A north Dublin man with a history of violence has been sentenced to three years with 18 months suspended for punching his old schoolmate in the face with a brass knuckle-duster.

THE Irish Amateur Boxing Association (IABA) have named an eight man squad of national senior champions for the Geebee Multi Nations in Finland next month.

DAVID Oliver Joyce of St Michael’s, Athy proved that this year’s senior boxing championships were not just about one boxer.