Olympians named in Ireland squad for Minsk

Olympic medallists John Joe Nevin, Paddy Barnes and Michael Conlan have been named in a 10-strong Ireland squad for next month’s European Championships in Minsk.

The trio are joined by a fourth London Olympian, welterweight Adam Nolan, in the line-up for the tournament which starts on June 1 in the Belarusian capital.

Ireland head coach Billy Walsh said: “We are looking forward to the Championships and we are looking at getting the best out of our performances in Minsk.”