by Tomas Geraghty | Mar 26, 2013 | Uncategorized
Sunday March 24th 2013, will go down as one of the finest nights in Swinford Boxing Club history, the night the Olympic Champion, Katie Taylor came to town, and three of Swinford’s finest lined out alongside her. ...
by Tomas Geraghty | Mar 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
News just in – Swinford Boxing club will have another exponent on the “Road to Rio” bill in the TF Royal this evening…….10 year old Aoife Bredigan. It’s unimaginable to think that at 10 years of age and starting out in your...
by Tomas Geraghty | Mar 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
At the tender age of 13 and 15 years, what a dream it would be to meet your hero, a worldwide star and one of the most recognised faces in your chosen sport…..tomorrow evening Ciara Sheedy and Jack Kavanagh will not only fufil that dream, but will perform...
by Tomas Geraghty | Mar 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
Swinford Boxing Club will hold a Novice Exhibition Show on Good Friday March 29th @ 8pm. Proceeds of the show will go towards Róisín Tansey’s speedy recovery. All the members wish little Róisín the very best, and we offer any support we can give to her family....
by Tomas Geraghty | Mar 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
The good news keeps on coming….. Word just in that Jack Kavanagh will also be supporting Katie Taylor at the TF Royal on Sunday evening. This comes on the back of an announcement yesterday that Swinford’s Ciara Sheedy would be sharing the...
by Tomas Geraghty | Mar 20, 2013 | Uncategorized
It has been confirmed today that Ciara Sheedy will represent Swinford Boxing Club on the sold out Katie Taylor bill next Sunday night in the TF Royal Theatre in Castlebar. Earlier in the week Ciara was wondering how she would get a ticket to see...
by Tomas Geraghty | Mar 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
The rain didn’t dampen the spirits at today’s St Patrick’s day parade in Swinford. Preparations and lunch over at the Conway Gym and Fitness Centre it was time for the club to take to the streets along with participants from the local schools,...
by Tomas Geraghty | Mar 17, 2013 | Uncategorized
Jack Kavanagh lived up to his billing today by defending his Connacht title in style! Kavanagh travelled to Oughterard in confident mood and didn’t disappoint, conquering Patrick Lawrence of Eagle BC Westport, on a scoreline of 14 – 4. Nursing a...
by Tomas Geraghty | Mar 15, 2013 | Uncategorized
Tomorrow morning Jack Kavanagh will step into the the four cornered ring, in the defence of his Connacht Boys title. A large travelling contingent from Swinford will descend on Oughterard to see if Kavanagh can live up to the favourites billing, and capture a second...
by Tomas Geraghty | Mar 13, 2013 | Uncategorized
The club will be taking part in the annual Swinfrod St Patrick’s Day parade this weekend as is custom. All members are asked to meet in the Gym at 11:30 on Sunday so that preparations can be made. All particpants are asked to bring their boxing gear.
by Tomas Geraghty | Mar 11, 2013 | Uncategorized
Aoife Hennigan made it five Connacht titles in a row, at yesterday’s U18 championships in Foxford. Hennigan defeated a brave Sandra Cassidy of Castlebar BC in yesterdays final. Hennigan had defeated Cassidy over four rounds earlier in the season, in...
by Tomas Geraghty | Mar 11, 2013 | Uncategorized
Jack Kavanagh brought his A game to Foxford on Saturday, with a season’s best performance against Edward McDonagh of Titan’s club in Galway, and in the process advanced to next Saturday’s Connacht Final in Oughterard, on a scoreline of 15-5....
by Tomas Geraghty | Mar 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
The Connacht Boy/Girl 1,2,3 & U18 Championships get underway this weekend in the Foxford Sports & Leisure Centre.Weighing in on Saturday morning will be Jack Kavanagh and Aoife Hennigan. Kavanagh entered but missed the Mayo Championships through...
by Tomas Geraghty | Mar 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
Ciara Sheedy retained her Connacht title in last weekend’s Girl 5 Championships. Ciara’s journey to go one step better than last season and win an Irish Crown, continues in late April at the National Stadium, Dublin.
by Tomas Geraghty | Mar 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
swinfordboxingclub.com has been a huge success since it’s launch in January. The numbers of visitors each day has spiralled beyond club expectations. Our facebook page continues to see high volumes of traffic both day and night, and the interaction from members...
by Tomas Geraghty | Mar 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
Aoife Hennigan returned from a successful tournament in Germany yesterday after a confidence boosting performance against German European Champion Darlene Joerling. No quarter was given in a toe to toe battle which was unfortunately given exhibition status but...
by Tomas Geraghty | Mar 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
Aliesha McBrearty sent her thanks to Swinford Boxing Club this weekend, and most especially to Ciara Sheedy. Aliesha who has links with Swinford was greatful to Ciara for taking some time out from her training schedule ahead of the Connacht ladies Championships, to...
by Tomas Geraghty | Mar 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
In the week leading up to the launch of our new website three Swinford boxers were successful at the 2012/13 Underage Championships. The underage championships are a precursor for the actual championships for Boy and Girl 1. Aoife Bredigan, Saoirse Breen and Dylan...
by Tomas Geraghty | Mar 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
The Connacht Boy & Girl 4 and Youths Championships take place this weekend in the Foxford Sports & Leisure Centre. Ciara Sheedy will be the only Swinford representative making the short journey to Foxford in this age group, with Aoife Hennigan on International...
by Tomas Geraghty | Mar 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
The IABA have named a talented young squad to meet Germany in Germany on Friday and Sunday. A 14-strong Irish Youth and Junior squad take on Germany near Heidelberg on Friday and Sunday. The squad, which includes Swinford’s Aoife Hennigan, departed for Germany...
