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County Roscommon boxing club brings home two All-Ireland titles 

County Roscommon boxing club brings home two All-Ireland titles 

Fri, 02 May, 2025

The success was savoured at the National Championships in Dublin
History in the making as O'Rourke sisters go for gold

History in the making as O'Rourke sisters go for gold

Sun, 16 Mar, 2025

They are the first sisters to contest Women's World Boxing Championships finals on the same day
‘All of Roscommon have to be proud’ — Antia

‘All of Roscommon have to be proud’ — Antia

Fri, 14 Mar, 2025

Details of the O'Rourke sisters' gold medal fights at the World Boxing Championships have been confirmed
Aoife O’Rourke guaranteed silver medal at World Boxing Championships

Aoife O’Rourke guaranteed silver medal at World Boxing Championships

Fri, 14 Mar, 2025

She will fight for a gold medal in Serbia on Sunday
Silver lining on the horizon for O’Rourke sisters

Silver lining on the horizon for O’Rourke sisters

Fri, 14 Mar, 2025

Details of both boxers' semi-final bouts on Friday have been confirmed
Lisa O'Rourke to box for gold at European U-22 Boxing Championships

Lisa O'Rourke to box for gold at European U-22 Boxing Championships

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

The Castlerea boxer won her semi-final bout on Thursday afternoon
Roscommon boxer targets medal upgrade in European semi-final

Roscommon boxer targets medal upgrade in European semi-final

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

She is already guaranteed a bronze medal from the championships in Sofia
Creggs recruit well-known local and international sportstar for women's rugby team

Creggs recruit well-known local and international sportstar for women's rugby team

Fri, 06 Sep, 2024

She marked her appearance with a vital second-half try.
Olympian Aoife will always be our champion

Olympian Aoife will always be our champion

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

Aoife O'Rourke's response to her disappointment in Paris makes her a true champion 
Dunne blasts decision in O’Rourke fight as ‘disgraceful’

Dunne blasts decision in O’Rourke fight as ‘disgraceful’

Thu, 01 Aug, 2024

The former world champion felt that the referee was "extremely poor" in managing the fight
Aoife O'Rourke controversially knocked out of Olympic Games

‘It gets frustrating but there’s not a lot I can do’

Wed, 31 Jul, 2024

The Castlerea boxer was controversially knocked out of the Olympic Games in Paris
Aoife O'Rourke's time to shine in Paris

Aoife O'Rourke's time to shine in Paris

Tue, 30 Jul, 2024

For those nine minutes on Wednesday evening, County Roscommon will feel front and centre of the Olympic Games
O’Rourke to face familiar foe at Paris Olympics

O’Rourke to face familiar foe at Paris Olympics

Thu, 25 Jul, 2024

The draw took place on Thursday evening
‘What will be will be’ as Aoife primed for Paris

‘What will be will be’ as Aoife primed for Paris

Thu, 25 Jul, 2024

The Castlerea boxer will find out her opponent in Paris when the draw takes place later today
Local community urged to decorate Castlerea to celebrate Aoife’s Olympic journey

Local community urged to decorate Castlerea to celebrate Aoife’s Olympic journey

Thu, 18 Jul, 2024

Everyone in the town has been inspired by the Olympian's achievements in getting to Paris
O’Rourke remains on course for European glory

O’Rourke remains on course for European glory

Thu, 25 Apr, 2024

O’Rourke is now guaranteed a silver medal,
Lisa O’Rourke confirms that her Paris Olympics dream is over

Lisa O’Rourke confirms that her Paris Olympics dream is over

Fri, 22 Mar, 2024

The 2022 world champion won't be going to the final Olympic boxing qualifiers in Thailand  
IABA condemns 'serious incident' at boxing tournament in County Roscommon

IABA condemns 'serious incident' at boxing tournament in County Roscommon

Sat, 02 Mar, 2024

Footage shows people running for cover as incident unfolds
O’Rourke takes gold in top Bulgarian tournament

O’Rourke takes gold in top Bulgarian tournament

Sun, 11 Feb, 2024

Castlerea boxer Aoife O’Rourke has won the gold medal this afternoon, Sunday, after putting in another impressive performance at the prestigious Strandja Memorial Tournament in Bulgaria, beating her Thailand opponent in the middleweight final.
O’Rourke defeats Tokyo Olympics rival to reach tournament final in Bulgaria

O’Rourke defeats Tokyo Olympics rival to reach tournament final in Bulgaria

Sat, 10 Feb, 2024

It was a sweet victory for O’Rourke who was beaten by her Chinese opponent in the Tokyo Olympics
Mixed afternoon for O’Rourke sisters in Bulgaria

Mixed afternoon for O’Rourke sisters in Bulgaria

Thu, 08 Feb, 2024

It has been an afternoon for contrasting fortunes for the O’Rourke sisters at the 75th Strandja Memorial tournament in Sofia.
O’Rourke strikes gold in Poland

O’Rourke strikes gold in Poland

Mon, 25 Sep, 2023

The Tarmon native has already proved her mettle as a competent footballer

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