14 2024 National Elite Championship Men’s Semi Finals were completed at the home of Irish Boxing this evening:

57kg Jude Gallagher (Two Castles) beat Dylan Eagleson (St Pauls), 5-0

57kg Adam Hession (Monivea) beat Davy Joyce (Holy Family L), 3-2

60kg Nathan May (Dublin Docklands) beat Jordan Smith (Holy Family L), 5-0

60kg Jason Nevin (Olympic L) beat Jake Rapple (Monkstown D), 5-0

63.5kg John Paul Hale (Star) beat Anthony Malanaphy (Erne), 4-1

63.5kg Aaron O’Donoghue (Golden Gloves M/Defence Forces) beat Darren O’Connor (Olympic C), 3-2

67kg Ryan McCarthy (Fr Horgans) beat Ben Teeling (Holy Family L), 5-0

67kg Cian Cramer (Cabra) beat Davie O’Neill (Charleville), 3-2

71kg Dean Walsh (St Ibars/Josephs) beat Darragh Gilroy (Fr Flanagans), 5-0

71kg Eugene McKeever (Holy Family L) beat Matthew McCole (Illies GG), 4-1

80kg Gabriel Dossen (Olympic C) beat Sean O’Bradaigh (Drimnagh), 5-0

80kg Kelyn Cassidy (Saviours Crystal) beat Jason Clancy (Sean McDermott), 5-0

92kg Jack Marley (Monkstown D) beat Patrick J Ward (Olympic C), 5-0

92kg Wayne Rafferty (Dublin Docklands) beat Eamon Tighe (Ballinacarrow) 5-0

2024 National Elite Championship Finals

5pm

67kg Ryan McCarthy (Fr. Horgans) V Cian Cramer (Cabra)

63kg Linda Desmond (Rylane) V Isabella Hughes (St Marys D)

75kg Christopher O’Reilly (Holy Family L) V Joshua Olaniyan (Jobstown)

60kg Kellie Harrington (St Marys D) V Zara Breslin (Tramore)

48kg Lois Walsh (Fr Flanagans) V Carol Coughlan (Monkstown D)

6pm

48kg Bryce Collins (Holy Trinity) W/O

60kg Nathan May (Dublin Docklands) V Jason Nevin (Olympic L)

54kg Jennifer Lehane (DCU Athletic) V Niamh Fay (Ballyboughal)

57kg Jude Gallagher (Two Castles) V Adam Hession (Monivea)

50kg Shannon Sweeney (St Annes) V Daina Moorehouse (Enniskerry)

75kg Aoife O’Rourke (Olympic C) V Ciara Ginty (Geesala)

7pm

92+kg Illia Mtsariashvili (Docklands) V Martin McDonagh (Crumlin)

71kg Dean Walsh (St Ibars/Josephs)V Eugene McKeever (Holy Family L)

54kg Oisin Worsencroft (St Colmans) V Danny Duffy (Raphoe)

92kg Jack Marley (Monkstown D) V Wayne Rafferty (Dublin Docklands)

57kg Kellie McLoughlin (St Catherines) V Michaela Walsh (Holy Family GG)

Break: 5 minutes

8pm

70kg Shauna Kearney (Bunclody) W/O

51kg Ricky Nesbitt (Holy Family L) V Sean Mari (Monkstown/Defence F)

66kg Christina Desmond (Dungarvan) V Grainne Walsh (St Marys D)

80kg Gabriel Dossen (Olympic C) V Kelyn Cassidy (Saviours Crystal)

63.5kg John Paul Hale (Star) V Aaron O’Donoghue (Golden Gloves M)

86kg Vitali Ustimov (Celtic Eagles) V James Redmond (Ballybrack)

Tickets

Finals – November 11th

Ringside: €50

Angles: €40,

Gallery: Adults €30/Under 14s: €10

Club tickets – 10% discount on face value, with a minimum purchase of 10.

Finals tickets may be purchased at the Box Office on November 3rd, 4th, and 10th.

Finals tickets are available for purchase on 085 131 1870 from Monday, November 6th to Friday, November 10th, between 9am and 5pm.

Watch the Finals live.

IABA is delighted to affirm a renewal of our partnership with Sport TG4.

The station, and Nemeton Productions, live-streamed the 2023 National Elite Championship Finals on January 21st – the finals were watched by over 44,000 people.

The 2024 finals will take place on Saturday, November 11th, at the home of Irish boxing, beginning at 5pm. Seán Bán Breathnach, Cuán Ó Flatharta, Antoine Toto Ó Gríofa & Kaci Rock will share commentary & co-commentary.

