Darryl Moran (Illies Golden Gloves)
DARRYL Moran of the Illies Golden Gloves has been named on the nine-man Irish squad for the forthcoming 2014 European Youth Championships in Zagreb, Croatia.
The Championships take place between October 17 and 26 and five-time Irish champion Moran will compete at 49kgs.
Moran took the Irish Under-18 49kgs title in June, defeating Stephen McKenna from the Old School BC in Monaghan. Moran had toppled Carndonagh man Liam Callaghan in the semi-final and he powered to a 30-27, 29-28, 29-28 final win over McKenna.
Pre-Championships, Moran had fought at a tournament with the Kincorth BC in Fraserburgh, Scotland when the Illies club visited.
His win over McKenna was his fifth Irish title and he’ll head to Zagreb confident of making a mark.
Diary dates
A NUMBER of club tournaments have been confirmed for the new season: September 6th, St John Bosco; October 25th, Finn Valley; November 2nd, Letterkenny; November 29th Raphoe. A Donegal select will also take on a Mayo select in the Dalton Inn, Claremorris on Saturday, November 29th.
Meanwhile, the Donegal Boxing Board’s annual awards night takes place in the Abbey Hotel, Donegal Town on September 27th. A new cup in memory of Dr Denis McLaughlin will be presented to the best junior boxer on the night.
Raphoe ABC
THE Raphoe Boxing Club will reopen again on Monday, September 1 for the new season. Training for 8/10 year olds is Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-7pm. Training for eleven year olds upwards takes place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights at 7pm. All new and old members are welcome.
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