Patrick" The Punisher" Hyland delivers impressive fourth round knockout

Undefeated Irish super featherweight Patrick" The Punisher" Hyland improved his record to a perfect 26-0, registering his 12th knockout when the action was halted by the referee Benji Estevez ...

May 14, 2012 by APRIL DREW 0

Irish boxing champion Katie Taylor says she 'won’t be wearing miniskirts in the ring'

Bray native Katie Taylor, who was named Boxer of the Year by the Irish Amateur Boxing Association this past weekend, is speaking out about proposed new rulings by the Amateur International Boxing Association (AIBA) that may requir ...

January 21, 2012 by KERRY O'SHEA 6

Brendan Gleeson's 'The Guard' predicted to take in $4m at Irish box office

Brendan Gleeson’s newest movie “The Guard” could be on its way to becoming the most successful Irish Film at the domestic box office since “The Wind that Shakes the Barley,” according to the Irish Times. ...

August 05, 2011 by JORDANA KOZUPSKY 0

Brendan Gleeson’s ‘The Guard’ tops Irish box office - VIDEO

There's a new McDonagh in town and he's taking no prisoners. This week Irish film industry heads wear amazed by the strong performance at the box office of John Michael McDonagh's (brother of the famous playwright Martin McDonagh) ...

July 12, 2011 by DARA KELLY 3

Irish boxing legend Barry McGuigan carried a gun due to threat of IRA

At the height of ‘The Troubles’ in Northern Ireland Barry McGuigan ‘The Clones Cyclone’ was the new featherweight boxing champion. In his new autobiography he has revealed that undercover police officers issued him with a gun for ...

June 03, 2011 by CATHY HAYES 25

Northern Irish triple boxing win at Common Wealth games

Northern Ireland has won three gold medals at the Commonwealth games for the first time in history. This is the first time since 1994 they have won gold medals for boxing. Boxer Paddy Barnes was the first to collect a gold medal ...

October 14, 2010 by MOLLY MULDOON 0

Irish boxing legend Barry McGuigan honored for his contribution to the peace process

McGuigan will be honored next Tuesday with the United Nations Inspiration Award for Peace. He is receiving the award in recognition of his contribution to peace in Northern Ireland. ...

September 19, 2010 by MOLLY MULDOON 5

James Moore back to winning ways

James Moore (17-2) beat Joseph De Los Santos (4-4-3) by unanimous decision at Plattduetsche Park Restaurant, Franklin Square, Long Island Friday night. ...

May 08, 2009 by DECLAN O'KELLY 0

Bernard's Dunne It!

In a monumental day for Irish sport on Saturday, Bernard Dunne became the new WBA super bantamweight champion of the world at the O2 Arena in Dublin. ...

March 21, 2009 by Declan O'Kelly 0

Irish eye on hollywood Tom Deignan The Irish and boxing are longtime Hollywood staples from J

Irish eye on hollywood

Tom Deignan

The Irish and boxing are longtime Hollywood staples, from John Wayne as the reluctant slugger in The Quiet Man right up to Russell Crowe in Cinderella Man and Hilary Swank in Million Dol ...

March 09, 2009 by 0