
Josefien Betist will represent Sierra Leone in September.
St Brigid's Edenderry club member, Josefien Betist been picked to represent Sierra Leone at the World Championships in September.
She joins Grainne Walsh and fellow club member Brian Kennedy.
Meanwhile, It was a tough weekend for midlands boxers at the National U19 Championships.
Edward E Corcoran and David Nevin were the two fighters from Mullingar Elite, while Solomon Udeze was the sole representative from Portlaoise.
Corcoran was defeated by Michael Reilly from St Pauls Wat in the 55kg section, while Nevin had it tough against St Abbans' Patrick Kelly in the 70kg.
Udeze was beaten by Jude Fitzgerald from Dungarvan in the 90+kg bout.