The IABA extends its condolences to the Melia family following the death of Adrian Melia.

The late Mr Melia, Naas and of Coolree, Robertstown, Co.Kildare,a gentleman and one of Ireland’s top sports photographers,captured some memorable images of Ireland’s leading boxers.

Beloved son of the late Pat, deeply regretted by his loving partner Jeannie,mother Pattie,brother Terence, sister-in-law Carmel,nephews Kieran & Brian,aunts,uncles,cousins AND a large circle of friends.

May he rest in eternal peace.

Funeral arrangements

Removal on Thursday at 10.30am to arrive at Christ the King Church, Cooleragh for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Allen Cemetery.

Team Ireland departed for India this morning ahead of the opening bell for the 2017 World Women’s Youth Championships in Guwahati on Sunday.

Over 30 nations represented by almost 200 boxers are registered to compete in the fifth edition of the competition.

The entry suggests that most weights will be initially contested on a last-16 basis.

The 2017 edition of the tournament is the first stand alone World Women’s Youths as all previous tournaments were held in conjunction with the World Junior Championships.

Four places are also up for grabs in four weights – fly, feather, light and middle – at next year’s Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Feather is an addition to the three Olympic weights for women from the last Youth Olympics in China in 2014.

The inclusion of feather also suggests that the limit – and one other weight – will be added to the three existing weights for  women for Toyko 2020.

Meantime, the draw for the 2017 World Youths will be made Saturday.Boxing begins 24 hours later at the Nabin Indoor Stadium (times yet to be confirmed).

The 2,000 capacity Nabin Indoor venue will also act as a training base for teams.

India is the final outing of the year for Irish boxing in World and European competition.

27 medals have been claimed by Ireland’s male and female boxers so far since last June.

Please note that tomorrow, Wednesday, November 15, is the deadline for entries for the National Senior Championships.

Boxing begins Friday at the National Stadium in Dublin.

Please see below attachments for entries so far and tournament Circular.

The IABA extends its condolences to the O’Leary family following the death of Willie O’Leary.

“Over many years Willie O’Leary has made a significant contribution to the sport of boxing in Cork,” said Cork County Boxing Board President Michael O’Brien expressing sympathy to the O’Leary family on behalf of the Board.

The late Mr O’Leary penned “Leeside Legends”, a book which featured the stand out athletes of Rebel County boxing in both codes.

May he rest in eternal peace.

Funeral arrangements to follow.