Boxers Walsh, Buckley, And Loonam Set to Be Honoured By Offaly County Council

All three claimed national championships this year in a remarkable tournament for the county.

The sporting achievements of midlands boxers will be recognised at an event today.

Offaly County Council are hosting a civic reception to honour Grainne Walsh, Nicole Buckley and Paul Loonam.

Spartacus Boxing Club member Grainne Walsh won a gold medal in the National Championship earlier this year, against World Champion Amy Broadhurst.

Pullough man Paul Loonam also took gold in the 57kg weight class at the National Championship.

His St. Carthage's club-mate Nicole Buckley also captured the 48kg class.

The Civic Reception will be held today at 5pm in Áras an Chontae.

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