Ireland name team for European Elite Men’s Boxing Championships

Ireland have named a seven strong squad to represent the country at the 2015 EUBC European Elite Men’s Championships.

The Championships are being held in Samokov, Bulgaria from today until August 16.

Olympic medallist Michael Conlon is a member of the Irish team heading to Bulgaria.

Irish team

52kg Myles Casey (St Francis)

56kg Michael Conlan (Clonard ABC)

64kg Dean Walsh (St Joesphs/St Ibars)

69kg Adam Nolan (Bray)

81kg Joe Ward (AIBA Pro Boxing)

91kg Darren O’Neill (Paulstown)

91kg+ Dean Gardiner (Clonmel)

Backroom team

Team Manager: Peter O’Donnell

Coaches: Billy Walsh, Zauri Antia and Eddie Bolger

Physiotherapist: Julianne Ryan

Sports Psychologist: Gerry Hussey

Performance Analyst: Alan Swanton

Cuts Man: Dr John Haughey