Rio ticket will justify the means for Paddy Barnes The end will certainly justify the means should Paddy Barnes qualify for the 2016 Olympics with a victory in his final fight of the World Series of Boxing on 18 April in Venezuela. Boxing • 02 Apr 15
Rio ticket will justify the means for Paddy Barnes The end will certainly justify the means should Paddy Barnes qualify for the 2016 Olympics with a victory in his final fight of the World Series of Boxing on 18 April in Venezuela. Boxing • 02 Apr 15
Boxing squad named for Baku European Games Katie Taylor is included in the squad named by the Irish Amateur Boxing Association for the inaugural European Games in Baku, Azerbaijan this summer. Boxing • 16 Feb 15
Boxing squad named for Baku European Games Katie Taylor is included in the squad named by the Irish Amateur Boxing Association for the inaugural European Games in Baku, Azerbaijan this summer. Boxing • 16 Feb 15
Paddy Barnes and Michael Conlon win in Poland Unbeaten Paddy Barnes made it three wins from three, and edged a step closer toward qualifying for the his third successive Olympics with a landslide decision for Italia Thunder in the World Series of Boxing. Boxing • 14 Feb 15
Paddy Barnes and Michael Conlon win in Poland Unbeaten Paddy Barnes made it three wins from three, and edged a step closer toward qualifying for the his third successive Olympics with a landslide decision for Italia Thunder in the World Series of Boxing. Boxing • 14 Feb 15
MBE award for Paddy Barnes Belfast boxer Paddy Barnes has described himself as “a proud Irish sportsman” after accepting an MBE in Queen Elizabeth II’s New Year’s Honours list. Boxing • 31 Dec 14
MBE award for Paddy Barnes Belfast boxer Paddy Barnes has described himself as “a proud Irish sportsman” after accepting an MBE in Queen Elizabeth II’s New Year’s Honours list. Boxing • 31 Dec 14
Barnes dismisses critics after anthem controversy Paddy Barnes shrugged off an anthem controversy after claiming Commonwealth Games boxing gold with victory over India's Devendro Laishram at the Hydro in Glasgow. Boxing • 02 Aug 14
Barnes dismisses critics after anthem controversy Paddy Barnes shrugged off an anthem controversy after claiming Commonwealth Games boxing gold with victory over India's Devendro Laishram at the Hydro in Glasgow. Boxing • 02 Aug 14
Barnes: 'I'm taking my title back' Double Olympic medallist Paddy Barnes has vowed to regain the Irish light-flyweight title on Friday night. Boxing • 05 Mar 14
Barnes: 'I'm taking my title back' Double Olympic medallist Paddy Barnes has vowed to regain the Irish light-flyweight title on Friday night. Boxing • 05 Mar 14
Barnes and Conlan in action at Nationals Paddy Barnes and Michael Conlan are in action at the National Elite Championships at the National Stadium in Dublin this weekend. Boxing • 28 Feb 14
Barnes and Conlan in action at Nationals Paddy Barnes and Michael Conlan are in action at the National Elite Championships at the National Stadium in Dublin this weekend. Boxing • 28 Feb 14
Right offer would see Barnes turn pro Paddy Barnes has revealed that will go to the professional ranks once the right offer comes in. Boxing • 19 Dec 13
Right offer would see Barnes turn pro Paddy Barnes has revealed that will go to the professional ranks once the right offer comes in. Boxing • 19 Dec 13
Barnes moves up to flyweight for Kazakhstan Paddy Barnes has moved up from light-flyweight to flyweight for the AIBA World Men’s Elite Championships. Boxing • 12 Oct 13
Barnes moves up to flyweight for Kazakhstan Paddy Barnes has moved up from light-flyweight to flyweight for the AIBA World Men’s Elite Championships. Boxing • 12 Oct 13
