Ring of confidence

In a time of downturn and gloom in Ireland, there are growth areas.

Inspired by Ireland’s Olympians, the next generation are stepping into the ring, and the stars of today are nurturing that talent, writes Alan Smith

INSPIRE a generation. It was the mantra which resided stoically in the shadows as Team Ireland’s boxers, led by Katie Taylor, became heroes at the Olympics. Now, just four months on from those glorious summer evenings where they instilled a sense of pride that hasn’t been felt for quite some time on these shores, the youth are being roused into action. The Games’ intonation is bearing fruit.