by Tomas Geraghty | Jul 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
Last Friday night was session number two for our white collar participants. A large turnout again and a high tempo session, at which everyone impressed. A good run was followed by a session of skills training, finished off with a bag “punch out”. It was...
by Tomas Geraghty | Jun 29, 2013 | Uncategorized
The work is now done, the talking over, and time for the action to begin. The Irish team depart Dublin airport tomorrow morning for Hungary, and Ciara Sheedy will be looking to add to her ever growing medal haul, as she represents our country in the 63kg division....
by Tomas Geraghty | Jun 26, 2013 | Uncategorized
Training for our White Collar boxers continues this Friday evening at 8pm. A great turn out last week and more expected this week. Still room for 2 more people on the bill if anyone is interested, just come along on Friday.
by Tomas Geraghty | Jun 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
Ciara Sheedy takes part in the final training camp this week ahead of the European Ladies Boxing Championships. The ladies will have next weekend to wind down before flying to Hungary on Sunday June 30th. The Competition Venue is the Hotel Helikon Sport and...
by Tomas Geraghty | Jun 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
Swinford Boxing Club scooped six awards at Saturday night’s Mayo Boxing Board awards dinner in Hotel Ballina. After a superb first year in boxing, which included an appearance on the Katie Taylor, “Road to Rio” bill, Aoife Bredican scooped the...
by Tomas Geraghty | Jun 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
Friday night was the first night’s training for our white collar participants. A good attendance for night number 1 of the six weeks intensive training, saw 14 participants begin the journey, how many will finish is yet to be seen. Signs are good though, as the...
by Tomas Geraghty | Jun 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
Yesterday saw St Anne’s BC Westport visit the Conway Gym & Fitness Centre for an evening of exhibitions. The standard of boxing was exceptional considering it was the first time in the ring for some of our newer members. Featuring for Westport were Megan...
by Tomas Geraghty | Jun 19, 2013 | Uncategorized
A larger than anticipated crowd attended the Annual General Meeting of the club last night, where the business of the coming season was discussed. The following officers were elected for the 2013/2014 season: Chairperson – John Geraghty Secretary – Karen...
by Tomas Geraghty | Jun 17, 2013 | Uncategorized
Just a reminder that the AGM of Swinford Boxing Club takes place tomorrow night at 9:15pm in the Conway Gym & Fitness Centre. All nominations have now been recieved and order of business agreed.
by Tomas Geraghty | Jun 17, 2013 | Uncategorized
Thanks for everyone who has signed up for the club’s White Collar fundraiser. Our promise is that you will all finish your 6 weeks with us glad you took part. Our first training session will take place next Friday evening @ 8pm in the Conway Gym & Fitness...
by Tomas Geraghty | Jun 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
Unfortunately lady luck was in Tom Stoke’s corner on Friday evening, as a decision that could have and perhaps should have gone Jack Kavanagh’s way, didn’t. After three rounds of top class boxing, the title was anyone’s, many from Swinford...
by Tomas Geraghty | Jun 13, 2013 | Uncategorized
Tomorrow evening at 6pm in the National Stadium, Dublin, Jack Kavanagh will take to the ring for the final leg of his bid to become National Cadet Champion 2013. After 3 years going to the well, Jack believes that this will finally be his time. The mood was good at...
by Tomas Geraghty | Jun 13, 2013 | Uncategorized
The annual general meeting of Swinford Boxing Club takes place next Tuesday 18 June 2013 at 9:15pm in the Conway Gym & Fitness Centre. Nominations for club executive officers as well as committee members, can be forwarded with proposer and seconder names to...
by Tomas Geraghty | Jun 11, 2013 | Uncategorized
On Thursday 20th June 2013 Swinford Boxing Club will hold an exhibitions evening at the Conway Gym & Fitness Centre in Swinford. Boxing on the night, will be our underage stars from 8-10 years, along with some of our older boxers who will be making their debuts....
by Tomas Geraghty | Jun 10, 2013 | Uncategorized
Another record breaking week on swinfordboxingclub.com. Over 1200 people visited our website this week, to catch up with all things Swinford Boxing. Those who visited would have read of the exploits of Jack Kavanagh en route to Friday’s national Cadet final @...
by Tomas Geraghty | Jun 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
Jack Kavanagh boxed his heart out this weekend to set up a date with destiny next Friday evening. Jack found his best performance of the year in Friday evening’s quarter final, winning by TKO in round three. On top from the outset Jack landed two heavy left...
by Tomas Geraghty | Jun 7, 2013 | Uncategorized
Jack Kavanagh is back in action this weekend at the National Junior Cadet championships in Dublin. Prepartions have been intense, and Jack is in the best shape he has been since joining the club. This morning’s weigh-in went as planned, and spirits are high in...
by Tomas Geraghty | Jun 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
Good news in abundance this week with the announcement that four Swinford boxers are to be honoured at the Annual Mayo Boxing Board awards on the 22 of June 2013. Having boxed alongside her idol Katie Taylor eralier in the season, Aoife Bredigan will top of a...
by Tomas Geraghty | Jun 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
Thank you to everyone who gave so generously to our Annual Church Gate Collection this weekend, your contribution is greatly appreciated.
by Tomas Geraghty | Jun 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
Swinford Boxing Club is affording 20 people the opportunity to experience what life is like in the four cornered ring. Anyone who has stepped between the ropes will tell you that you cannot replicate the rush one experiences when face to face with an opponent and the...
