5 Team Ireland boxers will step between the ropes on the opening day of boxing in the European Schools Championships in Erzurum in Turkey.

50kg Brandon Geoghegan, Sacred Heart, Dublin opens Ireland’s account in bout 3, against Israel. This will be followed, in bout 4, by the meeting of 52kg Cian Stapleton, of Marble City BC and Scotland. In bout 8, 57kg John (Daniel Maher) O’Donoghue, Olympic L meets Israel and in bout 9 of the same session, 60kg Edward Harty, Portloaise BC, takes on Greece.

One Team Ireland boxer is in action in the evening session 66kg Rocco Dempsey, Avona BC meets Hungary.

The EUBC will live-stream the competition on its YouTube channel:

Team Ireland Squad:

34-36kg Ellen Winnie Joyce, Olympic L, Co. Westmeath

38kg Carley O’Herron, Rochfordbridge BC, Co. Westmeath

40kg Elma Barry, Setanta L, Co. Kildare

42kg Abbey Molloy, Sacred Heart BC, Dublin.

44kg Lauren Doherty Crinnion, Fr. Horgan’s, Co. Cork

46kg Alanna O’Brien, Setanta L, Co. Kildare

48kg Mary Furlong, Na Fianna BC, Co. Wexford

51kg Donna Marie McCarthy, Mayfield BC, Co. Cork

54kg Robyn Charlie Carlyle, Crumlin BC, Dublin

57kg Faith Kileen, Jobstown BC, Dublin

60kg Cassie May Henderson, Gilford ABC, Co. Armagh

64kg Alannah Kenny, Clonmel BC, Co. Tipperary

70kg Chloe Louise Poleon, Dunboyne BC, Co. Meath

37-40kg Kalib Walshe, Wexford CBS, Co. Wexford

42kg Lochlainn Michael Beagan , Sean Doran’s BC, Co.

44kg Danial Joyce, Elite Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

46kg James Michael Casey, Sliabh Luchra BC, Co. Kerry

48kg Christian Doyle, Olympic L, Co. Westmeath

50kg Brandon Geoghegan, Sacred Heart, Dublin

52kg Cian Michael Stapleton, Marble City BC, Co. Kilkenny

54kg Danny John Mahon, Fr. Flanagan’s BC, Co, Kildare

57kg John (Daniel Maher) O’Donoghue, Olympic L, Co. Westmeath

60kg Edward Harty, Portloaise BC, Co. Laois

63kg Broderick Adbuire, Jobstown BC, Dublin

66kg Rocco Dempsey, Avona BC, Dublin

70kg John Paul Mongans, Rathkeale BC, Co. Limerick

75kg Callum Francis Barrett, Olympic C, Co. Galway

80kg Richard Daniel Kiely, Midleton BC, Co. Cork

90kg Jordie Cooke, Gleann BC, Co. Antrim

The Team Captains are John O’Donoghue of Olympic L and Cassie Henderson of Gilford ABC.

Team Managers: Gus Farrell and Jennifer O ‘Sullivan Coffey

Coaches

Amanda Spencer

Lynn McEnery

Brian Barry

Jeff Fitzgerald

R&J: Mal Scott

The Irish Athletic Boxing Association’s Chairperson, Ciarán Kirwan, and CEO, Fergal Carruth, have today notified the Board of Directors of their resignations from their respective roles. Their decision follows the rejection by delegates of the proposals on good corporate governance at the IABA’s EGM on July 10^th.

Ciarán Kirwan, a solicitor by profession, has served as Chairperson of the IABA since 2019, having served as a Director since 2014. Fergal Carruth was appointed CEO in 2013. Both men will step down on September 2nd.

Fergal Carruth said, “Having been involved with boxing all my life, serving as CEO of the IABA has been the privilege of a lifetime, especially given all the success enjoyed by Irish boxing in the ring during this time. I am delighted, too, that there are more people than ever involved in our sport. Membership has almost tripled, 25% of which is now female. There are now 350 clubs serving communities nationwide, an increase of over 100 clubs since 2013. I am leaving with more than a little regret but believe that there are those within the sport who do not recognise the importance of compliance with the highest standards of corporate governance, which are vital in underpinning the growth and development of our wonderful sport. I hope that the decision to step down may serve as a catalyst for necessary change and that the Irish boxing family finds a way to maximise its significant potential in the future.”

Speaking of his decision Ciaran Kirwan said, “It has been an honour and a privilege to serve the Irish Athletic Boxing Association over the last 9 years as a Director, and more recently as Chairperson. I am passionate about Irish boxing, having come from a family steeped in the sport. However, I believe that the requirements in terms of good governance set out by the government, and indeed the governance report commissioned by the IABA’s Board of Directors, are correct and entirely reasonable, particularly in the context of the National Sports Policy and the scale of government funding now available to sport in this country. It is time for a new voice to serve as Chairperson and I am hopeful that the impediments to the adoption of the necessary good governance changes can be overcome. Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to Fergal and all the staff of the IABA whose work is so vital to the continued success of Irish boxing and all of whom have been a pleasure to work with”.

