THE Boxing Council of the IABA selected Michael O’Reilly (Portlaoise) on the Irish team for the European Youth Championships which commence in the City West Convention Centre today.

KENNY EGAN took a major step towards the world championships and, ultimately, next year’s London Olympics when he outpointed Tommy McCarthy (Oliver Plunkett BC) in a heavyweight semi-final that had its share of controversy at last night’s box-offs at the National Stadium.

IN one of the best races seen all season, Limerick entrant See My Reflection, in rein to John Manning, just shaded long time leader Hurricane Henry in the final of the Mollie Brickley Memorial Golden Mile at Ballabuidhe yesterday.

Meath 1-06 Cavan 1-08

Michael Ellard

Meath 2-12 Galway 1-12