Wexford charity boxing night raises over €2,100

Eire Season 004 took place on October 11th in Enniscorthy, Wexford, marking an exciting homecoming event that showcased incredible local and national talent.... The evening featured a series of thrilling matchups, with several new champions being crowned across multiple divisions. Mick Abidoye Jr. made history by becoming a two-time division champion, while Cryisewight and Raul …

White-collar boxing event to take place in Wexford

A white-collar boxing event will be taking place in Wexford... Created in Eire, the brainchild of Enniscorthy's Mick Abidoye, will be promoting a white-collar boxing event entitled 'Eire Season 004'. It's the fourth time that Abidoye - and Created in Eire - has hosted a boxing event. The Wexford man has also hosted charity football …

Pro Wexford boxer goes 5-0 with latest win on headline bill in Spain

While most of the boxing world's attention was on Conor Benn and Chris Eubank over the weekend, one Wexford boxer also had an excellent win... Wexford native, Dean Gonzalez Furlong, went 5-0 in the professional boxing ranks on Saturday night. For the second-time running, the Wexford man headlined a bill in Alicante, Spain. He was …

Wexford girl wins semi-final and is now in final of National Youth Boxing Championship

A Wexford woman's stardom continues to rise... Young Wexford boxer, Kayleigh Byrne who fights out of Gorey Boxing Club, was fighting in the semi-final stages of the National Youth Championships in the National Stadium in Dublin last night. She came into the fight in good form, having defeated Amy Choquet of Dunboyne Boxing Club on …

One Wexford boxer to take part in National Elites this month

One Wexford boxer will be taking part in the National Elites this month... Bunclody boxer, Shauna Kearney, has entered into the national competition among Ireland's best. She will be fighting in the 75kg division. Other boxers have also entered into the same division including Aoife O Rourke, Aoibhe Carrabine, Bethany Doocey and 20-year old Dubliner, …

Wexford boxer Dean Gonzalez Furlong aiming to perform and cannot wait for Waterford card

It's a great time to be a follower of boxing in Wexford... Wexford now has three professional boxers to support. Whereas just over six months ago, Wexford didn't have any boxers to support in the pro ranks - they now have three, with boxer David Kennedy from Gorey along side the Wexford town duo of …

The Wexford Box Cup returns this November

The Wexford Box Cup will return next month... The Wexford Box Cup will take place in St Joseph’s community centre in Bishopswater from November 8th to November 10th. Now in its sixth year having started in 2018, the eagerly-awaited Wexford Box Cup is only three weeks away. This event is run by St. Ibar's Boxing …

Watch: Wexford’s Conor McDonald is interviewed by friend and former boxer Niall Kennedy

It's always interesting when two sports people from different sports come together... That has always been the case for two of these Wexford and Gorey locals. Former Wexford professional boxer, Niall Kennedy, was joined by Wexford hurling star, Conor McDonald, on his most recent vodcast. Unlike others, one thing that was quite unique about the …

Two Wexford natives going for Gold in Youth European Boxing Championships

A young North Wexford girl is bidding for a Gold medal in the Youth European Boxing Championships today… Kayleigh Byrne, who has already secured a bronze medal at least, will be fighting today for a Gold medal. She defeated a local favourite in the previous round in Bosnia According to her coaches, she will be …

Three Wexford boxers selected on Irish team for European Junior Championships

Three young Wexford boxers have been selected for Team Ireland... Team Ireland will be competing at the European Junior Championships in 2024. Ireland did not compete at last year's competition, but the last time they competed - in 2022 - they brought back a massive haul of 10 medals. Two Wexford boxers have been selected …

Watch: Wexford FC U19 player scores absolute rocket against Cork City

A Wexford u-19 player scored an absolute screamer recently... Richard Lapite scored a cracking goal against Cork City away. Wexford FC lost out 2-1 yesterday, but they'll be looking forward to their next clash against CK (Carlow-Kilkenny) United in a derby clash. Watch the cracking goal below: https://twitter.com/WexfordFC/status/1680979623612481537 Value our site? Register NOW for as …

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 …

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