The death has taken place of one of Donegal\u2019s best-known boxing coaches, Tommy Stewart.<\/p>\n
The Strabane man was one of the found the founding members of Raphoe Boxing Club in 1988.<\/p>\n
He was also the former president of the Donegal Boxing Board and also coached the Northern Ireland boxing team as well as traveling as a coach at international level with the Ireland team.<\/p>\n
He was given honorary life membership of the Ulster Boxing Council in September, 2017.<\/p>\n
Tommy also traveled overseas with Raphoe Boxing Club and was a hugely well-known and respected boxing coach throughout the country.<\/p>\n
He was coach to Danny Ryan throughout his amateur and professional career bringing back multiple Ulster & Irish titles.<\/p>\n
He attended many attended many multi-nation tournaments throughout the world.<\/p>\n
As well as Raphoe Boxing Club, Tommy coached with Oakleaf Boxing Club in Derry and Ventures Boxing Club in Strabane in the 80s.<\/p>\n
Late of Knockavoe Crescent in Strabane and formerly of Dunmore Gardens in Derry, Tommy Stewart was the beloved husband of Patricia, father of Tracy, father-in-law of Kevin, grandfather of Ryan, Aaron, Gavin and the late baby Conor; brother of Cathleen, Stephen, Billy and the late John.<\/p>\n
His funeral will take place at St Mary\u2019s Church, Melmount at 1.15pm on Tuesday. <\/p>\n
Sadness at passing of well-known boxing coach Tommy Stewart was last modified: March 15th, 2026 by Staff Writer<\/p>\n
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