Ireland will be back in the hunt for European Elite medals in Spain next month.

The 2019 European Women’s Championships, the 12th edition of the tournament since the inaugural competition in France in 2001, begins in Alcobendas City in the suburbs of Madrid on August 22.

Click this link for invitation from the Spanish Boxing Federation.

Athletes will compete across ten limits – 48kg, 51kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 64kg, 69kg, 75kg, 81kg, 81+ kg – including the five Olympic weights of fly (51kg), feather (57kg), light (60kg), welter (69kg) and middle (75kg) for women in the Spanish capital.

So far, Ireland has claimed ten medals, including an incredible six on the bounce for Olympic champion and current unified pro titlist Katie Taylor between 2005 and 2014.

Clare Grace, Christina Desmond, current World Elite champion Kellie Harrington and Michaela Walsh have also medalled at this level.

Irish boxing lies in 7th position in the all-time European Women’s Elite Championships medals table.

 

Ireland at the European Women’s Elite Championships

2005: Tonsberg, Norway
60kg Katie Taylor Gold
Medals Table Finish – 7th

2006: Warsaw, Poland
60kg Katie Taylor Gold
Medals Table Finish – 8th

2007: Vejle, Denmark
60kg Katie Taylor Gold
Medals Table Finish –8th

2009: Mykolaiv, Ukraine
60kg Katie Taylor Gold
Medals Table Finish – 7th

2011: Rotterdam, Netherlands
60kg Katie Taylor Gold
Medals Table Finish – 6th

2014: Bucharest, Romania
60kg Katie Taylor Gold
69kg Clare Grace Bronze
Medals Table Finish – 6th

2016: Sofia, Bulgaria
75kg Christina Desmond Bronze
Medals Table Finish – 14th

2018: Sofia, Bulgaria
57kg Michaela Walsh Bronze
60kg Kellie Harrington Bronze
Medals Table Finish – 9th

(Total: 6 gold and 4 bronze)

 

Please click here for all international and domestic results so far in 2019.

The National U/18 Championships is ongoing at the Stadium and concludes next weekend.

The European Schoolboy/girl Championships begins in Tbilisi, Georgia on August 2.

 

Westmeath’s Wayne Kelly believes this will be his breakthrough year after claiming bronze at the Elite Trestin Memorial in Odessa, Ukraine.

The Portlaoise BC light-welter was on the wrong end of a decision to Yuri Shepelyk of Ukraine in Friday’s 63kg semi-final but won plenty of plaudits for posting three victories in three days en route to the last four.

Five Ukrainian judges scored the three rounder which could have gone either way.

“Out of my control (the decision) really but happy to get the fights in. Every fight and every competition is all preparing me to be the best I can become for the Olympic qualifiers in February,” said Kelly.

“I was fortunate to have 4 fights with 3 wins. I’m happy with the coaches help and feedback and looking forward to getting home to recover and regroup, back to the drawing board with my coaches both club and internationally.

“I believe I will have a big breakthrough in the next year with big things happening. I’m feeling very positive going forward,” added the 2018 Irish Elite champion.

Kelly, Ken O’Kungbowa, Tommy Hyde, Emmet Brennan and Aidan Walsh represented Ireland in Odessa. Eoin Pluck and Jimmy Halpin worked Ireland’s corner.

“Great experience this week with a class team. On to the next one now,” said Cork light-heavy Hyde who remarked via social media that the Eternal City wasn’t constructed in 24 hours after bowing out to the Ukrainian No. 2 in the last eight.

“Lost to the Ukrainian today in a tough and awkward fight. It’s never nice to lose but I’ll take it on the chin and learn from it, Rome wasn’t built in a day.”

Please click here for all Irish results.

The Irish squad are due to arrive home via Dublin Airport at 3.30pm today.

Images: Irish squad and staff at ringside in Odessa.

 

 

 

Thirty-four bouts were completed over the last 24 hours at the National U/18 Championships at Dublin’s National Stadium.

Eighteen contests were resolved this morning and afternoon ahead of next Friday’s and Saturday’s semi-finals and finals.

Please scroll down for all results and corresponding draws.

It was a positive day for Cork with all three Rebels – Leanne Murphy, Callum Walsh and Megan Lehane – advancing.

Matthew Tyndall, pictured, and Peter Vrinceanu also had their hands raised in victory to set up an all Dublin 64kg decider next Friday.

