Ireland’s talented young male and female prospects will complete their final training camp in Waterford this weekend ahead of the start of the European Junior Male and Female Championships in Galati, Romania later this month.

The squad are booked in to train in Dungarvan from Thursday and leave for Romania on Wednesday week.

Boxing begins on May 23 in Galati.

Team Ireland have been putting in the hard hours in the gym every weekend since the Open Cadets in March and head coach Billy McClean believes they’ll be in top form in eastern Europe.

“The squad have been training really hard since the Cadets. Dungarvan will be their final training camp and we’ll see how the fighting Irish get on in Romania,” he said.

“I expect that the European juniors will be very competitive, it always is. All the big nations will be there but our team will be ready for the challenge.”

The IABA have named a 25-strong panel of Irish champions for Romania.

Ulster feather Martin McCullough impressed en route to gold at the Cadets and his club coach told today’s Irish News that he believes the Gleann NC southpaw can finish in a podium position in Galati.

“He’s driven, he’s thinking about these Europeans constantly – about getting a medal. Ruairi Dalton was up training with us and he’s been to a few Europeans and Worlds and he was giving him a bit of advice. I really believe he can do it, said Dee Walsh.

“The wee lads he beat in the semi-final and the final down in Dublin were both European medallists, so he 100 per cent can medal.”

Walsh was impressed with the quality at the Open Senior Cadets at the National Stadium.

“I couldn’t get over the standard down there,” he admitted.

“It really shocked me the level of opposition down there, all the kids across the weight divisions were really, really good, so when his hand was raised it was some buzz – I haven’t had a buzz like that since winning the All-Irelands myself.”

European Male and Female Junior Championships Galati, Romania, May 22/June 2

Irish squad

Female

46kg Breda Quilligan (Rathkeale)
48kg Robyn Kelly (Ballynacargy)
50kg Marie Marine-Gabriel (Mulhuddart)
52kg Rachael Lawless (Portlaoise)
54kg Aaliyah Butler (Monivea)
57kg Nicole O’Sullivan (Corinthians)
60kg Shelby Myres (Crumlin)
63kg Winnie McDonagh (Neilstown)
66kg Tegan Farrell (Arklow)
70kg Shauna Doherty (Sacred Heart, Dublin)
75kg Dearbhla Tinnelly (Clann Naofa)
80kg Margaret Stokes (Callan)

Male

46kg Dylan Eagleson (St Pauls,Antrim)
48kg Michael Donoghue (St Michaels Athy)
50kg Jason Nevin (Olympic Mullingar)
52kg Donagh Keary (Rathfirlnd)
54kg Mustafa Edris (Monkstown, Dublin)
57kg Martin McCullough (Gleann)
60kg Michael McCarthy (Mayfield)
63kg Thomas King (Ratoath)
66kg Taylor Guiney (Drimngh)
70kg Eoghan Lavin (Ballyhaunis)
75kg Mark Duffy (Charlestown)
80kg John Ward (Brosna)
80+kg Thomas McDonnell (Docklands)

IABA President: Dominic O’Rourke
Team managers: Eugene O’Kane Snr and Anne Murphy
Coaches: Billy McClean, James Doyle, Gerard McDaid, John Gallagher, Aoife Hennigan
R&J: Loughlin Gannon

Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA)
Ulster Operations Manager
Job Vacancy

The Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) is the National Governing Body of Sport responsible for the development and management of the sport of amateur boxing in Ireland.
The IABA is seeking to appoint an Ulster Operations Manager. The successful candidate will work closely with the Ulster Boxing Council and the County Antrim Board, whist being accountable to the IABA. The post will be responsible for the implementation of the IABA Strategic Plan and the Ulster Boxing Council’s implementation Plan, throughout the Province of Ulster.
DURATION OF POST: This post will be funded initially for Duration (2 years) with the possibility of extensions (Probationary period 6 months).
LOCATION: House of Sport, 2a Upper Malone Road, Belfast.

