Carleigh Irving aims for Irish glory in Cadet final

written by Chris McNulty February 28, 2020

EUROPEAN bronze medallist Carleigh Irving chases her latest Irish title tonight.

The Illies Golden Gloves woman faces Katie O’Keefe from Kanturk in the 48kgs decider at the National Senior Cadet finals.

Irving goes through the ropes of the National Stadium as the sole Donegal representative.

The rising Illies ace defeated Siofra McGuire (Tobar Pheadair) on a unanimous decision in her semi-final.

Last August, the diminutive Irving won bronze at the European Schoolboy/Schoolgirl Championships in Georgia. A superb win over Ozkan Pinar from Turkey secured her place on the podium.

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Chris McNulty

Author of 'Boxing In Donegal: A History (2021)' - the definitive history of the sport in County Donegal - and 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the 2019 memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.

Carleigh Irving aims for Irish glory in Cadet final

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