Entries are being accepted for the nationally-calendared Athy Box Cup.

Hosted by St. Michael’s Boxing Club Athy, the tournament takes place in The Arch, Kilkenny Road, Athy, from December 5th to 7th, inclusive.

Boxer Categories

Boxers (Boys & Girls) | December 5th, 6th & 7th

Girl 1 (2013), Girl 2 & 3 “Junior Cadets” (2012, 2011), Girl 4 (2010)

Boy 1 (Born 2013), Boy 2 (Born 2012), Boy 3 (Born 2011) & Boy’s 4 (2010)

Weights: 29kg – 75kg

Skills Bout (Boys/Girls)

Boys Skills Bouts (2014), Boys Skills Bouts (2015), Boys Skills Bouts (2016)

Girl’s Skills Bouts (2014), Girls Skils Bouts (2015) Girls Skills Bouts (2016)

Competition Eligibity, Criteria & Schedule

Entries

Entries are being accepted here

250 people over the age of 55 have been activated in to sport, and boxing, through an Irish Athletic Boxing Association programme funded by the Public Health Agency in partnership with Belfast City Council.

14 clubs took part in two programmes from July to October; the second was commissioned by Belfast City Council in response to the success of the first phase. Several participating clubs have now included these Over 55s training sessions in their permanent timetable.

The strong level of community involvement in each club highlights how effective boxing can be in promoting wellbeing, participation, and a sense of belonging. Participants in this non-contact programme learned the basics of boxing technique, including stance and form, footwork, bag and pad work, and conditioning exercises.

Participation in boxing can support cardiovascular health, improve muscle and bone strength, enhance balance, reduce stress through physical activity, and foster new social connections.

Liam Corr, IABA Belfast Boxing Development Officer, says “Boxing may be a combat sport, but when you remove the competitive element, it becomes highly adaptable to each individual’s abilities and goals. That makes boxing an ideal choice for people dipping their toe in to sport for the first time, or for those returning to sport and fitness at any age.”

And, Liam adds “This was the first boxing programme of its kind specifically designed for people over 55, and it has surpassed all expectations. I’m delighted that so many of the clubs involved in both phases have now established permanent training groups for those aged 55 and over – and they can do that only as the buy-in from participants was so strong. I’d like to thank the PHA and Belfast City Council for their support of the programme, and each and every one of the clubs for their commitment to it.”

Participating Clubs

Midland Boxing Club 

Immaculata Boxing Club

Star Boxing Club 

Cairnlodge Boxing Club

Ormeau Road Boxing Club 

Holy Family Boxing Club 

Ledley Hall Boxing Club 

St Johns Bosco Boxing Club 

Saints Boxing Club 

Dockers Boxing Club

Ardoyne Boxing Club 

St Michaels Boxing Club 

St Pauls Boxing Club 

The return fixture of the Ireland V India Internationals takes place this Saturday at the National Stadium – and the line-up has been announced.

There will be twenty bouts, in all, beginning at 11am.

The first leg, kindly hosted by St. Catherine’s Boxing Club Dublin on November 1st, finished Ireland 12, India 4. Full results are available here

These internationals are the 8th and 9th to take place this year following three Youth Internationals in March involving Wales, France & India, an Elite International against Austria in May, and the U23 Round Robin in Belfast earlier this month which included England, Hungary and an Ulster Select.

This series includes composite Elite and U23 Team Ireland squads, and are a part of the Team Ireland European U23 Championship preparations – which include a 10 week bloc of training at the High Performance Unit on the Sport Ireland Campus, in addition to the 3 day international Round Robin.

Schedule

***All schedules and programmes are subject to change.

48kg Ciara Walsh, Smithfield Boxing Club Dublin V Kampalna

50kg Louis Rooney, Star ABC Belfast V Ankit

51kg Carlagh Peake, Ballyhaunis BC Mayo V Suman Kumari

55kg Patsy Joyce, Olympic BC Mullingar V Manasha

60kg Adam Hession, Monivea BC Galway V Sagar

51kg Shannon Sweeney, St. Anne’s BC Mayo V Yakshika

65kg Dean Clancy, Sean McDermott BC Leitrim V Sumit

57kg Niamh Fay, Phoenix of Ballyboughal BC Dublin V Yatri

70kg Jon McConnell, Holy Trinity BC Belfast V Sarthi

54kg Robyn Kelly, Ballynacargary BC Westmeath V Nisha

75kg Gavin Rafferty, Dublin Docklands BC V Shubhdeep

54kg Jenny Lehane, DCU Athletic BC Dublin V Poonam

60kg Kellie McLoughlin, St. Catherine’s BC Dublin V Prachi

85kg Brian Kennedy, St. Brigid’s BC Edenderry V Gaurav

90kg Garyn McAllister, North Down BC V Daksh

65kg Ava Henry, Dublin Docklands BC V Parthari

65kg Kaci Rock, Holy Trinity BC Belfast V Akansha

80kg Mikayla Kelly, Sacred Heart Boxing Club Laois V Komal

90kg Jack Marley, Monkstown BC Dublin V Ishan

80+kg Cliona D’Arcy, Tobar Pheadair BC Galway V Ritika

Boxer and Coach development are the topics registered clubs have most frequently shared that they wish to discuss at the IABA Club Forum on November 15th.

That’s alongside boxing administrator development & education, Competitions – at all levels, Governance, International teams & events, Club support programmes, R&J education and development

This Club Forum is the first step in our renewed commitment to openness, engagement, and regular communication with our members. The CEO has shared this letter with all clubs, units and members, and it’s attached.

The Boxing Congress will be held in the New Year where further discussion and formal votes on the IABA rule book may take place

Speakers

The first speakers at the Club Forum are High Performance Director Jon Mackey and Patrick Murphy of Branding Sport.

Jon will host a key discussion on Junior development…What is it we’re trying to achieve and Patrick will provide the key findings and strategic recommendations from the re-brand project so far.

Registration

Clubs can register here https://shout.com/s/0XzEc5Jd .

Registration includes the facility for you and your club members to nominate topics for discussion that are important to you.

Registration closes on November 10^th.

Attendees

The event is open to every affiliated club and provides the opportunity to debate, exchange ideas and elevate our sport, in a full day of in-depth discussion on youth development, coach education, R&J pathways, club support programmes, and governance. Up to four members of any affiliated club can attend.

Details

Date: Saturday, November 15^th

Location: Ringside, at the National Stadium

Start time: 10am

End time: 4pm

Lunch provided

Irish Boxing is partnering with Sligo Traveller Support Group to offer community through boxing to women and girls during 16 Days of Activism later this month.

Beginning on November 25^th,  “16 Days of Activism” is an international campaign against gender-based violence that runs annually beginning on the International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women and ending on Human Rights Day on December 10^th. The world-wide campaign aims to raise awareness, galvanize advocacy, and promote action to end violence against women and girls globally.

IABA is offering free non-contact boxing training sessions in Cranmore, Abbeyquarter Community Centre in Sligo between 11am and 12pm on November 26^th & 28^th, and December 1^st, 3^rd, 8^th and 10^th. These sessions are open to all women and girls who wish to take part.

The sessions will be delivered by IABA Sligo Development Officer, Maeve Clarke, who says “The partnership between IABA and Sligo Traveller Support Group shows the power of sport to unite communities and foster resilience. During the 16 Days of Activism, we’re using boxing to champion safety, strength, and equality for all women and girls. These free, non-contact sessions are about connection, empowerment, and solidarity through sport, and we hope this will become an annual programme.”

Support services for those experiencing domestic violence are available here: