34 new champions have been crowned this evening at the National Stadium, in the culmination of the 2026 National Junior 1 Championships.

Congratulations to all finalists, their clubs and families.

Boxing continues on Friday, March 20th with the Junior 2 Championship finals.

2026 National Junior 1 Championship finals

1. 39kg Lucy Dunne (Glin) W/O

2. 39kg Dinny O’Neill (St Francis) beat Eli Cross (Kilfenora), 5-0

3. 41kg Danielle Smithers (Swords) W/O

4. 42kg Harry Reddington (Cherry Orchard) beat Peter Lee (Oughterard), 5-0

5. 43kg Karli O’Shea (West End) beat Heidi Carolan (East Meath), RSC1

6. 44kg Joseph McParland (St Monicas) beat James Walsh (Ballybrack), 5-0

7. 46kg Lacey Shaughnessy (Monivea) beat Emily Kavanagh (Unit 3), 5-0

8. 46kg Rylee Finn (St Nicholas) beat Martin Ward (Oakleaf), 5-0

9. 48kg Eva Smikova (Erne) W/O

10. 48kg Pat Stokes (Mullingar Shuffler) beat Shea McConvey (Ormeau Road), 5-0

11. 50kg Joshua Cairns (Oakleaf) beat Patrick McCarthy (Treaty), 3-2

12. 50kg Lucie Prentice (Banbridge) beat Alanna Berry (Donore), 3-2

13. 52kg Martin Nevin (Mullingar Shufflers) beat Rory McGuinness (Swinford), RSC3

14. 52kg Clare McStocker (Loup) beat Carrie Ann Paye (Saviours Crystal), RSC2

15. 54kg Daisy Kiernan (Dealgan) beat Aleigha Murphy (Jobstown), 5-0

16. 54kg Sean Kelly (Kilmyshall) beat Emmett Shields (Glasnevin), 5-0

17. 57kg Ellis O’Donnell (Dungloe) beat Bernadette Delaney (Tipperary Town), 5-0

18. 57kg Martin Donovan (Treaty) beat Bernie McDonagh (Galway), 3-2

19. 60kg Emma Rattigan (Aglish) beat Ruby Cullen (Drimnagh), 3-2

20. 60kg Francie Maughan (Olympic C) beat Christy Joyce (Olympic L), 5-0

21. 63kg Megan Montgomery (Moneyglass) W/O

22. 63kg Cathal Conlan (Ballyhaunis) beat Bernie McDonagh (Elite), 5-0

23. 66kg Aisling Greene (Dealgan) beat Paige McCollum (Evolution), 5-0

24. 66kg Michael Mullaney (Claremorris) beat Jude McLaughlin (Antrim), 5-0

25. 70kg Amy McDonagh (Castlerea) W/O

26. 70kg Paddy Nevin (Elite Mullingar) beat Julius Aighbologa (Mayfield), RSC3

27. 75kg Tadgh Brennan (Avona) beat Patrick Ward (Olympic C) 4-1

28. 80kg Dominic Barrett (Titans) beat Martin McDonagh (Santry) 4-1

29. 85kg Rocco Rogerson (St Kevins) beat Zackhar Kwashnin (Carndonagh), 5-0

30. 91kg Oisin Tierney (Galbally) beat Cillian Falvey (Ballyduff), 4-1

31. 100kg Michael James McDonagh (Tredagh) W/O

32. 102kg Gearoid Monaghan (Immaculuta) beat Aleksei Bagdaneko (St John Bosco A), 5-0

33. 112kg Andrii Derkch (Letterkenny) W/O

34. 120kg Leon O’Donoghue (Corpus Christi M) W/O

Watch the finals back here:

2026 National Junior 2 Championship semi-finals

46kg Aidan Moore (Dealgan) W/O

46kg Colin O’Brien (Ballymun) beat James McInerney (Portlaoise), 5-0

52kg Keith O’Donoghue (Templemore) W/O

52kg Cian Smyth (Tredagh) beat Ryan Moore (Cherry Orchard), 4-1

54kg Reece Doyle (Arklow) beat Oliver Stenson (Drumsna), 5-0

54kg Lee Largey Snodden (Immaculata) beat Blair Kirk (Killyman), 4-1

57kg Jason McDonagh (Galway) beat Conan McSorley (Two Castles), 4-1

57kg Phelim Hogan (Crumlin) beat Cormac Smyth (Immaculata), 4-1

60kg Danny McManus (St Pats U) beat Luqman Diaf (Jobstown), 4-1

60kg Kalib Walshe (Wexford CBS) beat Davey Nevin (Mullingar Shufflers), 5-0

63kg Ali Gorman (Setanta L) beat Ruby Brennan (Crumlin), 4-1

63kg Kian Sullivan (Conamara)  beat Brian Anderson (Twintowns), 3-2

63kg Jason Donoghue (Olympic L) beat James Rooney (Immaculata), 5-0

66kg Lorcan Holohan (Portlaoise) beat Cayden Cummings (Cookstown), 5-0

66kg Padraig Walsh (Immaculata) beat Phoenix Kenny (Dublin Docklands)5-0

70kg Josh Beasley (Baldoyle) beat Patrick Saunders (Immaculata), 4-1

70kg Conor Dowds (Immaculata) beat Michael Storey (Star of the Sea), 5-0

75kg Ella Leonard (Monivea) beat Eire Whelan (Sacre Coeur), 5-0

75kg Johnny Ward (Monivea) beat Joe Ritchie (St John Bosco), 5-0

75kg Shane Duke (Dukes) beat Kevin Pukuta (Portlaoise), RSC

80kg Daniel Marchuk (St Brigids Eden) beat Danylo Krytsky (Illies GG), 3-2

80kg Liam Boland (Avona) beat Joshua Maughan (Ballyhaunis), 5-0

91kg Jake Fitzgerald (Dungarvan) beat William Heaphy (Golden Gloves M), 5-0

95kg Denis Aioanei (Celtic Eagles) beat Jamie Ward (Southside), 5-0

Tickets

Tickets are available for pre-purchase here, priced at €15.00 for adults and €5 for children

Boxing Ireland Annual Passes are valid for this event. All seating is general admission. Tickets are also available on the door.

Championship Crew

Want to see boxing from a different angle? Join the Championship Crew.

We’re looking for a small number of volunteers to support key roles at next weekend’s 2026 Junior 2 Championship Finals. It’s a great chance to experience the action behind the scenes and ringside while contributing to National Championships.

If you can spare a few hours to support the sport we all love, we’d really appreciate your help.

Refreshments and Championship Crew kit provided.

👉 Sign up HERE

Entry Fee

€20 will be collected from all boxers at the weigh-in on their first day of boxing. Boxers must also bring their Boxing Record Book.

Boxer Withdrawal

The withdrawal of any boxer must be notified to the National Registrar Stephen Connolly, phone: 086 1546746 as soon as possible.

Coach Registration

All coaches must be registered with the National Secretary, Tara Robins Mari via Secretary@iaba.ie, closing date for registration 5pm Tuesday 3rd March 2026. If you haven’t already done so, please forward asap.

Changing of coaching will not be permitted once the Championships start. Please register all coaches that might attend.

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