Additional information is now available on the 2025 National Elite Competition – entries opened on Tuesday, May 6th and will close at 5pm on May 23rd.
Advisory for Boxers
Boxers are reminded that they are required to complete the 2025 National Elite Competition Declaration on page 4 of the circular, and return to performance@iaba.ie and secretary@iaba.ie by 5pm on May 23rd.
The draw has taken place for the 2025 National Senior Cadet Championships, which will be contested by 231 boxers from 119 clubs.
Boxing will begin on Friday, May 9th. The competition circular is available here
All programmes are subject to change.
22 bouts will be decided on Friday, when boxing will begin at 6pm. 41 bouts are down for decision on Saturday – boxing gets underway at 11am.
Entries are now being accepted for the 2025 National Elite Competition. Staging of this competition was affirmed by Central Council at it’s April meeting.
Speaking following that meeting, IABA President, Anto Donnelly, said “Responding to the historic decision by clubs at the EGM on April 12th, and acknowledging that World Boxing utilizes different weights in Elite competition, Central Council and the High Performance Unit have created this opportunity for boxers to compete at these weights at national level. Boxers and clubs were pre-advised of the potential for this competition some weeks ago, and I’m delighted to confirm today that Central Council has voted that this competition will go ahead. I want to thank Central Council members for their vision in supporting this competition, and Kevin and Paddy for their hosting of it”
Dublin City Council has opened its small grant scheme 2025 is open for applications.
The grant is open to sports clubs that have participants of any age and are aiming to increase participation in sport and physical activity throughout Dublin City.
The grant allocation is provided by Sport Ireland (through the National Local Sports Partnership Programme) and Dublin City Council. Grants typically range between €500 – €1,000.
IABA is delighted that Women in Sport Lead, Sophie Doolan, has been nominated for the prestigious Sport for Business “30 under 30” accolade, supported by PWC. Congratulations, Sophie!
All nominees will come together at an event on May 23rd, to meet in person, share experiences, and forge valuable connections. SFB will also examine additional ways to help those nominated enhance their careers and build strong friendships across the sector.