerea) W/O
75kg Gavin Rafferty (Dublin Docklands) beat Jack Brady (Crumlin), 5-0
75kg Taylor Guiney (St Mary’s D) beat TJ King (Ballyboughal), 3-0
86kg Ryan Collins Murphy (St Monicas) beat Jason Clancy (Sean McDermott), 4-1
86kg Brian Kennedy (St Brigid’s Edenderry) beat Shane Cunningham (Elite Cork), 5-0
92kg Jack Marley (Monkstown D) beat Wayne Rafferty (Dublin Docklands), 5-0
92kg Nathan Ojo (Esker) beat James Clarke (Crumlin), 5-0
92+kg Martin McDonagh (Galway) beat Samuel Ilesanmi (St Mary’s D), 4-1
Day Three Programme
Remaining semi-finals. Boxing begins at 6.30pm. All programmes are subject to change
Reigning European Elite 50kg champion, Shannon Sweeney (St. Anne’s, Mayo), has a walkover. While 2024 European bronze medalist, Niamh Fay (Ballyboughal, Dublin) goes up against two-time Olympian, Michaela Walsh (Holy Family, Belfast). Michaela currently jointly holds, with Kellie Harrington, the record for Elite titles. Both women have won 11 – Michaela is attempting to break that record.
Also in action on Thursday are Paris Olympian, Dean Clancy (Sean McDermott, Leitrim), 2022 European Elite silver medalist Caitlin Fryers (Immaculata, Belfast), two-time European U22 medalist, Robyn Kelly (Ballynacargy, Westmeath)
50kg Caitlin Fryers (Immaculata) V Niamh Early (Ryston)
50kg Shannon Sweeney (St Annes) W/O
51kg Clepson de Santos (Holy Trinity) V Adam McKenna (Holy Family)
51kg Ricky Nesbitt (Holy Family L) V Blaine Dobbins (St Josephs Derry)
52kg Shauna Blaney (Navan) W/O
54kg Chloe Gabriel (Dublin Docklands) V Cori Gleeson (St Francis)
54kg Robyn Kelly (Ballynacargy) V Emma Flannery (St Catherines)
57kg Niamh Fay (Ballyboughal) V Michaela Walsh (Holy Family GG)
60kg Kellie McLoughlin (St Catherines) V Isabella Hughes (St Mary’s D)
60kg Lee McEvoy (Avona) V Rhys Owens (Erne)
60kg Adam Hession (Monivea) V Adam Sinnott (Rathnew)
63kg Linda Desmond (Rylane) V Kaci Rock (Holy Trinity)
63.5kg Dean Clancy (Sean McDermott) V Roy Colgan (Avona)
63.5kg Jason Nevin (Olympic Mullingar) V Aaron O’Donoghue (Golden G M)
67kg Joseph McArdle (Holy Trinity) V Darren O’Connor (Olympic C)
67kg James McDonagh (St Pauls W) V Malo Davis (Monkstown D)
Provisional Programme: 2025 National Elite Championship Finals
Boxing begins at 5pm. All programmes are subject to change
48kg Ciara Walsh (Smithfield) V Courtney Daly (Crumlin)
48kg Louis Rooney (Star) V Paudraig Downey (St John Bosco A)
50kg Winner V Shannon Sweeney (St Annes)
51kg Winner V Winner
52kg Amber Byrne (Arklow) V Shauna Blaney (Navan)
54kg Winner V Winner
54kg Patsy Joyce (Olympic L), W/O
57kg Kelsey Leonard (Unit 3) V Winner
57kg Donagh Keary (Rathfriland) V Gavin Ryan (Ratoath)
60kg Zara Breslin (Tramore) V Winner
60kg Winner V Winner
63kg Zoe McCaughran (Evolution) V Winner
63.5kg Winner V Winner
66kg Grainne Walsh (St Mary’s D) W/O
67kg Winner V Winner
70kg Lisa O’Rourke (Castlerea) V Tiffany O’Reilly (Portlaoise)
71kg Wayne Kelly (Ballynacargy)V John McConnell (Holy Trinity)
75kg Bethany Doocey (Castlebar)V Aoife O’Rourke (Castlerea)
75kg Gavin Rafferty (Dublin Docklands) V Winner
80kg James Whelan (Dublin Docklands) V Kelyn Cassidy (Savours Crystal)
81kg Mikayla Kelly (Sacred Heart L) V Shauna Kearney (L)
81+kg Dearbhla Tinnelly (Clann Naofa) V Judy Bobbett (Liberty)
86kg Ryan Collins Murphy (St Monicas) V Brian Kennedy (St Brigid’s Edenderry)
92kg Jack Marley (Monkstown D) V Nathan Ojo (Esker)
92+kg Godstime Ide (Crumlin) V Martin McDonagh (Galway)
Schedule
Thursday, November 14th: boxing begins at 6.30pm.
Friday, November 15th: boxing begins at 5pm.
Competition Arrangements
All draws are available here
Please be advised that, as per Article 46 of the IBA Technical and Competition rules, headguards are removed from Women’s Elite Competitions, this also includes our National Elite Championships. Pro-wraps are permitted. Boxers with pro-wraps hands must present them to an official, as directed by the National Registrar, for inspection before competing.
Boxers who enter the 2025 National Elite Championships but who cannot compete through injury will be required to furnish a medical statement of injury to the National Secretary Antoinette Fay McClean at mccleaniaba@gmail.com
All boxers must contest in their club kit. International kit is not to be worn.
Weigh-ins and medicals are daily, on the day of boxing. Weigh-ins will take place, Tuesday to Friday, from 8am to 9am, and again from 12pm to 1pm.
Tickets
Tickets for all other days of boxing, November 12th to 14th, are available at the Box Office of the National Stadium. Finals tickets are available for pre-purchase on 085 131 1870
Preliminaries: Tuesday, November 12th – boxing begins at 6.30pm
Adults, €20
Under 14s: €5
Purchase: Tickets are available from the Box Office.
Quarter Finals: Wednesday, November 13th – boxing begins at 6.30pm
Adults, €20
Under 14s: €5
Purchase Tickets are available from the Box Office.
Semi Finals: Thursday, November 14th – boxing begins at 6.30pm
Adults, €20
Under 14s: €5
Purchase: Tickets are available from the Box Office.
Finals: Friday, November 15th – boxing begins at 5pm.
Ringside: €50
Angles: €40,
Gallery: Adults €30/Under 14s: €10
Pre-purchase by phone/from the Box Office