Ciara Plunkett 
The third in a series of U23 October test matches takes place at the National Stadium this Saturday. The series, in addition to High Performance training blocks, is a key part of preparation for the team to contest the European U23 Championships, taking place in Porec, Croatia, from November 14th to 25th. Saturday’s 17 test … Read more
Boxing Ireland is sharing the results of the member consultation as part of the development of the Pathway Strategy by Pathway Development Lead, Daithi McCabe. In August 2026, Boxing Ireland invited all adult members of every affiliated club to participate in this consultation process. 116 people clubs took part, of whom 20 expressed interest in … Read more
The latest edition of Boxing Ireland’s newsletter, The Round-Up, is out now. Read up on Paddy Nevin’s European U17 Championship gold, the naming of the Team Ireland team to contest the European U23 Championship in Croatia in November. Results of elections to Boxing Ireland Provincial Councils are again re-platformed and High Performance Director, Jon Mackey, … Read more
Boxing Ireland is seeking applications for Boxing Development Officer roles in Dublin City, delivered in partnership with and part-funded by Dublin City Council. These roles will coordinate and deliver boxing participation and community development programmes across Dublin City, creating accessible opportunities for children, young people and adults. Working closely with Dublin City Council, affiliated clubs, … Read more
The 2027 High Performance Selection Policy has been approved by the Board of Directors. Boxers intending to enter and compete in the 2027 Elite Championships are invited to review the policy, so that they may understand how boxers become part of the National High Performance Squad and, thereafter, the criteria used to selection boxers to … Read more
The Team Ireland team to contest the 2026 European U23 Championships in Porec, Croatia, has been named. This benchmark tournament is an important one for boxers transitioning from Youth to Elite, and up to 40 European Boxing federations are eligible to enter. The 18-strong Team Ireland includes 2025 European U23 Championship silver medalist, Natalia Fasciszewska, … Read more
Team Ireland will return from Budva, and the 2026 European U17 Championships with 6 medals: 1 gold, 1 silver and four bronze. Ireland also finished 7th in the overall medals table, out of 40 countries. England finished first, Russia second and Ukraine 3rd. Paddy Nevin has been crowned European U17 Champion at 70kg. The Mullingar … Read more
Boxing Ireland, Sport Ireland and the sporting community are joining together to reduce abuse directed toward officials in all sports. The Respect for Officials campaign, based on the mantra of ‘Passion for Sport. Respect for Sport’, is focused on tackling abuse from competitors & spectators, declining numbers of officials across sport, and officials retention challenges … Read more
Two Team Ireland boxers have won through to the finals of the 2026 European U17 Championships – and four boxers will come home with bronze. Thomas O’Reilly has up-graded to at least a silver medal. The now two-time European medalist boxed his 75kg semi final against Montenegro’s Veselin Dedic, and was the 4-1 winner, scored … Read more
Results are being shared of elections to Boxing Ireland Provincial Councils. Congratulations to all newly elected members and officers, their clubs and families on winning election to key leadership and governance roles.