The 2024 National Elite Championship finals are another key step on the Road to Paris for IABA athletes. Five boxers – lightweight Olympic Champion, Kellie Harrington, Tokyo Olympians 75kg Aoife O’Rourke and 57kg Michaela Walsh, as well as 63.5kg Dean Clancy and 92kg Jack Marley, have already qualified for the 2024 Olympics.

Respondents to IABA’s online member Strategic Consultation have identified structural reform of the federation as their key priority.

The consultation was launched in advance as IABA prepares for the development of a Strategic Plan, 2024-2028. This process kicks off with the first member Strategic Forum at the National Stadium Dublin, at 1.30pm on November 11^th. The Strategic Forum is open to all adult members, and registration is not required.

When asked what areas of governance reform they would most like to see across the association, 53% of respondents highlighted structural reform:

Key points:

44% of respondents were from Leinster

41% of respondents have been in boxing for more than 30 years

32% of respondents were aged 55-64 years old.

Among their positive contributions to the growth and development of boxing, respondents noted:

*Cavan diversion programme Cavan school completion programme school and colleges. Currently working with Cavan development board with refugees and other misplaced adults as well as classes due to begin in Cavan Ukrainian centre for those interested. Awards from Cavan C.C. and Cavan T.C. 

*Teaching the right aspects of boxing 

*Developed a policy of inclusiveness to give all boxing levels the opportunity to engage in the sport 

*Started a new club in a town that had no previous history in boxing

Members are asked to share their views on the Board of Directors, Central Council, Provincial Councils/Units, High-Performance, and Staff, as well as on the governance of the federation.

The consultation was anonymous.

A 15 strong Team Ireland squad has departed to contest the European U22 Championships, taking place in Budva, Montenegro, from November 9th to 20th.

320 boxers from 38 countries have registered to contest the tournament: Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, England, Estonia, France, Georgia, IBA – Germany, Greece, Hungary, IBA – Neutral, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kosovo, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, IBA – Netherlands, Northern Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey and Wales.

The host city, Budva, has a special resonance for Team Ireland – it was the location of the 2022 Women’s European Championship, where the team came home with 3 gold, a silver and 2 bronze medals, topping the table in the process.

Team Ireland had a very successful campaign at the 2022 European U22 Championships in Porec, Croatia, in March of that year, returning with 3 gold medals, 1 silver and 3 bronze medals. The golds were claimed by heavyweight and now Paris 2024 Olympian, Jack Marley, Lisa O’Rourke who would claim a World gold just 2 months later, and 54kg Niamh Fay

The women’s team finished joint 2^nd in the tournament’s medals rankings and 3^rd out of 24 countries in the team rankings. Turkey and Italy were in first and second, respectively.

The men’s team finished 7th out of 33 nations – Turkey and Ukraine, with 13 boxers apiece, finished in first and second, respectively.

Team Ireland

48kg Nicole Buckley, St Carthages BC

50kg Chantelle Robinson, Saviours Crystal BC

57kg Robin Kelly, Ballynacargy BC

70kg Evelyn Igharo, Clann Naofa BC

75kg Bethany Doocey, Castlebar BC

81kg Dearbhla Tinnelly, Clann Naofa BC

48kg Padraig Downey, St. John Bosco BC, Antrim

51kg Clepson dos Santos, Holy Trinity BC

57kg Donagh Keary, Rathfriland BC

60kg Rhys Owens, Erne BC

63.5kg James “Shamie” McDonagh, St Paul’s Waterford

67kg Gareth Dowling, Dublin Docklands

75kg Gavin Rafferty, Dublin Docklands

80kg James Whelan, Dublin Dockland

86kg Kian Hedderman, O.L.O.L BC

Support Staff:

Team Manager, Sean Crowley

Coach: Jay Delaney

Coach: Lynne McEnery

Coach: Liam Cunningham

Coach: Aoife Hennigan

Physio: Lorcan McGee

R&J: Stephen Kelly

The bout order has been confirmed for the 2024 National Elite Championship Finals. Doors at the National Stadium open on Saturday at 4pm. Boxing begins at 5pm.

5pm

67kg: Winner V Winner

63kg: Linda Desmond (Rylane) V Isabella Hughes (St Marys D)

M75kg: Christopher O’Reilly (Holy Family L) V Joshua Olaniyan (Jobstown)

F60kg: Kellie Harrington (St Marys D) V Zara Breslin (Tramore)

M54kg: Oisin Worsencroft (St Colmans) V Danny Duffy (Raphoe)

F48kg: Lois Walsh (Fr Flanagans) V Carol Coughlan (Monkstown D)

6pm

M48kg:  Bryce Collins (Holy Trinity)W/O

M60kg: Winner V Winner

F54kg: Jennifer Lehane (DCU Athletic) V Niamh Fay (Ballyboughal)

M57kg: Winner V Winner

50kg: Shannon Sweeney (St Annes) V Daina Moorehouse (Enniskerry)

