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Two Wexford boxers will return from Serbia with European U19 bronze medals after impressive performances for Team Ireland... Wexford CBS' Kalib Walshe and Kayleigh Byrne of Gorey Boxing Club both reached the semi-finals of the European U19 Championships in Loznica. Walshe, competing at 60kg, progressed through the competition with wins over opponents from Israel, Bosnia …
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The European U19 Boxing Championships will take place in Loznica, Serbia, from August 11 to August 22, with two talented Wexford boxers selected to represent Team Ireland on the international stage. Gorey Boxing Club's Kayleigh Byrne has been named in the Irish squad at 51kg, while Kalib Walshe of CBS Wexford has earned selection in …
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A Wexford duo are set to be the two team captains for Team Ireland for the upcoming European Championships... The Team Captains for the Team Ireland team contesting the European U19 Championships have been named and are: Kayleigh Byrne and Patrick Kelly. Kaleigh, who contests at 51kg, is of Gorey BC, Co. Wexford and Patrick, a 70kg …
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The Olympics may be over, but the Paralympics are just about to begin... There is one major difference between the Oylmpics and the Paralympics, which are under two different Governing bodies. Olympic athletes tend to be able-bodied, while the Paralympics feature athletes with disabilities such as limb deficiency, as well as vision and intellectual impairment. …
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Jenna, pictured centre, with her Team Ireland team mates. A Wexford woman was on a successful Olympics team with Team Ireland... Jenna Carty from Wexford was a member of Team Ireland's Women's Basketball team at this year's Special Olympics World Games. Carty, along with her team-mates, won gold medals following their exploits on the courts …
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A Wexford boxer has been named on the 'Team Ireland' squad for an upcoming international tournament... Wexford man Dean Walsh claimed his fifth national elite title last month. After his exploits in the National Elites, he has been named on Team Ireland's squad for the upcoming 74th Strandja International Tournament, taking place in Sofia, Bulgaria. …
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