Entries are being accepted, through clubs’ Blocworx portals, to the 2025 National U17 Championships.
This tournament is for boxers born in 2009 and 2010. Entries will close at 5pm on September 5th, and the draw will take place on Tuesday, September 9th.
Boxing will take place on September 12th, 13th, 14th, 19th and 20th. The venue for the preliminaries and quarter finals will be confirmed shortly; however, the championship’s semi finals and finals will be boxed in the National Stadium.
In a first for Irish Boxing, a 3-day series of coaching, youth mental health first aid, sports psychology, cuts & wraps, youth leadership and coaching teenage girls workshops.
BoxCon will take place in Swinford Co. Mayo, in collaboration with Swinford Boxing Club, from September 12th to 14th.
Swinford BoxCon is open to all – please note, however, that places on each workshop are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Taking place at Swinford Boxing Club on Friday September 12th from 6pm to 10pm, this course has been shaped to combine effective methods of being an effective Wrap-person and Cut-person in both training and competition settings. It is delivered by Ian Gatt, GB Boxing’s Head of Performance Support. Ian has been a sports physiotherapist for over 25 years, leading the medical and science services for the Great Britain Boxing program. The course curriculum is attached. Booking is via your club’s Blocworx portal and costs €10 per person.
Taking place at Swinford Boxing Club on Sunday September 14th between 1pm and 3pm, this workshop is hosted by Sports Psychologist, Richard Shanahan, who worked alongside the Boxing High Performance Unit in preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This workshop is free of charge, and can be booked HERE: https://shout.com/s/CzLHcwkN
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This is a two-day course, in partnership with Mental Health First Aid Ireland, taking place at Cruinniu, Main Street Swinford F12 AN25 from 9am to 4pm on Saturday September 13th and Sunday September 14th. This course is free of charge.
This course teaches participants how to assist a young person who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves, using a practical, evidence-based action plan. This an evidence-based training programme.
This one day program on Saturday, September 13th takes place at Swinford Court Digital Hub . It focuses on enhancing leadership skills, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities in participants aged 14-21. It aims to develop effective leaders within boxing clubs and communities. This course is free to attend, and booking is HERE: https://shout.com/s/oUkqc0l4
This in-person workshop will take place on Sunday, September 14th at Swinford Boxing Club between 9.30am and 12.30pm. It is open to all coaches and focusses on retention of teenage girls, the psycho-social needs of teenage girls in sport, practical strategies to foster the coach/athlete relationship and the affect puberty has on the mind and body of teenage girls and how can coaches support this. The workshop has four sections:
Booking is available here https://shout.com/s/WhDrX0mq
For queries, or additional information, please contact IABA Education and Training Officer, Nikki Foley, via nicola@iaba.ie
34 new champions will be crowned at the home of Irish boxing at culmination on Friday of the 2025 National U15 Championships.
This championship, for boxers aged 13 and 14, began on August 8th with an entry of 162 athletes.
Doors at the National Stadium, Dublin, will open at 5pm, and boxing begins at 6pm. Tickets are available on the door.
All programmes are subject to change.
The Irish Athletic Boxing Association is deeply saddened by the passing of Joe Vaughan, founder of West Finglas Boxing Club
Joe, a native of Moy in North Clare, died tragically following a fire at his home there in the early hours of Wednesday morning. He was 75.
As well as founding, managing and growing West Finglas Boxing Club and, Joe was highly active in the local community over a period of decades. Aside from his love of boxing, Joe taught Business and Maths at Coláiste Dhúlaigh for 38 years, where he raised over €100,000 for Dom Savio Youth Club for young people experiencing mental or physical challenges through a range of fundraising events.
President of the Dublin County Board, Art O’Brien, says ” Joe was the quintessential gentleman and an extraordinary man. He was passionate about boxing, about West Finglas Boxing Club and about his local community. He was a vital member of the Dublin boxing community. On behalf of Dublin County Board and our 60 clubs, I’d like to express deepest condolences to Joe’s family, friends and clubmates at West Finglas Boxing Club.”
Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
IABA is seeking an Independent Non-Executive Director, to will play a critical role in supporting the effective governance and strategic development of the Association.
As an independent voice, the Independent Director will bring objectivity, specialist expertise, and professional insight to the Board’s decision-making, ensuring compliance with legal duties and alignment with the IABA’s mission, values, and strategic goals.
The role is voluntary and carried out in accordance with the Companies Act 2014, the IABA Constitution, and the Governance rules of Sport Ireland, and Sport Northern Ireland.
The IABA is Ireland’s most successful Olympic sport, and is the National Governing Body of Sport for Boxing in the 32 counties of Ireland. The complete Role Description is below.
Interested candidates should submit a CV and short cover letter to CEO Gary Stewart via info@iaba.ie outlining their relevant experience and motivation for joining the IABA Board, before midnight on September 12th.
Appointments are made by the Board Nominations Committee, with a focus on ensuring:
• Skills balance
• Independence
• Diversity and inclusion
• Organisational needs