Person: Grainne Walsh

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Shop staffed entirely by cancer survivors to open in Dublin

A shop that is stocked and staffed entirely by cancer survivors is to open in Dublin today.

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Irish ‘wolf pack’ claims more medals in Minsk

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Michaela Walsh through to Euro final on mixed morning for Irish boxers

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Kurt Walker secures 5th Irish medal at European Games

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Nevin and Buckley secure medals at European Games

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Bolger looks to scupper Walsh’s European dream

Three out of five not bad for Ireland’s boxers in Minsk

Ireland enjoyed seeing three boxing medal hopes progress on Day 4 of the European Games in Minsk – but Dean Gardiner and Kieran Molloy have bowed out at the hands of experienced Eastern European hard men.

Mon, 24 Jun, 2019

Ireland's Walker and Walsh progress in boxing, but Gardiner leaves European Games

Walsh made a winning start in a bid for gold at the European Games in Minsk.

Mon, 24 Jun, 2019

Irish boxers to enter the ring at European Games today

Boxing, cycling, judo and shooting are occupying Irish thoughts on day two of the European Games in Minsk.

Sat, 22 Jun, 2019

Here are the Irish athletes competing in the European Games 2019

Archery supplies Ireland’s first interest at the European Games in Minsk, with just one Irish competitor in action on the opening day.

Fri, 21 Jun, 2019

Kieran Molloy and Patrick Donovan promise fireworks as Kellie Harrington returns

Reigning welterweight champion Kieran Molloy takes on precocious challenger Patrick Donovan in what looks a certain show-stealer at this year’s National Elite Finals.

Fri, 22 Feb, 2019

Kurt Walker shocks Peter McGrail to claim Euro gold

Kurt Walker stunned England’s European Elite champion, Peter McGrail, to claim the European Union Elite 56kg title in Valladolid, Spain, last night.

Mon, 19 Nov, 2018

Boxing: Shooting won’t put Taylor off fighting

Katie Taylor, the IBF and WBA lightweight champion, is “ready to fight” on July 28 despite the shooting of father Peter in her hometown of Bray this week.

Fri, 08 Jun, 2018

Gráinne Walsh and the new wave of women boxers

A top soccer prospect in her early days, Gráinne Walsh turned to boxing at 16 and never looked back.

Sat, 24 Feb, 2018

Beer of the week: Smoked Chilli Porter

Metalman Heat Sink Smoked Chilli Porter , 5.0% ABV; 330ml — €2.80

Sat, 27 Aug, 2016

‘Delighted’ Katie Taylor books Olympics spot after tough duel

Katie Taylor qualified for her second successive Olympics after subduing battling Mexican lightweight Victoria Torres at the World Women’s Elite Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan yesterday.

Wed, 25 May, 2016

Determined Katie Taylor now just one step from Rio Olympics

Katie Taylor will book a ticket for Rio 2016 if she beats Mexico’s Victoria Torres this afternoon – and she could also qualify if she loses.

Tue, 24 May, 2016

Gráinne Walsh within one win of capturing a World medal

Offaly welterweight Gráinne Walsh moved to within one win of becoming the only Irish boxer besides Katie Taylor to medal at the World Women’s Elite Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan yesterday.

Mon, 23 May, 2016

Beer of the week: Metalman Orange is the New Black, 4.3% ABV, 330ml — €2.95

Stockists: Bradleys, No. 21 Group, Stacks, Ardkeen, World Wide Wines, Mchughs, Drink Store

Sat, 02 Apr, 2016

20% increase in number of women setting up firms

Participation by female entrepreneurs in Enterprise Ireland’s High Potential Start-Up programme increased to 20% this year. The target was 18%.

Tue, 29 Dec, 2015

Katie Taylor claims first Irish title in the ring

Katie Taylor - minus her dad and coach in her corner for the first time this decade - claimed her first Irish title in the ring at Dublin’s National Stadium last night.

Sat, 28 Nov, 2015

Metalman Brewing has its export sales in the can

Blazing a trail in Ireland with canned craft beer, Waterford company Metalman Brewing is focusing on expansion and on exports.

Mon, 26 Oct, 2015

Nurses dismiss ‘home help at 2012 levels’ claim

A claim by the health minister that home-help and home care package services have been preserved at 2012 levels has been countered by nurses who cited examples of elderly and infirm patients who have had home support hours cut this year.

Sat, 11 May, 2013

Blackwater impressive winners in schools quiz

BLACKWATER Community School, Lismore, defeated Clonmel opposition at the Clonmel Park Hotel last evening, winning impressively with a score of 104.

Thu, 13 Mar, 2008

Gardaí in alleged assaults on sisters not to be punished

TWO gardaí who allegedly assaulted two young women in Grafton Street, Dublin, five years ago, will not face disciplinary action.

Wed, 14 May, 2003