News - Aoife O'Rourke
O'Rourke sisters hailed as 'an inspiration' to young boxers in Castlerea
Aoife was crowned world champion last Sunday, replicating her young sisters' achievement in 2022.
Sep 17, 2025 14:13
Large crowds welcome home O'Rourke sisters in Castlerea
Aoife O'Rourke became only the sixth Irish boxer in history to win world championship gold on Sunday, joining younger sister Lisa, who did so three years ago.
Sep 17, 2025 08:46
Castlerea preparing to give their latest World Champion a hero's welcome home
Aoife O'Rourke's five-nil, unanimous decision victory over her Turkish opponent saw her win the gold medal in the 75kg division in Liverpool.
Sep 16, 2025 08:19
Excitement palpable in Castlerea ahead of world champion homecoming
A homecoming celebration for world champion boxer Aoife O'Rourke and her sister Lisa is taking place tomorrow evening.
Sep 15, 2025 13:36
Homecoming for world champion boxer to take place in Castlerea tomorrow
Sep 15, 2025 09:45
Preparations under way in Castlerea for world champion's homecoming
She's due to flew into Dublin Airport this evening before making her way to west Roscommon.
Sep 15, 2025 07:43
Roscommon's first citizen hails Aoife O'Rourke after she scoops world gold
Aoife O'Rourke has clinched gold at the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool.
Sep 14, 2025 16:15
Castlerea sisters bring home two world medals
Hyrox is an indoor fitness competition combining eight kilometres of running as well as functional workout stations.
Jun 16, 2025 17:32
Castlerea's O'Rourke sisters to open Roscommon Ploughing Championships
The championships commence at noon on Beirne family land in Ballinaheglish and are expected to draw a large crowd.
May 4, 2025 08:55
Roscommon Ploughing Championships to kick off next Sunday
There will be an array of ploughing events on the day as well as a number of activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Apr 27, 2025 14:47
Popular west Roscommon business to open new premises today
Castlerea boxing sisters, Aoife and Lisa O'Rourke, will cut the ribbon on the new site and there will be free class demonstrations.
Apr 26, 2025 08:36
Roscommon Cathaoirleach praises O'Rourke sisters' boxing success
A mural paying tribute to the O'Rourke sisters was recently unveiled at Castlerea Boxing Club where the pair first started training.
Mar 21, 2025 13:20
O'Rourke sisters hailed as 'an inspiration' to young athletes by long-time coach
A mural paying tribute to the Tarmon sisters was recently unveiled at Castlerea Boxing Club where the pair first started training.
Mar 18, 2025 13:31
Silver medal winning sisters given hero's welcome in Castlerea
The Tarmon sisters both made their respective finals at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in Serbia.
Mar 17, 2025 23:40Shannonside Newsletter
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