Tyndall is aiming for title number eight but reckons there’s a lot of work to do yet.

“I’m happy with my performance today, just focusing on the next one, take one fight at a time. There are some very good lads in the weight. It would be great to win my 8th Irish title at 16 years old. It’s a big ask, but I’m going to give my best,” he said.

Jame McMahon, Ryan Dunne and European finalist Jude Gallagher, who all won last night, also progressed today.

The tournament resumes next Friday evening at the Stadium. One final will be decided, with Cathrine Blaney meeting Lauren Dempsey for the feather title.

Friday’s weigh-ins – 8am to 9am and 12pm to 1pm at the Stadium.

National Men’s and Women’s U/18 Championships National Stadium Dublin

July 13

S/Finals & Q/Finals (11am)

51kg Nicole Clyde (Antrim BC) beat Mia Robbins (Gorey) 5-0
60kg Chantelle Richie (Gilford) W/O
60kg Tiffany O’Reilly (Curragh) beat Keisha Attewell (Tobar Pheadair) RSC2
60kg Sinainn Glynn (Cloghan) beat Niamh McNamara (Castlerea) 5-0
64kg Leanne Murphy (Togher) beat Eve Woods (Corinthians) 5-0
64kg Callum Walsh (Riverstown) beat Cameron Suttle (Erne) 5-0
64kg James Conroy (Tobar Pheadair) beat Jamie Duffy (East Meath) RSC3
64kg Matthew Tyndall (Docklands) beat Nathan McCaul (St Josephs Derry) 5-0
64kg Peter Vrinceanu (Crumlin) beat Eric Byrne (Sacred Heart Dublin) 3-2
69kg Tiarnan Mayse (Two Castles) beat Declan McDonagh (Claremorris) 4-1
69kg William Hayden (Crumlin) beat Ciaran White (Monivea) RSC3
69kg Rokas Baltrukonis (Clane) beat Ali Ahmed (Ormeau Road) 4-1
69kg David Nevin (Holy Family L) beat Josh Cummins (Trinity Sports) 5-0

S/Finals

49kg Craig Bigger (Cookstown) beat Aaron Kirwan Doyle (Ballagh) 4-1
49kg Ryan Dunne (Jobstown) beat Karl Sheridan (Crumlin) 5-0
52kg Jude Gallagher (Two Castles) W/O
52kg Jake McMahon (Liberty) beat Daniel Kheirredine (Bracken) 3-2
54kg Megan Lehane (Rylane) beat Megan Coleman (Baldoyle) 4-1

July 12

Prelims (6.30pm)

64kg Eric Byrne (Sacred Heart Dublin) beat Colin Hallinan (Ballina) 5-0
69kg David Nevin (Holy Family L) beat Brendan Corcoran (Carrickmore) 5-0
69kg Josh Cummins (Trinity Sports) beat Mark Kells (Erne) 5-0

Q/Finals

49kg Karl Sheridan (Crumlin) beat Paddy McShane (Letterkenny) 3-2
49kg Ryan Dunne (Jobstown) beat Eric Walsh (Marble City) 5-0
52kg Jude Gallagher (Two Castles) beat Nathan Horrigan (Hyland BA) 5-0
52kg Daniel Kheirredine (Bracken) beat Dane Finn (St Nicholas) 5-0
52kg Jake McMahon (Liberty) beat Padraig Downey (St John Bosco A) 4-1
60kg Brandon McCarthy (St Michaels Athy) beat Eoghan Quinn (St Johns U) 5-0
60kg Killian Geraghty (Crumlin) beat Dean Buckley (St Carthages) 5-0
75kg Jake Tucker (Emerald Antrim) beat Joshua Adams (All Saints U) 5-0
75kg Lewis Browne (Gilford) beat Laurence Ward (Monivea) 3-2
75kg Jack Kelly (St Carthages) beat Martin Faleye (Sacred Heart D) 4-1
91kg Edward McDonagh (Galway) V Luke Walsh (Raging Bull) 5-0
91kg James Redmond (Ballybrack) beat Malachy Duffy (Virginia) 5-0
91kg Jack Marley (Monkstown D) beat Jason Ward (Monivea) 4-1

Friday, July 19

S/Finals (6.30pm)

