Katie Taylor heading to the White House

AIBA World and European lightweight champion Katie Taylor has been invited to the White House for St Patrick's Day.

Taylor's coach and dad, Peter, confirmed that the Bray woman would be a guest of US President Barack Obama on 17 March.

Taylor is due to take part in a tournament in the Czech Republic next week and will return to Ireland on 14 March before flying out to Washington.

She will also compete in a special bout on the Elite National Senior Men's and inaugural Women's Championships at the National Stadium in Dublin this Friday night.

The 2010 Championships conclude this Friday and Saturday.

Taylor, who is also the current European Union champion, received a walkover at the Championships. Her international opponent for Friday's special bout will be confirmed shortly.

Tickets for the weekend’s finals are priced at €30, €40 and €50. Sports fans purchasing tickets for Friday's finals can avail of a discount for Saturday's finals.

For ticket information contact Carla at the National Stadium at (01) 454 3525 or (01) 453 3371.