F75kg: Aoife O’Rourke (Olympic C) V Ciara Ginty (Geesala)

7pm

92kg+ Illia Mtsariashvili (Docklands) V Martin McDonagh (Crumlin)

71kg: Winner V Winner

M54kg: Oisin Worsencroft (St Colmans) V Danny Duffy (Raphoe)

92kg: Winner V Winner

F57kg: Kellie McLoughlin (St Catherines) V Michaela Walsh (Holy Family GG)

Break: 5 minutes

8pm

70kg: Shauna Kearney (Bunclody)  W/O

51kg: Ricky Nesbitt (Holy Family L) V Sean Mari (Monkstown/Defence F)

66kg: Christina Desmond (Dungarvan) V Grainne Walsh (St Marys D)

80kg: Winner V Winner

63.5kg: Winner V Winner

86kg:  Vitali Ustimov (Celtic Eagles) V James Redmond (Ballybrack)

Men’s Semi Finals

14 2024 National Elite Championship Men’s semi-finals will be decided at the home of Irish Boxing on Friday, November 10th from 7pm – results of Women’s semi-finals, boxed on November 4th, are here

57kg Jude Gallagher (Two Castles) V Dylan Eagleson (St Pauls)

57kg Davy Joyce (Holy Family L) V Adam Hession (Monivea)

60kg Nathan May (Dublin Docklands) V Jordan Smith (Holy Family L)

60kg Jake Rapple (Monkstown D) V Jason Nevin (Olympic L)

63.5kg John Paul Hale (Star) V Anthony Malanaphy (Erne)

63.5kg Darren O’Connor (Olympic C) V Aaron O’Donoghue (Golden Gloves M)

67kg Ryan McCarthy (Fr Horgans) V Ben Teeling (Holy Family L)

67kg Cian Cramer (Cabra) V Davie O’Neill (Charleville)

71kg Darragh Gilroy (Fr Flanagans) V Dean Walsh (St Ibars/Josephs)

71kg Eugene McKeever (Holy Family L)   V Matthew McCole (Illies GG)

80kg Gabriel Dossen (Olympic C) V Sean O’Bradaigh (Drimnagh)

80kg Jason Clancy (Sean McDermott) V Kelyn Cassidy (Saviours Crystal)

92kg Jack Marley (Monkstown D) V Patrick J Ward (Olympic C)

92kg Eamon Tighe (Ballinacarrow) V Wayne Rafferty (Dublin Docklands)

Weigh-In Arrangements

November 10^th: 8am to 9am and 12pm to 1pm.

November 11^th: 8am to 9am

Tickets

Semi Finals – November 10th

Adults, €20

Under 14s: €5

Purchase

Tickets are available from the Box Office.

Finals – November 11th

Ringside: €50

Angles: €40,

Gallery: Adults €30/Under 14s: €10

Club tickets – 10% discount on face value, with a minimum purchase of 10.

Finals tickets may be purchased at the Box Office on November 3^rd, 4^th, and 10^th.

Finals tickets are available for purchase on 085 131 1870 from Monday, November 6^th to Friday, November 10^th, between 9am and 5pm.

Watch the Finals live.

IABA is delighted to affirm a renewal of our partnership with Sport TG4.

The station, and Nemeton Productions, live-streamed the 2023 National Elite Championship Finals on January 21st – the finals were watched by over 44,000 people.

The 2024 finals will take place on Saturday, November 11th, at the home of Irish boxing, beginning at 5pm. Seán Bán Breathnach, Cuán Ó Flatharta, Antoine Toto Ó Gríofa & Kaci Rock will share commentary & co-commentary.

The 2024 National Elite Championship finals are another key step on the Road to Paris for IABA athletes. Five boxers – lightweight Olympic Champion, Kellie Harrington, Tokyo Olympians 75kg Aoife O’Rourke and 57kg Michaela Walsh, as well as 63.5kg Dean Clancy and 92kg Jack Marley, have already qualified for the 2024 Olympics.

IABA is preparing for the development of a Strategic Plan, 2024-2028 – the first member Strategic Forum will take place at the National Stadium Dublin, at 1.30pm on November 11^th.

To prepare for the first forum, and to enable members who cannot attend on that day to share their views, IABA has opened an online member strategic consultation.

This consultation is anonymous and is open to all adult members of all clubs. The consultation takes under 10 minutes to complete, and includes the facility for members to share their vision for the future of Irish boxing.

Members are asked to share their views on the Board of Directors, Central Council, Provincial Councils/Units, High-Performance, and Staff, as well as on the governance of the federation.

The consultation is available here. It will close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 8^th, and the results will be published in advance of the Strategy Forum at the National Stadium on November 11^th.