Job Description/Main Areas of Responsibility
 To lead a review of the governance arrangements for Boxing in Ulster, ensuring that future governance arrangements reflect best practice governance principles and are in line with the objectives of the IABA and the recommendations within the Independent Review of Boxing in Ulster.
 To be responsible for the strategic development of boxing in Ulster in line with the IABA strategic plan and the Ulster Boxing Council Implementation plan.
 To develop and implement the annual business plan for boxing in Ulster, setting out key goals for the year, targets and resource allocations. To monitor and report on the implementation of the plan to the CEO of the IABA and the relevant provincial structures.
 To take forward plans and programmes to address:
o club facility development;
o the establishment of a high performance centre for boxing, and
o the identification of appropriate neutral venues for training and tournaments across Ulster.
 To work with a range of organisations in NI, the UK and Ireland to progress the development of boxing in Ulster. In particular to promote good practice in relation to equality legislation in Northern Ireland, focusing in particular on agreeing pragmatic solutions to the recommendations contained in the Independent report on Boxing in Ulster.
 Act as the Lead Equality Officer within Ulster on behalf of the IABA ensuring boxing remains committed and progressive in terms of Equality Standards.
 To work with staff, office bearers and relevant Committees in the development of policies, procedures, practices and programmes that will ensure good governance, sound financial management and build capacity at all levels of boxing in Ulster.
 To recruit and manage agreed human resources of the organisation working within Ulster according to the authorised personnel policies and procedures of the IABA, ensuring adherence with current laws and regulations.
 To lead and manage agreed marketing and public relation activities with the aim of ensuring that Boxing in Ulster is presented in a positive light to members, the public, the media and any key stakeholders.
 To proactively seek and negotiate all forms of funding in respect of the development of Boxing in Ulster. All agreements are subject to approval of the CEO of the IABA.
 To ensure that all resources owned or leased by the organisation are maintained in good order.
 To travel within Northern Ireland, Ireland the UK in order to fulfil the business needs of the organisation.
 To undertake such other reasonable tasks other than those specifically listed herein as requested and directed by the CEO or Board of the IABA.
Irish Athletic Boxing Association – Ulster Operations Manager

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
Educational and
Professional
Qualifications
*A degree or equivalent 3rd level qualification which can be demonstrated, is relevant to the post;
or
IABA may consider 5 years experience working in a similar role within an environment which can be proven relevant to the post.
*A degree or equivalent 3rd level qualification in a business related subject.
Previous Experience
(all experience should be demonstrable)
*5 years full time (or part time equivalent) experience in a position with responsibility for financial and/or resource management.
*3 years full time (or part time equivalent) experience in managing staff.
* 3 years experience of managing or implementing significant change within an organisation.
Experience of developing, implementing and leading business plans and strategies.
Experience of developing, implementing and monitoring policies and procedures.
Experience of leading a project and following it through to a successful conclusion.
Experience of working within a sports development environment and of sport as a business.
Experience of working as part of a team.
*Experience of attracting and securing funding/sponsorship.
*Experience of working and/or engaging with voluntary organisations
Knowledge and Understanding
*Knowledge and understanding of
governance requirements and issues
within organisations.
An understanding of and a commitment to the values of the IABA.
A knowledge and understanding of sport and the sporting landscape in Ulster and Ireland.
Knowledge and understanding of governance requirements within the voluntary and public sector.
Knowledge of voluntary organisations and of the particular challenges of this sector.
Knowledge of boxing.
Special Aptitudes
*Competent in the use of Microsoft suite of software including, word and powerpoint.
A high level of written and oral communication and presentation skills.
An ability to act on personal initiative and take well evaluated decisions within tight time-frames when necessary.
A high standard of influencing skills. Strong team player.
Strong team player, excellent organisational and administrative skills.
Demonstrable leadership skills.
Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise with a range of personnel and build relationships.
Self-motivated and committed.
Circumstances
*Ability to attend evening and weekend meetings and to undertake occasional travel including overnight stays.
*Access to a form of transport that will permit the post holder to meet the needs of the post in full.
*Ability to communicate effectively in English.

The IABA is an Equal Opportunities employer. If you would like to apply for the role of IABA Ulster Operations Manager as indicated above, please send a CV outlining your qualifications and experience and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability to the role.

Please submit your application to Human Resources Manager, electronically to info@iaba.ie no later than 5pm on Wednesday 29th May 2019.
Note: Late applications will not be accepted or considered and canvassing will disqualify.

Please note that Saturday’s draw (1pm session) has been revised, as of 11.15 am this morning, May 14.

Please scroll down for revised finals draws for the Girl 1 to 6 Championships at the National Stadium.

Boxing begins at 6pm on Friday and 1pm on Saturday.

Friday’s finals night begins with a parade. All boxers are requested to be at the National Stadium at 5pm sharp.

Weigh-in times

Friday – 8am to 9am and 12pm to 1pm at the National Stadium

Saturday – 8am to 9am at the National Stadium.