56kg Barry O’Connor (Ballyduff) V Jamie Griffin (Riverstown)
60kg Eimear McKee (All Saints U) V Chantelle Richie (Gilford)
60kg Tiffany O’Reilly (Curragh) V Sinainn Glynn (Cloghan)
60kg David Nevin (Mullingar Elite) V Cian Reddy (Portlaoise)
60kg Brandon McCarthy (St Michaels Athy) V Killian Geraghty (Crumlin)
64kg Evelyn Igharo (Clann Naofa) V Kaci Rock (Four Kings)
64kg Linda Desmond (Rylane) V Leanne Murphy (Togher)
64kg Callum Walsh (Riverstown) V James Conroy (Tobar Pheadair)
64kg Matthew Tyndall (Docklands) V Peter Vrinceanu (Crumlin)
69kg Tiarnan Mayse (Two Castles) V William Hayden (Crumlin)
69kg Rokas Baltrukonis (Clane) v David Nevin (Holy Family L)
75kg David McDonagh (Mullingar Elite) V Jake Tucker (Emerald Antrim)
75kg Lewis Browne (Gilford) V Jack Kelly (St Carthages)
81kg Jack Murphy (-—-) V Jason Myers (Titans)
91kg Francie O’Donnell (Ballymun) V Edward McDonagh (Galway)
91kg James Redmond (Ballybrack) V Jack Marley (Monkstown D)
91+kg Christian Halligan (Saviours Crystal)V Owney McDonagh (St Annes)

Final

57kg Cathrine Blaney (Navan) V Lauren Dempsey (Ryston)

Saturday, July 20

Finals (4pm)

48kg Daina Moorehouse (Enniskerry) W/O
49kg Craig Bigger (Cookstown) V Ryan Dunne (Jobstown)
51kg Fiona O’Keeffe (Rathkeale) V Nicole Clyde (Antrim BC)
52kg Jude Gallagher (Two Castles) v Jake McMahon (Liberty)
54kg Niamh Fay (Swords) V Megan Lehane (Rylane)
56kg Dean Clancy (Sean McDermott) V Winner
60kg Winner V Winner
60kg Winner V Winner
64kg Winner V Winner
64kg Winner V Winner
69kg Mary Enright (Setanta) V Leah Gallen (Raphoe)
69kg Winner V Winner
75kg Lisa O’Rourke (Castlerea) W/O
75kg Winner V Winner
81kg Bethany Doocey (Castlebar) W/O
81kg Cathal Crowley (Spartans M) V Winner
91kg Francie O’Donnell (Ballymun) V Winner
91kg Winner V Winner
91+kg Josh Philips (Ardoyne Holy Cross) V Winner

 

 

 

Please scroll down for Day 1 results and (Saturday’s ) corresponding draws at the National U/18 Championships.

Eric Byrne, David Nevin and Josh Cummins won their preliminary round bouts to complete the line up for the remaining quarter-finals tomorrow.

European medallist Jude Gallagher also won, while Brandon McCarthy moved into the last eight at the expense of Eoghan Quinn after a cracking lightweight contest.

The Crumlin BC celebrated a double on opening night, courtesy of Karl Sheridan and Killian Geraghty, Sheridan edging Paddy McShane on a 3-2 split in the opening quarter-final.

Gallagher, Sheridan and Ryan Dunne, Daniel Kheirredine and Jack McMahon, who also won tonight, are back between the ropes tomorrow.

The tournament resumes in the morning at 11am.18 bouts will be decided.

Saturday’s weigh-ins – 8am to 9am at the National Stadium.

The IABA are using the U/18s as part of their selection process for the European Youth Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria in early September.

 

National Men’s and Women’s U/18 Championships National Stadium Dublin

July 12

Prelims (6.30pm)

64kg Eric Byrne (Sacred Heart Dublin) beat Colin Hallinan (Ballina) 5-0
69kg David Nevin (Holy Family L) beat Brendan Corcoran (Carrickmore) 5-0
69kg Josh Cummins (Trinity Sports) beat Mark Kells (Erne) 5-0

