Irish boxer Michael O'Reilly has left the Olympic village to return home

Irish boxer Michael O’Reilly has left the Olympic Village after it was confirmed that he will not compete for Team Ireland at the Olympic Games in Rio.

Irish boxer Michael O'Reilly has left the Olympic village to return home

Irish boxer Michael O’Reilly has left the Olympic Village after it was confirmed that he will not compete for Team Ireland at the Olympic Games in Rio.

The Olympic Council of Ireland confirmed last night that the boxer was no longer contesting the provisional suspension imposed on him for failing a doping test.

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