Wexford IABA calls for Dean Walsh to be given chance after other selection fails to qualify

The Wexford branch of the Irish Amateur Boxing Association has called on the association for fairness... Two weeks ago, Belfast boxer Aidan Walsh was in Italy for a boxing qualifier. He was hoping to qualify for the Olympics, which are set to take place in Paris later this year. Even though Wexford boxer Dean Walsh …

Young Wexford woman crowned All-Ireland u-18 boxing champion

A Wexford woman was crowned All-Ireland u-18 boxing champion yesterday evening... Siofra Kenny, who is from Craanfrod in Wexford, was crowned the u-18 lightweight boxing champion at the National Stadium last night. Kenny fights out of Curadh Boxing Club, which was opened in Carnew less than three years ago in 2021. In the final, Siofra …

Wexford IABA claims that IABA high-performance institute is discriminating boxer Dean Walsh

The Irish Athletic Boxing Association recently announced a 22-strong training squad for this summer's Olympic Games in Paris... One Wexford native, Dean Walsh, has been named in the Team Ireland squad. It has recently been revealed that Dean Walsh has not been named as the first choice at 71kg, despite winning the last two National …

Wexford boxer Patrick Kelly loses out to Afghan representative

16-year-old Wexford boxer Patrick Kelly can walk away with his head held high... Kelly, who fights out of Kilmyshal Boxing Club in Wexford, represented Ireland at the World Junior Boxing Championships in Yerevan, Armenia. He made a fantastic start to the tournament. In his opening fight, he defeated Edgar Cornejo Pinacho of Mexico in the …

Winning streak continues for young Wexford boxer as he defeats Serbian representative

A young Wexford boxer is currently representing his county and country abroad... 16-year-old Patrick Kelly, who fights out of Kilmyshal Boxing Club in Wexford, is representing Ireland at the World Junior Boxing Championships in Yerevan, Armenia. Last Friday, he made a fantastic start to the tournament. In his opening fight, he defeated Edgar Cornejo Pinacho …

Young Wexford boxer opens account with a win at World Junior Boxing Championships

A young Wexford boxer is currently representing his county and country abroad... 16-year-old Patrick Kelly, who fights out of Kilmyshal Boxing Club in Wexford, is representing Ireland at the World Junior Boxing Championships in Yerevan, Armenia. Kelly opened his account with a win today. He defeated Edgar Cornejo Pinacho of Mexico in the featherweight division, …

Two Wexford natives win titles at Ireland’s National Elite boxing championship

There was success for two Wexford natives this weekend... Wexford town boxer, Dean Walsh, won his fight at the National Stadium on Saturday evening. Dean Walsh (St Ibar’s/Joseph’s, Wexford) defeated Eugene McKeever (Holy Family Drogheda), with the judges scoring it 3-2 in favour of the Wexford man. After the fight, Dean's uncle, Billy Walsh, presented …

Two young Wexford boxers selected on Irish team for European competition

Two young Wexford boxers have been selected to be part of an Irish boxing team... Both Sophie Lawlor and Kalib Walshe are part of the Irish squad that will take part in the European schools' competition. Kalib fights at 44kg, while Sophie fights at 54kg. Both boxers will represent their school, Wexford CBS, in the …

Wexford’s Mick to face TikTok star in Dublin boxing charity event

CIE is proud to present "Ard Ríocht," a charity boxing event scheduled for a Dublin date in 2024... The event will benefit Shannon's Hopeline, a charity whose mission is to educate and support young people and their families in the Dublin area on the importance of mental health. The charity aims to prevent suicide and …

Who are the Most Famous and Successful Wexford Athletes and Why?

Picture credit Wexford, a beautiful country located on the south-eastern coast of Ireland, has produced a remarkable array of talented athletes across various sports disciplines... From the thrill of Gaelic games to the precision of equestrian sports, Wexford boasts a rich sporting heritage. In this article, we will delve into the lives and achievements of …

Wexford’s Dean Walsh flies out to Poland for Olympic qualifier

Wexford's Dean Walsh flew out to Poland on Tuesday... The Wexford man is part of Team Ireland's selection to represent Ireland at the European games which acts as a qualifier for the Olympic games. Walsh will be competing at 71kg. The Wexford man is a five-time Elite national boxing champion, and his comeback win this …

Wexford boxer brings home silver medal from Haringey Box Cup in London

A Wexford boxer was fighting in the Haringey Box Cup last weekend... David 'Bomber' Kennedy, who fights out of Gorey Boxing Club in Wexford, travelled to London last week to compete in the Haringey Box Cup as part of the Team Ireland squad. In the quarter-final of the competition, Kennedy fought Ian Mackin from Newry. …