Spike O'Sullivan: I’m scared our Irish boxers will give my daughter another reason to dream

Among the ten fighters qualified we have a few dark horses, some serious threats but probably three out-and-out medal favourites and all three are women: Kellie Harrington, Aoife O’Rourke and Daina Moorehouse.

HIGH HOPES: Team Ireland boxers, from left, Kellie Harrington, Daina Moorehouse, Jack Marley, Dean Clancy, Jude Gallagher, Grainne Walsh, Michaela Walsh, Jennifer Lehane, Aoife O’Rourke and Aidan Walsh. Pic: Stephen McCarthy, Sportsfile

WANT to see the future? Book yourself a getaway to the Carlton Hotel on Church Road in Tyrrelstown.

The views of Blanchardstown and west Dublin may not be the best but that’s not what you’re up there to see. It’s in the lobby early in the mornings and late in the evenings where the visions appear.