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Hopes New Midlands Sports Complex Will Give Boxing A Permanent Home

Friday, 12 January 2024 08:58

Development of the new facility is underway.

It's hoped boxing will find a permanent home in a new midlands sports facility.

Progress on the Regional Sports Complex in Mullingar is underway.

While the town has four clubs in operation and three more in nearby areas, there is no designated space for the sport.

A Sports Needs Assessment Report is set to be published, with clubs and organisations encouraged to make submissions through the public consultation process.

Fine Gael Councillor Andrew Duncan says Mullingar has a massive history with boxing:

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