The IABA has named a ten-strong squad for the European Men’s and Women’s U/22 Championships in Vladikavkaz, Russia.
The tournament begins on March 8 with the finals schedule for St Patrick’s Day.
Amy Broadhurst, Aoife O’Rourke. Adam Hession, David Oliver Joyce and Gabriel Dossen, who all claimed National Elite belts at the National Stadium last Saturday, are included in the panel.
Paddy Donovan, who was involved in a classic welterweight final with Kieran Molloy on Elite finals night, lines out at 69kg.
Broadhurst and O’Rourke claimed gold and silver at the 2018 European U/22s in Romania to help Ireland finish in 10th spot in the medals table.
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European U/22 Championships Vladikavkaz, Russia March 8/17
Irish squad
Female
51kg Niamh Earley (Ryston)
57kg Mary Geraghty (St Anthonys)
60kg Amy Broadhurst (Dealgan)
64kg Shauna O’Callaghan (Clann Naofa)
75kg Aoife O’Rourke (Castlerea)
Male
52kg Adam Hession (Monivea)
60kg Davey Oliver Joyce (Ballymun)
64kg Pierce O’Leary (Dublin Docklands)
69kg Patrick Donovan (OLOL)
75kg Gabriel Dossen (Olympic)
Team Manager: Stephen Molloy
Head Coach: Dmitry Dmitruk
Coaches: Anita Just, Philip Keogh
R&J: Stephen Kelly