Click here for results so far.

The IABA wishes all athletes the very best of luck in their finals.

Weekend Admission prices (payable at the door)

Child (U/14) €5

Club deal available for 10 or more  is €5 per person child/adult

Girls 1 to 6 National Championships National Stadium Dublin

Friday, May 17

Finals (6pm)

Girl 1 Finals

27kg Chelsea O’Driscoll (Togher) V Keely Stevens (Charlestown)
29kg Jacinta Murray (Enniscorthy) W/O
31kg Ava McNamee (Olympic Mullingar) V Ava McCabe (Jobstown)
33kg Jordan Barrett (Olympic Galway) V Rachel Myers (South Meath)
35kg Teagan Farrelly (Dunboyne) V Katie Heraty (St Annes)
37kg Shania McCrudden (Riverside) V Demi McGuigan (St Monicas)
41kg Sienna Fitzpatrick (Jobstown) V Sadhbh Quinn (Galbally)
43kg Roisin Dinnigan (Frenchpark) V Georgia Larkin (Darndale)
45kg Kim O’Sullivan (Setanta L) V Seoirse McCarthy (St Pappins)

Girl 4 Final

66kg Grace McAllorum (St Davids Naas) V Laura Moran (St Annes)

Girl 5 Final

48kg Aoifa Williamson (Curragh) V Deanna Parke (Antrim)

Girl 1 Finals

47kg Chelsea Jordan (Muskerry) V Keyleigh Whelan (Avona)
49kg Sarah Murphy (St BrigidsKildare) V Ella Hawkins (Drimnagh)
53kgCaoifhlionn Grant Moloney (Togher) W/O
55kg Katelyn King (St BrigidsEdenderry) W/O
57kg Sarah Cowan (Evolution) V Mary McDonagh (Tralee)
59kg Chloe Goode (Crumlin) W/O
63kg Kate Kelly (Ryston) V Mary Mongan (Doolin)
66kg Grace Duhig (St Francis) W/O
77kg Grace Moran (Ballyhaunis) W/O

Girl 6 Final

52kg Nicole Clyde (ntrim) v Fionna O’Keefe (Rathkeale)

Girl 2 Finals

31kg Aglentina Kotar (Bantry) V Stacey O’Connor (Jobstown)
33kg Codie Kilgannon (Ballinacarrow) W/O
35kg Nicole Kinsella (St Marys NR) V Carlagh Mullarney (Ballyhaunis)
37kg Abbie Coventry (Jobstown) V Sophie Curley Gray (Dealgan)
39kg Lauren Mullally (Rosslare) V Muireann Bradley (Letterkenny)
41kg Meabh Delaney (Swords) V Jamie O’Rourke (Wexford)
45kg Shauna Riordan (SliabhLuachra) V Chloe Black (Tullow)
47kg Elissa O’Brien (Enniscorthy BA) V Caragh Murphy (Oughterard)
49kg Natalie Mongan (Corpus Christi) V Sophia Shydenko (Ballybrack)
51kg Kathleen Casey (St Francis) V Niamh Keogh (Olympic Mullingar)
53kg Reka Cummins (St JosephsEdndry) V Leah O’Gorman (Clonmel)
55kg Katie Byrne (Mulhuddart) V Caoimhe Foley (Paulstown)
57kg Nell McLoughlin (Eagle C) V Lucy Abbott (St BrigidsEdenderry)
59kg Ava Touhy (Clara) V Shannon Costello (Elphin)
61kg Casey Dermody (Raging Bull) V Cobhlaith Doyle (Newington)
66kg Ava Rose Lyndon (Glin) V Jodie Byrne (St Teresa’s)

Saturday, May 18

Finals (1pm)

Girl 3 Final

51kg Georgina McGovern (Drimnagh) V Natalie Fasciszewski (Aglish)

Girl 4 Final

59kg Alex Kinihan (Birr) V Sadhbh Blood (Doolin)

Girl 6 Final

48kg Codi Lafferty (Raphoe) V Janlin Rodin (Portlaoise)
54kg Roisin Kennedy (Craanford) V Megan Lehane (Rylane)

Girl 5 Final

57kg Amy O’Brien (Four Kings) V Saoirse Roche (Legacy)

Girl 2 Final

68kg Nikita Iyamu (Crumlin) v Sorcha Conroy (Connemara)

