Olympians, a 2023 European U22 medalist, and a 2024 European U22 medalist, will step between the ropes on day two of the 2025 National Elite Championships.

Two-time Olympian, 75kg Aoife O’Rourke (Castlerea BC, Roscommon) has a walkover on Wednesday, and is through to Friday’s finals. 2024 European U22 bronze medalist, superheavy Martin McDonagh (Galway) takes on Samuel Ilesanmi (St Mary’s, Tallaght), 

 

Opening Night Results: 

QUARTER FINALS

60kg Adam Hession (Monivea BC, Galway) beat Jordan Smith (Holy Family, Drogheda), 5-0

86kg   Robbie Olusola (Celtic Eagles, Galway) V Brian Kennedy (St Brigid’s Edenderry)

 

Day Two Programme

QUARTER FINALS

67kg   Conor McCrory (Townland, Antrim) V Darren O’Connor (Olympic Galway)  

67kg   James McDonagh (St Pauls W) V Damien Creavin (Olympic Galway)

SEMI FINALS

75kg   Aoife O’Rourke (Castlerea, Roscommon), W/O

86kg   Ryan Collins Murphy (St Monica’s BC Down) V Jason Clancy (Sean McDermott, Leitrim)

92+kg Martin McDonagh (Galway)  V Samuel Ilesanmi (St Mary’s Tallaght)