Irish boxing champion, Ceire Smith, who claimed her career was damaged after she swallowed a sharp dental instrument during root-canal treatment, has settled her High Court action.

Irish boxing champion Ceire Smith is suing her dentist and the HSE claiming her boxing career has been damaged after she swallowed a sharp dental instrument during root canal treatment.

The Cavan boxer has been beaten by Russia's Saiana Sagatavea on points in their flyweight quarter-final.