Girl 3 Finals

35kg Mary Doll Carthy (St Micheals Athy) W/O
37kg Jessica Murphy (Enniscorthy BA) W/O
39kg Caoimhe Kinsella (St Anthony’s/Pats) V Bethany Dunne (St Brigids Edenderry)
43kg Katie O’Keeffe (Kanturk) V Megan Delaney (St Brigids Kildare)

Girl 6 Final

66kg Leah Gallen (Raphoe) V Linda Desmond (Rylane)

Girl 3 Finals

45kg Sophia Elstone (Ardnaree) V Rebecca Kavanagh (Mulhuddart)
47kg Caitlyn O’Connor (Kilfenora) V Carlagh Irving (Illies GG)
49kg Tia Attewell (Tobar Pheadair) V Nora Jackman (Paulstown)
53kg Ella Hanlon (Glin) V Alannah Attewell (Tobar Pheadair)
55kg Rebecca Collins (Glin) V Arianna Usetilate (Tipperary Town)
57kg Courtney Joyce (Clonmel) V Alicia King (Ratoath)
59kg Hope Gallagher (Achill) V Gabrielle Mongan (Whitechurch)
61kg Helena Mongan (Doolin) V Jade McNamee (Olympic Mullingar)
63kg Ellie Young (Coleraine) V Emma Keating (Paulstown)
66kg Dayna Elbharaoui (Crumlin) V Erin Ridge (Connemara)
72kg Breanna Tobin (Spartan M) W/O
75kg NasyaMcJin-Igelige (Clann Naofa) V Breanna Ryan (Setanta)
75+kg Aoife Scully (Monkstown D) V Cliona Darcy (Tobar Pheadair)

Girl 4 Finals

43kg Emily Fowler (Wexford CBS) V Kaylin Geary (Emyvale)
45kg Macy Cunningham (Crumlin) V Brenda Collins (Dunree)
49kg Lilly Jordan (Olympic Mullingar) V Holly Connolly (Ballagherderreen)
51kg Shakira Donoghue (St Ailbhes) V Labhaoise Glynn (Cloghan)
53kg Leah O’Keeffe (Kanturk) V Robyn Murran (St Brigids Kildare)
55kg Cori Gleeson (St Francis) V Dionne Hannafin (Neilstown)
57kg Yasmin Meredith (Corinthians) W/O
61kg Chelsea McDonagh (St Brigids Kil) W/O
63kg Mollie Sheppard (Rathfirland) W/O
68kg Kim Lane (Ballybrack) W/O
70kg Karolina Swic (St Michaels NR) W/O
72kg Julia Remenyuk (Tredagh) W/O
76kg Amira Elbharaqui (Crumlin) V Abbey Murphy (Raging Bull)

Saturday May 18

Finals (5pm)

Girl 5 Finals

43kg Nicole Buckley (St Carthages) V Anna Doherty (Dunree)
46kg Niamh Duncan (Rochfordbridge) V Georgina Lavery (Rathfirland)
50kg Georgina Sheridan (Tipperary Town) V Kelly Heffernon (Geesala)
52kg Mya Price (St Francis) W/O
54kg Katelyn Horan (Sliabh Luachra) W/O
60kg Ava Fitzmaurice (Sliabh Luachra) W/O
63kg Aimee Carey (Geesala) V Rebecca Hennessy (Togher)
66kg Miaidagh McSwine (Oakleaf) V Gemma Walsh (Raging Bull)
70kg Abi Sutton (Drimnagh) V Dominika Gulli (Bracken)
75kg Kaitlyn Doyle (St Brigids Kildare) V Jodie Byrne (Darndale)
80kg Leanne Kirwan (Craanford) V Megan Potter (Gateway)

Girl 6 Finals

46kg Alanna Mayse (Two Castles) W/O
48kg Codi Lafferty (Raphoe) V Janlin Rodin (Portlaoise)
50kg Mia Robbins (Gorey) V Chantelle Robinson (Tipperary Town)
57kg Ellie Mai Gartland (Clonmel) V Niamh Fay (Swords)
60kg Keisha Attewell ( Tobar Pheadair) V Sinainn Glynn (Cloghan)
63kg Leanne Murphy (Togher) V Kaci Rock (Four Kings)
70kg Rachel Desmond (Riverstown) W/O
75kg Lisa O’Rourke (Castlerea) W/O
80kg Kim Whelan (St Brigids Kildare) V Bethany Doocey (Castlebar)
80+kgCaoimheCarthy (St Brigids Kildare) V Kori Goad (Ballyduff)