Q/Finals

49kg Karl Sheridan (Crumlin) beat Paddy McShane (Letterkenny) 3-2
49kg Ryan Dunne (Jobstown) beat Eric Walsh (Marble City) 5-0
52kg Jude Gallagher (Two Castles) beat Nathan Horrigan (Hyland BA) 5-0
52kg Daniel Kheirredine (Bracken) beat Dane Finn (St Nicholas) 5-0
52kg Jake McMahon (Liberty) beat Padraig Downey (St John Bosco A) 4-1
60kg Brandon McCarthy (St Michaels Athy) beat Eoghan Quinn (St Johns U) 5-0
60kg Killian Geraghty (Crumlin) beat Dean Buckley (St Carthages) 5-0
75kg Jake Tucker (Emerald Antrim) beat Joshua Adams (All Saints U) 5-0
75kg Lewis Browne (Gilford) beat Laurence Ward (Monivea) 3-2
75kg Jack Kelly (St Carthages) beat Martin Faleye (Sacred Heart D) 4-1
91kg Edward McDonagh (Galway) V Luke Walsh (Raging Bull) 5-0
91kg James Redmond (Ballybrack) beat Malachy Duffy (Virginia) 5-0
91kg Jack Marley (Monkstown D) beat Jason Ward (Monivea) 4-1

July 13

Q/Finals (11am)

51kg Nicole Clyde (Antrim BC) V Mia Robbins (Gorey)
60kg Chantelle Richie (Gilford) V Jamie Guy (Glin)
60kg Keisha Attewell (Tobar Pheadair) V Tiffany O’Reilly (Curragh)
60kg Niamh McNamara (Castlerea) V Sinainn Glynn (Cloghan)
64kg Leanne Murphy (Togher) V Eve Woods (Corinthians)
64kg Cameron Suttle (Erne) V Callum Walsh (Riverstown)
64kg Jamie Duffy (East Meath) V James Conroy (Tobar Pheadair)
64kg Nathan McCaul (St Josephs Derry) V Matthew Tyndall (Docklands)
64kg Peter Vrinceanu (Crumlin) V Eric Byrne (Sacred Heart Dublin)
69kg Declan McDonagh (Claremorris) V Tiarnan Mayse (Two Castles)
69kg William Hayden (Crumlin) V Ciaran White (Monivea)
69kg Rokas Baltrukonis (Clane) V Ali Ahmed (Ormeau Road)
69kg David Nevin (Holy Family L) V Josh Cummins (Trinity Sports)

S/Finals

49kg Craig Bigger (Cookstown) V Aaron Kirwan Doyle (Ballagh)
49kg Karl Sheridan (Crumlin) V Ryan Dunne (Jobstown)
52kg Craig Stafford (Sacred Heart D) V Jude Gallagher (Two Castles)
52kg Daniel Kheirredine (Bracken) V Jake McMahon (Liberty)
54kg Megan Coleman (Baldoyle) V Megan Lehane (Rylane)

Friday, July 19

S/Finals (6.30pm)

56kg Barry O’Connor (Ballyduff) V Jamie Griffin (Riverstown)
60kg Eimear McKee (All Saints U) V Winner
60kg Winner V Winner
60kg David Nevin (Mullingar Elite) V Cian Reddy (Portlaoise)
60kg Winner V Winner
64kg Evelyn Igharo (Clann Naofa) V Kaci Rock (Four Kings)
64kg Linda Desmond (Rylane) V Winner
64kg Winner V Winner
64kg Winner V Winner
69kg Winner V Winner
69kg Winner V Winner
75kg David McDonagh (Mullingar Elite) V Winner
75kg Winner V Winner
81kg Jack Murphy ( —-) V Jason Myers (Titans)
91kg Francie O’Donnell (Ballymun) V Winner
91kg Winner V Winner
91+kg Christian Halligan (Saviours Crystal)V Owney McDonagh (St Annes)

Final

57kg Cathrine Blaney (Navan) V Lauren Dempsey (Ryston)

Saturday, July 20

Finals (4pm)

48kg Daina Moorehouse (Enniskerry) W/O
49kg Winner V Winner
51kg Fiona O’Keeffe (Rathkeale) V Winner
52kg Winner V Winner
54kg Niamh Fay (Swords) V Winner
56kg Dean Clancy (Sean McDermott) V Winner
60kg Winner V Winner
60kg Winner V Winner
64kg Winner V Winner
64kg Winner V Winner
69kg Mary Enright (Setanta) V Leah Gallen (Raphoe)
69kg Winner V Winner
75kg Lisa O’Rourke (Castlerea) W/O
75kg Winner V Winner
81kg Bethany Doocey (Castlebar) W/O
81kg Cathal Crowley (Spartans M) V Winner
91kg Francie O’Donnell (Ballymun) V Winner
91kg Winner V Winner
91+kg Josh Philips (Ardoyne Holy Cross) V Winner