Central Council, following a meeting, has issued an advisory to all clubs concerning two national level competitions, the transfer window, and the deadline for affiliation for the 2025/2026 season.
2025 National U23 Championships.
Dates for this championship have been amended, and boxing will no occur on the following dates:New August 8th, 9th, 10th, 15th, 16th, and 17th.
These championships will be boxed in Ringside, at the National Stadium.
National U17s Competition
A competition will be held later in the year for boxers born in 2010 and 2009.
This will act as part of selection to send a Team to the World Boxing European U17 Championships in Germany in December 2025. Dates of the National Competition for this age group will be confirmed in due course.
Transfer Window
The months of July and August are the designated months for boxers or coaches to transfer between clubs.
Outside of these months, transfers may only be granted in exceptional circumstances.
In all cases of transfer, this transfer form must be completed by the boxer or coach and both clubs. It must then be submitted to the immediate governing body of the new club, together with the boxer’s record card.
The transfer must be approved by the immediate governing body before it becomes effective.
Club Affiliation – 2025/2026 Season
The deadline for affiliation for the 2025/2026 season is 5pm on Friday, June 20th. Fees are due through Blocworx
If your club requires assistance with any aspect of affiliation not outlined below, the following staff members are assisting clubs, by region
| Name | Region | Phone | |
| Paddy Barnes | Antrim | patrick.barnes@iaba.ie | 07884745612 |
| Stephen Flynn | Connacht | stephen@iaba.ie | 086 0748 867 |
| Sally Ann Kinch | Dublin | sally@iaba.ie | 085 131 1870 |
| Maeve Clarke | Leinster | maeve@iaba.ie | 086 177 1812 |
| Sophie Doolan | Munster | sophie@iaba.ie | 086 045 3904 |
| Bridget Scott | Ulster | bridget@iaba.ie | 07841470296 |