22 bouts were decided on the opening night of boxing in the 2025 National Junior Cadet Championships

Results, Friday May 9th.

44kg   Louise Joyce (Olympic L) W/O         

54kg   Conan McSorley (Two Castles) W/O

54kg   Luqman Diaf (Jobstown) beat Cian Dermody (Treaty), 5-0

54kg   Charlie Flanagan (Tredagh) beat Tadhg Moran (Whitechurch), 5-0

54kg   Daire McGuinness (St Monicas) beat John Delaney (Urlingford), 5-0

54kg   Michael McDonagh (Avona) beat Luke Wall (Lucan), RSC1

57kg   Jack Murphy (Golden Gloves M) W/O

57kg   Gerald McDonagh (Mitchelstown) beat Fionn McSweeney (Elite M), 5-0

57kg   Davey Nevin (Mullingar Shufflers) W/O

57kg   Ryan Gillan (Canal) W/O

57kg   Kalib Walshe (Wexford CBS) W/O

57kg   Keith Muma (Tredagh) W/O

57kg   Phelim Hogan (Crumlin) W/O

63kg   Lorcan Holohan (Portlaoise) beat Kai Dynes (Immaculata), 5-0

63kg   Lucas McIvor (Oakleaf) beat Reece Taylor (Dunboyne), 3-2

63kg   Darren Joyce (Sacred Heart D) W/O

63kg   Jude McLaughlin (Antrim) beat Samuel Wallace (Sacred Heart L), RCS2

66kg   Niall O’Driscoll (Muskerry) beat Kieron Murphy (Kanturk), 5-0

66kg   Abdul Ogunse (St Brigids Eden) beat Daithi Kelly (Loughglynn), 3-2

66kg   Ruairi Walker (Corpus Christi A) W/O

66kg   Cayden Cummings (Cookstown) beat Edward O’Reilly (Sacred Heart D), 4-1

66kg   Darren O’Toole (Jobstown) beat Michael O’Neill Maher (St Marys NR), 5-0

Boxer Advisory

• The withdrawal of any boxer must be notified to the National Registrar, Stephen Connolly, by phone: 086 1546746.
• As the Cadet championships form a basis for team selection to international competition, please be aware that all entrants must hold a current up to date Irish passport, with at least 6 months remaining to expiry
• No international competition kits to be worn by any boxers; boxers may wear club kit, only
• Any club making an entry to the championships affirms that the entrant is not a member of any other club, in any jurisdiction.
• Any misbehaviour or misuse of social media in a negative manner from members of any club relating to a boxer/coach/official will be referred to the IABA Discipline Officer under the IABA Complaints and Discipline Code, communicated to all clubs on May 17th 2024.

Saturday, May 10th – Boxing begins at 11am.

Weigh in: 8am to 9am

All programmes are subject to change

Central Council has issued a revised calendar for the remainder of 2025, and confirmed the weights to be boxed at each championships.

All dates are subject to change.

2025 National Elite Competition

Dates: June 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th 6th

Year of Birth: 1985 – 2006

Male Weights: 47kg, 50kg, 55kg, 60kg, 65kg, 70kg, 75kg, 80kg, 85kg, 90kg, 90+kg

Female Weights:  45kg, 48kg, 51kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 65kg, 70kg, 75kg, 80kg, 80+kg

National Under 19 Championship                                         

Dates: July 4th, 5th, 6th, 11th, 12th, 13th & 18th

Year of Birth: 2007-2008

Male Weights:  47kg, 50kg, 55kg, 60kg, 65kg, 70kg, 75kg, 80kg, 85kg, 90kg, 90+kg

Female Weights:  45kg, 48kg, 51kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 65kg, 70kg, 75kg, 80kg, 80+kg

National Under 15 Championships  

Dates:  August 8th ,9th ,10th ,15th ,16th & 29th, 30th                                           

Year of birth: 2011 – 2012

Male Weights:  30kg, 33kg, 35kg. 37kg, 40kg, 42kg, 44kg, 46kg, 48kg, 50kg, 52kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63kg, 66kg, 70kg, 75kg, 80kg, 90kg, 90+kg

