Place: Dublin’s National Stadium

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Led Zeppelin: Whole lotta love

On this day in 1971, Led Zeppelin played a gig at the National Stadium in Dublin. John Daly recalls an event that was also his first ever gig.

AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships 2016 - Quarter-Finals

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Katie Taylor’s old Finnish foe back to haunt Kellie Harrington in Sofia

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Katie Taylor vows to unite titles in New York

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Joe Ward aiming for Cruz control

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Hat-trick hero Ward courted by pro game

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McComb shocks world champion

It is vital to be informed on the symptoms of meningitis

Boxer Regan Buckley has pledged to donate 20% of his earnings to the Meningitis Research Foundation.

Fri, 31 Mar, 2017

Unbeaten Stevie Collins Jr unfazed by Chris Eubank link

Given his famous father’s association with Chris Eubank, it is not surprising Stevie Collins Jr has grown accustomed to fielding questions on the young man from Brighton with the same name.

Thu, 23 Feb, 2017

Thomas McCarthy promises to return stronger and better than ever

Mayfield teenager Thomas McCarthy has promised to learn from his first National Elite Championship final bout and “be back better”, while Rio Olympian Brendan Irvine has backed head coach Zaur Antia to get Irish boxing back on track.

Mon, 20 Feb, 2017

Irish MMA body defends safety codes

The Irish Mixed Martial Arts Association (IMMAA) — the body seeking to have itself appointed as the governing body for mixed martial arts (MMA) here — has defended the measures it is implementing to make fights safer.

Tue, 09 Aug, 2016

Dean Gardiner can book Ireland's ninth Olympic boxing place

Dean Gardiner could increase Ireland’s Olympic boxing contingent to nine with victory in Baku today after a 3-0 unanimous decision points victory in his semi-final yesterday.

Sat, 25 Jun, 2016

Wladimir Klitschko takes up rematch with Tyson Fury

Wladimir Klitschko has announced he will take up his option for a rematch against new world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.

Thu, 03 Dec, 2015

Undefeated Jamie Conlan targeting world title

Struggling for motivation ahead of a keep-busy bout on Saturday night, Jamie Conlan revived a familiar routine to get the blood pumping for his fight against Argentinean Adrian Dimas Garzon.

Mon, 09 Nov, 2015

Billy Walsh future being dealt with ‘urgently’, says IABA

Billy Walsh “has not tendered his resignation”, according to a statement issued by the Irish Amateur Boxing Association (IABA) last night.

Tue, 01 Sep, 2015

Olympians do battle for welterweight title

The last time ex-Olympians met in an Irish elite welterweight final the winner went on to win an Olympic gold.

Fri, 23 Jan, 2015

O’Neill fancies chances of lifting fifth National title

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Mon, 19 Jan, 2015

O’Neill has focus only on O’Reilly

London 2012 Olympian Darren O’Neill has dismissed all talk of “high fives” ahead of his middleweight final with Portlaoise BC prospect Michael O’Reilly at the Elite National Championships.

Mon, 03 Mar, 2014

Olympians move into finals of National Elite Championships in Dublin

London 2012 Olympians Adam Nolan and Darren O’Neill both won their semi-finals at the National Elite Championships at Dublin’s National Stadium last night.

Sun, 02 Mar, 2014

Nolan almost pays price for ‘falling asleep’

London Olympian Adam Nolan admitted he ‘fell asleep’ in the second round of Saturday’s welterweight quarter-final at the National Elite Championships at Dublin’s National Stadium.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2014

Geraghty claims Crumlin crowing rights

Declan Geraghty advanced from his all-Crumlin BC lightweight clash with Francis Campbell in the opening bout of the National Elite Championships last night-

Sat, 22 Feb, 2014

Family of murdered prison officer wants to meet IRA killers

The family of an assassinated prison officer have pleaded for a face-to-face meeting with his killers after the IRA finally admitted it was behind the murder.

Sat, 10 Aug, 2013

Collins’ grudge match with Jones could take place in Ireland

The Steve Collins versus Roy Jones Junior fight could go ahead in Ireland if enough people show an interest, according to Collins’ coach and brother, Pascal.

Thu, 18 Apr, 2013

Household tax protest is opportunistic

JOAN Collins said it was great to be back in the Jolly Toper.

Sat, 10 Mar, 2012

O’Hara edges thriller

BARRY O’HARA edged Jason Conroy in the fight of the night at the National Intermediate Championships finals last night.

Sat, 10 Dec, 2011

Ulster dominate U21 finals in Dublin

ULSTER plundered the lion’s share of the titles from last night’s National U-21 finals at Dublin’s National Stadium.

Sat, 29 Oct, 2011

Collins faces retrial over assault claim

Former world champion boxer Steve Collins was told today he will stand retrial later this year on a charge of assaulting a bouncer.

Tue, 13 Jan, 2009

Dunne's manager predicts tough test

Bernard Dunne’s manager believes the fighter is entering the danger zone when he makes the mandatory defence of his European super-bantamweight title.

Sun, 24 Jun, 2007

Dunne ready to punch above weight

HAVING chalked up an 18th straight pro win in Germany last weekend, Bernard Dunne is hoping to make a step up in class by challenging England’s Michael Hunter for the European (EBU) super bantamweight title within the next six months.

Fri, 16 Dec, 2005

Dunne sets sights on Pickering

Irishman Bernard Dunne is shedding the pounds in order to secure a shot at England’s European super-bantamweight champion Esham Pickering.

Thu, 13 Oct, 2005

Four nations capitalise on Kindelan's absence

Ireland and Britain recorded an impressive 6-2 victory over Cuba at Dublin’s National Stadium after Olympic champion Mario Kindelan was forced to withdraw at late notice.

Sat, 16 Apr, 2005

Boxing treat set for Dublin

Ireland’s boxers are set to contribute hugely to the Four Nations teams to box the touring Cubans in Liverpool on Friday and the following week at Dublin’s National Stadium.

Tue, 05 Apr, 2005