The line-up of the Boxing Ireland Elite Championship finals has been completed following tonight’s second session of semi finals – and some superb contests are in prospect.
Paris Olympian Daina Moorehouse of Enniskerry BC in Wicklow will take on Ulster Elite champ and 2022 European silver medalist, Caitlin Fryers of Immaculata BC, Belfast, in the 51kg Elite final. Daina was the 5-0 winner over 2024 European Champion, Shannon Sweeney of St. Anne’s BC, Mayo. Caitlin was the winner on the same score over Niamh Early (Unit 3, Naas) v Caitlin Fryers (Immaculata).
Paris Olympian Jenny Lehane (DCU BC) was won through to the Elite 54kg final with a unanimous decision win over Ulster Elite champ Nicole Clyde of Antrim BC – and will take on European medalist, Robyn Kelly of Ballynacargy BC, Westmeath. Robyn was the 5-0 winner over Niamh Keogh (Olympic Mullingar) in a Westmeath derby.
Galway’s Adam Hession (Monivea BC) has set up a finals contest against Paris Olympian, Jude Gallagher of Tyrone’s Two Castles OBA. Both were the unanimous decision winners over respective opponents: Adam Kiely of Saviours Crystal BC Waterford and Gavin Ryan of Ratoath Golden Gloves. Jason Nevin of Olympic BC Mullingar will meet Paris Olympian Dean Clancy in the 65kg final. Jason was the 4-1 winner over Luke Hall of Rochfordbridge in a Westmeath derby while Clancy was the 3-2 winner over Dublin’s Roy Colgan of Avona BC.
Robbie Olusola (Celtic Eagles) will take on World Youth medalist Nathan Ojo of Esker BC Dublin in the Elite 85kg final. Robbie was the 3-2 split decision winner over Jason Clancy Jr (Sean McDermott)
And Paris Olympian, heavyweight Jack Marley of Monkstown BC Dublin, will take on Garyn McAllister of North Down BC. Jack was the 5-0 winner over Dublin Docklands’ Wayne Rafferty.
Semi Final Results
1. 51kg Daina Moorehouse (Enniskerry) beat Shannon Sweeney (St Annes), 5-0
2. 51kg Caitlin Fryers (Immaculata) beat Niamh Early (Unit 3, Naas), 5-0
3. 54kg Jennifer Lehane (DCU Athletic) beat Nicole Clyde (Antrim), 5-0
4. 54kg Robyn Kelly (Ballynacargy) beat Niamh Keogh (Olympic Mullingar), 5-0
5. 60kg Adam Hession (Monivea) beat Adam Kiely (Saviours Crystal), 4-0
6. 60kg Jude Gallagher (Two Castles OBA) beat Gavin Ryan (Ratoath GG), 5-0
7. 65kg Dean Clancy (Sean McDermott) beat Roy Colgan (Avona), 3-2
8. 65kg Jason Nevin (Olympic Mullingar) beat Luke Hall (Rochfordbridge)
9. 70kg Terry McEntee (DCU Athletic) beat Cian Cramer (Cabra), 3-2
10. 70kg Jon McConnell (Holy Trinity) beat Ryan Jenkins (Jobstown) 5-0
11. 85kg Nathan Ojo (Esker) beat Brian Kennedy (St Brigids Eden) 5-0
12. 85kg Robbie Olusola (Celtic Eagles) beat Jason Clancy Jr (Sean McDermott) 3-2
13. 90kg Jack Marley (Monkstown D) beat Wayne Rafferty (Dublin Docklands)
14. 90kg Garyn McAllister (North Down) WO
Finals
Boxing on Saturday will begin at 6pm, and doors at the National Stadium will open at 4.45pm.
There are five champions by walkover: 48kg Ide Cashell (Ballymun) 70kg Evelyn Igharo (Clann Naofa BC, Co. Louth), 80kg Emma Keating (Paulstown BC, Kilkenny), 80+kg Cliona D’Arcy (Tobar Pheadair BC, Galway) and 90+kg Willie John McCartan (Gilford ABC)
48kg Ide Cashell (Ballymun BC Dublin) W/O
80kg Keelyn Cassidy (Saviours Crystal BC Waterfrod) V Josh Olaniyan (Jobstown BC Dublin)
54kg Jennifer Lehane (DCU BC) V Robyn Kelly (Ballynacargy BC Westmeath)
75kg Gavin Rafferty (Dublin Docklands) V Tadgh O’Donnell (Jobstown)
60kg Kellie Harrington (St Mary’s Tallaght) V Kellie McLoughlin (St Catherine’s, Dublin)
65kg Dean Clancy (Sean McDermott BC Leitrim) V Jason Nevin (Olympic BC Mullingar)
75kg Aoife O’Rourke (Castlerea BC Roscommon) V Shauna Kearney (Bunclody BC Wexford)
50kg Louis Rooney (Star BC Belfast) V Sean Mari (Monkstown Dublin)
65kg Grainne Walsh (St Marys Tallaght) V Linda Desmond (Rylane BC Cork)
15 Minute Break
55kg Patsy Joyce (Olympic BC Mullingar) V Clepson dos Santos (Holy Trinity BC Belfast)
51kg Daina Moorehouse (Enniskerry BC Wicklow) V Caitlin Fryers (Immaculata BC Belfast)
57kg Michaela Walsh (Holy Family GG Belfast) V Sarah Cunningham (O’Rourke’s BC Dublin)
60kg Adam Hession (Monivea BC Galway) V Jude Gallagher (Two Castles OBA, Tyrone)
70kg Evelyn Igharo (Clann Naofa BC Co. Louth) W/O
90kg Jack Marley (Monkstown Dublin) V Garyn McAlister (North Down BC)
85kg Nathan Ojo (Esker, Dublin) V Robbie Olusola (Celtic Eagles, Galway)
80kg Emma Keating (Paulstown BC Kilkenny) W/O
70kg Terry McEntee (DCU BC) V Jon McConnell (Holy Trinity BC Belfast)
80+kg Cliona D’Arcy (Tobar Pheadair BC Galway) W/O
90+kg William McCartan (Gilford) W/O
Tickets
Tickets are available for individual days of boxing throughout these championships, and passes for the entire competition encompassing all days of boxing. Buy tickets here
All seating is general admission, and tickets are available for:
Club ticket for 2 adults and 10 children: finals, only €100
Adults: full competition €80/one day €25
OAPs: full competition €40/one day €10
People aged 18-23 in full time education or training: full competition €40/one day €10
Children under 18: full competition €40/one day €10
Watch
TG4 will live-stream Saturday’s finals, with full commentary. The co-commentary team includes reigning Ulster Elite champion Kaci Rock, and former Boxing Ireland internatonal athlete, Antoine “TonTon” Griofa.
Honourees
President Anto Donnelly will bestow a series of awards before the beginning of boxing in the 2026 National Elite Championship Finals. This will include two Lifetime Achievement accolades, and Honours in Memoriam, starting at 5.15pm.
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