Please note that there will be no training this Saturday the 24th September for the Junior and Youth Female squad.
Training will resume at the National Stadium gym the following week on Saturday 1st October.
Two sessions, first session starting at 11am sharp and the second at 2:15 pm with lunch provided.
Full attendance and please bring all equipment, head guard, protector, gum shield, skipping rope, gloves, wraps, towel and water.
The IABA would like to express it’s sincere condolences to the family of Brendan Mee from Rathwire Lower, Killucan, Co Westmeath who passed away on 19th September 2016. Brendan was a very active and liked member of the boxing community and previously held the position of IABA National Treasurer.
Brendan was Beloved husband of Patsy and loving father of Brendan and Patricia. Deeply regretted by his wife, son, daughter, son-in-law Charlie, daughter-in-law Bernie, brothers Richie and Terence, sister Margaret, grandchildren Kelsey, Ryan and Alice, relatives and friends.
Rest in Peace
Arriving at St Joseph’s Church, Rathwire tomorrow, Tuesday evening, at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am, followed by burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
Michael Conlan
The Irish Athletic Boxing Association wish Michael Conlan the best of luck in the professional ranks.
The Belfast bantamweight, the only Irish boxer besides Katie Taylor to win a World Elite title, inked pro terms with Bob Arum’s Top Rank Promotions of the USA in Las Vegas last night to bring the curtain down on a glittering amateur career.
Conlan secured a bronze medal for Ireland at the London 2012 Olympics and a European Elite title in Bulgaria in 2015 along with his fellow Rio Olympian Joe Ward.
The double gold and Dean Walsh’s bronze helped Ireland finish in second spot in the medals table.
Also in 2015, he achieved what no other Irish male boxer had done before him after claiming World Elite gold in Doha, Qatar.
The top of the podium finish on the Persian Gulf qualified Conlan for the second time – he had already booked a Rio 2016 ticket through the World Series of Boxing with Italia Thunder – for the same Olympics.
The two-time Irish Olympian, who also won Commonwealth gold, John Joe Nevin and Katie Taylor are the only three Irish boxers to be ranked No.1 in the World in their respective weights.
Paddy Barnes (blue) in action
The Irish Athletic Boxing Association wish Paddy Barnes the very best of luck in his professional career.
The Belfast light-flyweight today announced he has agreed terms with Macklin’s MGM of Marbella.
Barnes claimed two Olympic bronze medals for Ireland, European gold and European Union medals in a highly impressive career in an Irish vest.
He also competed at three Olympics, Beijing 2008, London 2012 and Rio 2016, and won two Commonwealth gold medals.
The multiple Irish Elite champion qualified for Rio 2016 after winning seven World Series of Boxing (WSB) fights with Italia Thunder to claim the one place available for light-flyweights through the WSB.
Barnes,Team Ireland flag bearer at Rio 2016, said: “I’ve enjoyed every minute of my time as an amateur and my achievements are something I am very proud of. Representing Ireland has always been my ambition and now I hope to emulate that success as a professional”.
#BEACTIVE
2016 European Week of Sport and Physical Activity will be celebrated across Ireland from 10-18 September 2016.
The European Week of Sport takes place between the 10-18 September and aims to promote sport and physical activity across Europe. The Week is for everyone, regardless of age, background or fitness level. With a focus on grassroots initiatives, it will inspire Europeans to #BeActive on a regular basis and create opportunities in peoples’ everyday lives to exercise more. As an annual event, the European Week of Sport will inspire all kinds of creative and exciting events and activities in different countries.
We now invite all Clubs to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to
Currently they are nearly 200 events registered nationwide and these are now displayed on the sports Ireland http://www.irishsportscouncil.ie/European-Week-of-Sport/Register-Your-Event/
There are a number of flagships events happening that may be of interest:
There are still lots of time left to register events all of which should be participation focused and ideally free of charge. Coaching, education and training events can also be registered for the week.
Sport Ireland who are the official Irish Coordinator for this EU Initiative are also encouraging local clubs to notify their Local Sport Partnership about events being planned in every county to maximise participation.
A full listing of all LSPs in available http://www.irishsportscouncil.ie/Participation/Local_Sports_Partnerships/LSP_Contact_Finder/
Register your event:
http://www.irishsportscouncil.ie/European-Week-of-Sport/Register-Your-Event/
PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION UPLOADS:
Upload pictures of your boxing event in your club on our facebook page and be in with a chance to 2 Win Season Tickets:
Ideas for event in your club:” Try it Tuesday”, “Come & try”, “Strong boxing”, “Boxercise”