The Minister for Sport and Sport Ireland have been advised of the resignations of IABA’s Chairperson and CEO. Mr. Carruth and Mr. Kirwan will be making no further comment.

The process of appointing a Chairperson of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer will begin presently.”

ENDS

Revised programmes of boxing for the 2022 National Youth Championships have been issued.

Friday, August 12^th

Weigh-ins: 8am-9am and 12pm-1pm

Boxing: 6:30pm

1. 57kg  Sean Tyndall (Docklands) V  Blaine Fitzgerald (Corinthians)

2. 57kg  Roy Colgan (Avona) V  Raymond Joyce (Clonmel)

3. 57kg  Ben Foy (Gilford)  W/O

4. 57kg  Donagh Keary (Rathfirland) V  Casey Walsh (Gleann)
5. 63.5kg John P McDonagh (St Pauls W) V Conor McCrory (Townland)

6. 63.5kg James O’Loughlin (Olympic C) V Cody O’Reilly (Portlaoise)

7. 63.5kg Saba Tkevuchava (Enniskerry) V Luke Hall (Olympic L)

8. 63.5kg Josh Tumama (Docklands) V Josh McDonagh (Sean McDermott)

9. 67kg  David Blaney (Navan)V Gianni Richmond (Cairn Lodge)

10. 67kg  Cole Byrne (Rathnew) V Tiernan Conwell (Raphoe)

11. 67kg  James Donovan (O.L.O.L.) V  Wayne Joyce (Ballyboughal)

12. 67kg  Cian Cramer (Cabra) V Charles McDonagh (Gleann)

13. 75kg  Sean Brennan (Docklands) V  Sean Murray (Navan)

14. 75kg  Josh Olaniyan (Jobstown)  W/O

15. 75kg  Luke Duncan (Ederney) V James McGuinness (St Monicas)

16. 80kg  Feidhlim Behan (St Michaels Athy)  W/O

Saturday, August 13^th

Weigh-ins:  8am-10am, and 12pm to 1pm.

Boxing:12pm

1. 51kg  Ciaran O’Keeffe (Golden Gloves M)   V Ashton Ruth (Avona)

2. 51kg  Adam McKenna (Holy Family L) V  Jack Harkin (Oakleaf)

3. 54kg  Anton Genocky (Docklands) V Paul Fitzgerald (Corinthians)

4. 54kg  Ryan Gavin (Rathoath) V Callum Ruth (Avona)

5. 57kg Winner   V Winner

6. 57kg Ben Foy (Gilford) V Winner

7. 60kg Lee McEvoy (Avona) V Bernie Stokes (Oakleaf

8. 60kg Jacob Green (St Pappins) V Jason Nevin (Olympic L)

9. 63.5kg Winner            V Winner

10. 63.5kg Winner            V Winner

11. 67kg  Winner V Winner

12. 67kg  Winner  V Winner

13. 71kg  John Ross O’Reilly (Treaty M)            V Bobbi Flood (Cabra)

14. 75kg  TJ King (Phoenix Ballyboughal) V Winner

15. 75kg  Winner  V Winner

16. 80kg  Ryan Murphy (Neilstown) V Troy Donnelly (Cherry Orchard)

17. 80kg  Callum McGillin (Two Castles) V Winner

18. 86kg  Nathan Ojo (Esker) V  Destiny Ogendengbe (Sparticus)

19. 86kg  Sean Trant (Monkstown D) V Joe Hutchinson (Neilstown)

20. 92kg  Tyler Meade (Neilstown) V Sean Dinnegan (Mullingar Elite)

Sunday: August 14th

Weigh-ins: 8am-9am and 12pm to 1pm

Boxing: 2.30pm

Boxers with walkovers in the finals must still weigh-in.

1. 52kg  Esther Lambe (Setanta L) V Robyn Murran (St Brigids Kildare)
2. 46kg  Megan Delaney (Setanta L)  W/O
3. 46kg  Dylan Foy (Banbridge) W/O

3. 48kg  Georgia McGovern (Setanta L)  W/O
4. 48kg  Patsy Joyce (Olympic L) V  Louis Rooney (Star)

5. 50kg  Lucy O’Neill (Ballybough) V Caoimhe Kinsella (St Anthony’s/Pats)
6. 51kg  Winner  V Winner

8. 54kg  Shakira Donoghue (Templemore) V Leah O’Keeffe (Kanturk)
9. 54kg  Winner  V Winner

10. 57kg Natalia Fasciszweska (Castlebar) V  Rebecca Kavanagh (Mulhuddart)
11. 57kg Winner   V Winner

