Paddy Barnes – Ulster Club Development Officer
Paddy Barnes has been employed as Club Development Officer for the IABA in Ulster.
Paddy has been involved in the sport of boxing for many years as a boxer with Holy Family B.C in Belfast.
He has won numerous Co Antrim, Ulster and All Ireland titles, as well as representing Ireland on the world stage.
Paddy is a three-time Olympian (2008, 2012, 2016), 2-time Olympic Bronze Medallist (2008 & 2012), WSB Champion (2015), 2-time European Medallist (Gold 2010, Silver 2013)
and also 2- time Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist for Northern Ireland (2010 & 2014).
Paddy is also a level 2 qualified coach and has a wealth of boxing experience.
He will work closely with IABA affiliated clubs across Ulster to advise and provide guidance in the club setting.