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12 Mar 2026

Brilliant Mayo boxer books place in All-Ireland gold decider

The puncher from Castlebar defeated the European bronze medalist to secure a place in the national decider

Brilliant Mayo boxer books place  in All-Ireland gold decider

astlebar's Grace Bailey took on European bronze medalist Kaysie Joyce from Clonmel in the national 66kg Junior 2 semi-final

A stunning performance from Castlebar's Grace Bailey over the weekend sealed a place in the All-Ireland final.

The hugely talented boxer took on European bronze medalist Kaysie Joyce from Clonmel in the national 66kg Junior 2 semi-final on Saturday and the Castlebar fighter produced a stunning display.

The bout in The Ringside Club was outstanding from start to finish and when the final bell sounded, Bailey had won on a 5-0 scoreline. She will box for gold in The National Stadium in Dublin on March 20.

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