Roscommon boxers Shantelle McCrudden and Gavin O’Gara will join Keillie Harrington at the four nation’s tournament next month.
Boxing Ireland has named a team of over 100 people. Among the boxers contesting for Ireland will be two-time Olympic champion, Kellie Harrington.
Indeed, Harrington is joined by 2025 World bronze medalist; Patsy Joyce, 2024 World Youth champion Siofra Lawless, reigning European U17 champions Kristian Jubani; Kalib Walsh, 2025 European U15 champions Pa Casey, Roisin Hegarty as well as silver and bronze medalists from both underage benchmark championships.
U15 boxers Shantelle McCrudden (42kg) of Loughglynn BC and Gavin O'Gara (80kg) of Ballaghaderren BC.
The 2026 edition marks a revival, after a years’ long hiatus, of a tradition of competing between Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. Indeed, one in five Boxing Ireland clubs is represented on the team, which is drawn from 70 clubs in 25 counties.
In total, 88 boxers will travel to contest for Ireland. The tournament will take place at Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, Motherwell, Scotland from Thursday 11th June to Sunday 14th June 2026.
Indeed, the team includes boxers at all age categories from U15 to Elite, representing Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales.
Boxing Ireland President, Anto Donnelly, is Head of Delegation. Whereas, the Team Manager is Anna Moore, of St. Francis BC, Limerick. Each team will have its own dedicated Team Manager and Coaching Staff.
