National Elite Championships: Three top bouts as the best in Irish boxing bid for glory

First bell at The National Stadium is 5pm, with all bouts being streamed on the TG4 YouTube channel. Live TV coverage begins on TG4 from 7.15pm.

Sean Purcell (red) celebrates winning his semi-final. Picture: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Darren O’Neill vs Faolain Rahill

Although the 86kg classification represents new terrain for the National Elites, Darren O’Neill is no stranger to Championship Saturday. Ireland's London 2012 Olympic captain made a quickfire comeback last month, ending his four-year ring hiatus to enter this year’s tournament at a week’s notice.