Female Weights: 30kg, 33kg, 36kg, 38kg, 40kg, 42kg, 44kg, 46kf, 48kg, 51kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 64kg, 70kg, 75kg, 75+kg

National Under 23 Championship                                         

Dates:                                 Sept 19th, 20th, 21st 26th, 27th, 28th

Year of Birth:                     2003 – 2006

Male Weights:                   47kg, 50kg, 55kg, 60kg, 65kg, 70kg, 75kg, 80kg, 85kg, 90kg, 90+kg

Female Weights:               45kg, 48kg, 51kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 65kg, 70kg, 75kg, 80kg, 80+kg

National Intermediate Championship                                  

Dates:                                 November 21st, 22nd, 23rd , 28th, 29th, 30th

Year of Birth:                     1985 – 2006

Male Weights:                   47kg, 50kg, 55kg, 60kg, 65kg, 70kg, 75kg, 80kg, 85kg, 90kg, 90+kg

Female Weights:               45kg, 48kg, 51kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 65kg, 70kg, 75kg, 80kg, 80+kg

National Calendar Box Cups

Monkstown International Box Cup: July 24th, 25th & 26th                                                                    

Emerald Box Cup: August 22nd, 23rd & 24th

Ireland West Box Cup: September 3rd to 7th

Cuchulainn Box Cup: September 27th to 28th                              

Esker Female Box Cup: October 17th ,18th & 19th

Halloween Box Cup, Belfast: October 24th, 25th, 26th & 27th                    

Limerick Box Cup: November 1st & 2nd

Wexford Box Cup: November 7th, 8th & 9th                        

Saint Michael’s Athy Box Cup: December 5th, 6th & 7th                                                                

A High Performance Coaching seminar will take place on Saturday, May 24th.

It will follow the Ireland V Austria Elite International, taking place at the in The Westville Hotel, Enniskillen, BT74 6HR from 7pm on Friday, May 23rd.

The HP Seminar will focus on practical fundamental skills, and will be led by High Performance Head Coach, Zauri Antia, and HP Coaches.

Beginning at 10am, it will take place in Castlepark Leisure Centre, Lisnaskea, BT92 0JJ

This seminar follows on from 6 held in 2024 – in Belfast, Castlerea (2), Derry, Dublin and Mitchelstown.

Seminar Registration

The seminar is open to all registered members of successfully affiliated clubs.

Places are limited to 40.

Registration is available here: https://shout.com/s/ymT05WSz

Ireland V Austria Elite International

Ireland will take on Austria in a keynote Elite International in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, in May.

This is the fourth international to take place to date in 2025, following the hosting by Central Council of 3 Youth internationals against Wales, and France/India, in March. These took place in Derry, at the National Stadium, and at Holy Family Boxing Club, Drogheda.

This May 23rd international will feature 10 bouts, and three supporting contests. It is being hosted by Erne Boxing Club, as part of a pilot project. Austria has named its team:

M57 Elite Michel Marinkovic

M60 Elite Erik Burushijan

M63.5 Elite Sewak Burushijan

M67 Elite Alfred Nana

M71 Elite Rahman Altamirov

M75 Elite Marcel Menil

M75 Elite Malik Kahngariev

M80 Elite  Lucky Aimufa

M86 Elite  Michael Derouchie

Team Ireland’s team will be named in due course.

Structure

This is a pilot project, and a collaboration between High Performance Unit and Central Council. The structure involves a club, county board or provincial unit, in this case Erne BC, hosting the International, and making provision for a High Performance Seminar the morning after the International.

The host unit makes all of the local arrangements, including transport, food, board and venue for the International and the HP seminar, and retains all revenue raised on the door, less any attendant expenses. This pilot structure has the capacity to enable the holding of more Internationals, across all age groups and throughout the Association – which will have the net effect of increasing development opportunities for boxers and the staging of high quality boxing events in areas other than Dublin.

Following review of this pilot structure, Central Council may elect to make host bidding available to all club, county board and provincial units, subject to certain criteria.