12. 60kg Yasmin Meredith (Corinthians) V Robyn Kelly (Ballynacargy)
13. 60kg Winner V Winner

14. 63kg Rebecca Collins (Baldoyle V Winnie McDonagh (Neilstown)
15. 63.5kg Winner            V Winner

16. 66kg  Gabrielle Mongan (Whitechurch) V  Emma Harding (Nutgrove)
17. 67kg  Winner  V Winner

18. 70kg  Laura Moran (St Annes)  W/O
19. 71kg  Cyrus Palmer (Celtic Eagles) V  Winner

20. 75kg  Winner V Winner

21. 80kg  Winner  V Winner
22. 81kg  Dearbhla Tinnelly (Clann Naofa)  W/O
23. 81+kg Cliona Darcy (Tobar Pheadair)  W/O

24. 86kg  Winner  V Winner
25. 92kg  David McDonagh (Olympic C) V  Winner
26. 92+kg Pearse Lennon (Gleann) V  Bernie Cawley (St Davids)

Registration for IABA’s EGM closes at midday today. Anyone in need of assistance with the registration process may contact any member of staff before midday to assist with their registration

Time: 5.30pm, or shortly thereafter

Date: August 13th

Location: The National Stadium, Dublin

Eligibility: All clubs who have submitted affiliations for the 2022/2023 season by June 30th are eligible to attend

Attendees: Eligible clubs may nominate any two adult members to attend as delegates – one to be a voting delegate, one to be a non-voting delegate. Delegates nominated by clubs must verified members – this means they must be included in the club’s affiliation application, through Blocworx, for the 2022/2023 season as members and be over the age of 18. *Please note, delegates will be required to present photographic identification (passport, drivers’ licence, etc) on the day of the EGM.  

Registration:  here

Please note, the registration system will issue a confirmation email, indicating that “1 X ticket” has been secured. This single email confirms registration of the voting delegate, and the non-voting delegate, if a club elects to send two members to the EGM. Clubs don’t need to undertake separate registrations for each of their delegates.

Closing date for registration: 12:00 (noon), Thursday, August 11^th

The purpose of this EGM is to consider the following motion:

Motion 1:

“That Articles 5 and 73(e) of the Articles of Association of the Company Constitution be amended to replace the word “State” with “Island of Ireland.”

Passing of this proposed motion by members will not mean that all AGM and EGM will take place in in Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Tyrone and Fermanagh. Passing of the motion means that AGM and EGM may take place in these locations. Should the motion be passed by members, the custom and practice of holding such meetings in Provincial Units on a rotating basis is intended to continue.

Any questions which your club might wish to raise at the EGM concerning the proposed motion or any other matter, should be submitted in advance of the EGM, either by post care of The Company Secretary to The National Stadium, 145 South Circular Road, Dublin 8, or by email to info@iaba.ie no later than Monday, 8th August at 17:00 pm. This will facilitate us in providing the fullest response to any queries at the EGM.

Please note slight amendments to the schedule of boxing in the 2022 National Youth Championships this weekend:

Boxing on Friday, August 12^th:

Weigh-ins: 8am -9am, and 12pm-1pm

Boxing will begin at 6:30pm

Boxing on Saturday, August 13^th:

Weigh-ins: 8am -10am, and 12pm-1pm

Boxing will begin at 12pm – midday

Programme of boxing for Friday, August 12^th.

1. 57kg  Sean Tyndall (Docklands) V Blaine Fitzgerald (Corinthians)

2. 57kg  Roy Colgan (Avona) V Raymond Joyce (Clonmel)

3. 57kg  Ben Foy (Gilford)  W/O

4. 57kg  Donagh Keary (Rathfirland) V  Casey Walsh (Gleann)
5. 63.5kg John P McDonagh (St Pauls W) V Conor McCrory (Townland)

6. 63.5kg James O’Loughlin (Olympic C) V Cody O’Reilly (Portlaoise)

7. 63.5kg Saba Tkevuchava (Enniskerry) V Luke Hall (Olympic L)

8. 63.5kg Josh Tumama (Docklands) V Josh McDonagh (Sean McDermott)

9. 67kg  David Blaney (Navan)  V Gianni Richmond (Cairn Lodge)

10. 67kg  Cole Byrne (Rathnew) V Tiernan Conwell (Raphoe)

11. 67kg  James Donovan (O.L.O.L.) V  Wayne Joyce (Ballyboughal)

12. 67kg  Cian Cramer (Cabra) V Charles McDonagh (Gleann)

13. 75kg  Sean Brennan (Docklands) V  Sean Murray (Navan)

14. 75kg  Josh Olaniyan (Jobstown) V  Daniel Ramsey (Emerald A)

15. 75kg  Luke Duncan (Ederney) V  James McGuinness (St Monicas)

16. 80kg  Feidhlim Behan (St Michaels Athy) V  William Browne (Celtic Eagles)