Homecoming planned for European Bronze medalist Kayleigh Byrne

A special homecoming celebration is being planned in Gorey this weekend... Local boxing talent Kayleigh Byrne will be returning home from the U-19 European Boxing Championships with a European bronze medal. Kayleigh, a 17-year old and a member of Gorey Boxing Club, impressed at the U-19 European Championships with three superb performances, competing against opponents …

Two Wexford boxers selected with Team Ireland for Under 19 European Championships

Wednesday was a great day for two young Wexford boxers.... On Wednesday, two Wexford boxers learned that they were selected with Team Ireland to represent their country at the upcoming European Championships. The European Championships will take place in at the at the Černá Louka Arena in Ostrava, Czech Republic from September 30th to October …

Welsh opponent revealed for Kayleigh Byrne with Team Ireland

The matches have been unveiled for a thrilling night of boxing at the historic Guildhall in Derry – Ireland Youth will take on a Wales Youth national team… This is a key development event for the boxing stars of the future and the international will be preceded by exhibition bouts including young boxers from Derry, …

Another medal on the mantlepiece for talented Wexford boxer

It's been some year for this talented Wexford boxer... Kayleigh Byrne, who trains out of Gorey Boxing Club, has added another medal to her collection. Over the weekend, the young Gorey boxer won the Emerald Box Cup. In the semi-final, she defeated a three-time national champion from Northern Ireland. In the final, which took place …

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