Tickets

Tickets are limited to 250 and available through Erne Boxing Club or The Westville Hotel, Enniskillen, BT74 6HR from Friday, April 25th. Please contact Greg Copeland on +44 7516 368421

Tickets are priced at £25 for adults & £15 for children aged under 16 . All IABA members get 20% discount price of £20 for adults & £10 for children under 16

Schedule

May 22nd: Team Austria arrives

May 23rd: Ireland v Austria Elite International: 7pm-11.30pm in The Westville Hotel, Enniskillen, BT74 6HR

May 24th: High Performance Coaching Seminar: From 10am, in Castlepark Leisure Centre, Lisnaskea, BT92 0JJ

May 24th: Sparring Session, 1pm-3pm at Erne Boxing Clubs, Lisnaskea

May 25th: Team Austria departs

A second phase of required pre-affiliation workshops is open for registration, in preparation for affiliation for the 2025/2026.

94 clubs attended the 16 workshops which took place between April 23^rd and May 3^rd. Seven more workshops will take place between May 12^th and 23^rd. Representatives of county boards and provincial units are also welcome to attend.

The workshops will assist clubs in a number of ways:

• Introducing your club to the upgrade which means your club’s coaching and non-coaching volunteer profiles now include their Garda Vetting/Access NI check information. This means every club can see at a glance when their members’ vetting will expire.
• Signposting your club in reviewing your coach data, to ensure all coaches’ qualifications are present, and accurate
• Signposting your club in ensuring all members, not just competitive boxers, are included in their portals so that they are insured.

There will also be advisories and guides on:

• The Garda Vetting/AccessNI check processes
• The practicalities of managing a Safeguarding concern at a club level – what to do if a concern is raised in your club.

Registration & Schedule

Registration for all workshops is available here: https://shout.com/s/PgOaxwXW   Your club’s workshop attendee will receive the access link on the day of the workshop they’ve booked in for.

Date	Day	Time
May 12th	Monday	1.15pm
May 14th	Wednesday	7pm
May 17th	Saturday	10.30am
May 20th	Tuesday	7pm
May 21st	Wednesday	1.15pm
May 22nd	Thursday	7pm
May 23rd	Friday	1.15pm

FAQ

• How long will the workshop take? Around 30 minutes
• Who in my club should attend? The person who manages your club’s Blocworx portal. If the person who manages your club’s portal cannot attend, the club can nominate another member who commits to sharing all of the workshop information with the club’s Blocworx manager.
• What if my club was not available for any of the first phase of 16 workshops, and the second phase of 7 available? If more workshops are needed, they will be provided.

Additional information is now available on the 2025 National Elite Competition – entries opened on Tuesday, May 6^th and will close at 5pm on May 23^rd.

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 23^rd.

Accommodation

Antrim County Board has arranged discounts for accommodation at 4 hotels close to the competition venue – Girdwood Community Hub, 10 Girdwood Avenue, Belfast, Antrim, BT14 6EG. If clubs wish to avail of available discounts, they are encouraged to do so quickly, as the number of discounted rooms per hotel is limited.

• Ramada Hotel Belfast – www.wyndhamhotels.com/hotels/19804?corporate_id=1000096153  (5 minute drive from the venue Belfast City Centre based)
• Balmoral Hotel Belfast – Contact Orlaigh Henderson orlaigh@balmoralhotelbelfast.co.uk (10-minute drive from the venue)
• Lansdowne Hotel Belfast – Contact info@thelansdownehotel.co.uk (5-minute drive from the venue)
• Beechlawns Hotel Belfast – Contact Beechlawn Hotel info@beechlawnhotel.com (10-minute drive from the venue)

Advisory for clubs preparing boxers for the 2025 National Junior Cadet Championships

The Elite Competition will conclude days before the beginning of the 2025 National Junior Cadet Championships. As many clubs will have boxers contesting both tournaments, several clubs based close to the Girdwood Community Hub have kindly offered will make training space available for Junior Cadet boxers throughout the Elite Competition. These clubs are:

• Star Boxing Club: Liam Corr
• Emerald Boxing Club: Jay Delaney
• Ormeau Boxing Club: Charlie Toland
• Holy Family Boxing Club: Paddy Barnes
• Saints Boxing Club: Liam Cunningham
• Clonard Boxing Club:  Peter Graham
• Glengormley Boxing Club: Malachy Scott