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Irish National glory for Sam Magee and Chloe Magee

written by Chris McNulty February 4, 2019
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Sam Magee and Chloe Magee won an 11th FZ Forza Irish Senior National title in 12 years yesterday.

The Raphoe brother-sister combination proved too hot to handle in the Championships in Dublin.

The Magees defeated Paul Reynolds and their niece Rachael Darragh in the final.

Reynolds and Darragh were tough opponents, but it was the Magees who came out on top 21-14, 22-20 in the final.

The Magees didn’t have it all their own way, but their experienced saw them through.

On their way to the final, the Magees beat Adam Mcallister and Rachael Woods (21-9 21-11) and the pairing of Daniel O’Meara and Alexandra Troy (21-8 21-11).

Darragh reached three finals yesterday, losing out in the women’s singles final to Kate Frost 21-15 21-12.

However, Darragh teamed up with Sara Boyle to win the women’s doubles, with a win over Oral Flynn and Vicki Pesti.

Rachael Darragh, right, with Sara Boyle after their womens doubles win

Darragh and Boyle were 21-11 21-13 winners, giving Darragh a gold and two silvers for the weekend.

In the men’s singles final, Joshua Magee was beaten in an epic match by Johnathan Dolan. In three games, Dolan prevailed 21-16 14-21 21-14.

 

Irish National glory for Sam Magee and Chloe Magee was last modified: February 4th, 2019 by Chris McNulty
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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.

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