Nevin and Taylor now both No 1 in the world John Joe Nevin is now the number one bantamweight in the updated world rankings published by the IABA, joining Katie Taylor as a top-ranked fighter. Boxing • 02 Jul 13
Nevin and Taylor now both No 1 in the world John Joe Nevin is now the number one bantamweight in the updated world rankings published by the IABA, joining Katie Taylor as a top-ranked fighter. Boxing • 02 Jul 13
Gold for Nevin & Quigley in Belarus John Joe Nevin and Jason Quigley have claimed gold medals at the European Boxing Championships in Belarus. Boxing • 08 Jun 13
Gold for Nevin & Quigley in Belarus John Joe Nevin and Jason Quigley have claimed gold medals at the European Boxing Championships in Belarus. Boxing • 08 Jun 13
Boxing: Paddy Barnes goes down fighting Ireland's Paddy Barnes lost to Zou Shiming of China on countback after a hugely entertaining light flyweight semi-final in London this afternoon. Paris 2024 • 10 Aug 12
Boxing: Paddy Barnes goes down fighting Ireland's Paddy Barnes lost to Zou Shiming of China on countback after a hugely entertaining light flyweight semi-final in London this afternoon. Paris 2024 • 10 Aug 12
Boxing: Barnes guarantees himself another medal Paddy Barnes has become the first Irish boxer to win medals at separate Olympic Games after he beat India's Devendro Singh Laishram in their light flyweight quarter-final. Paris 2024 • 08 Aug 12
Boxing: Barnes guarantees himself another medal Paddy Barnes has become the first Irish boxer to win medals at separate Olympic Games after he beat India's Devendro Singh Laishram in their light flyweight quarter-final. Paris 2024 • 08 Aug 12
Olympics Day 12: The Irish in action Katie Taylor and Paddy Barnes returned to the ring on day 12 of the London Olympics. Paris 2024 • 08 Aug 12
Olympics Day 12: The Irish in action Katie Taylor and Paddy Barnes returned to the ring on day 12 of the London Olympics. Paris 2024 • 08 Aug 12
Olympic Boxing draw: Taylor faces tough test Ireland's Katie Taylor faces a tough draw ahead of her quest for gold at the London Olympics. Paris 2024 • 27 Jul 12
Olympic Boxing draw: Taylor faces tough test Ireland's Katie Taylor faces a tough draw ahead of her quest for gold at the London Olympics. Paris 2024 • 27 Jul 12
Barnes praises Irish Sports Council Irish light-flyweight Paddy Barnes has praised the Irish Sports Council ahead of his second Olympics in London this summer. Paris 2024 • 10 Jul 12
Barnes praises Irish Sports Council Irish light-flyweight Paddy Barnes has praised the Irish Sports Council ahead of his second Olympics in London this summer. Paris 2024 • 10 Jul 12
Olympic boxing qualifiers live on RTÉ.ie RTÉ.ie will have live coverage from Trabzon, Turkey, of the semi-finals of the AIBA European Olympic Qualifying tournament from 11.30am today. Boxing • 20 Apr 12
Olympic boxing qualifiers live on RTÉ.ie RTÉ.ie will have live coverage from Trabzon, Turkey, of the semi-finals of the AIBA European Olympic Qualifying tournament from 11.30am today. Boxing • 20 Apr 12
Barnes books his place at London 2012 Belfast flyweight Paddy Barnes became the fourth Irish boxer to qualify for the London Olympics after his quarter-final victory at the Olympic qualifying tournament in Turkey. Boxing • 20 Apr 12
Barnes books his place at London 2012 Belfast flyweight Paddy Barnes became the fourth Irish boxer to qualify for the London Olympics after his quarter-final victory at the Olympic qualifying tournament in Turkey. Boxing • 20 Apr 12
Four Irish boxers continue Olympic bids today Four Irish boxers are due in the ring in Trabzon in Turkey today as the team continues to try to secure places at the London Olympics. Boxing • 18 Apr 12
Four Irish boxers continue Olympic bids today Four Irish boxers are due in the ring in Trabzon in Turkey today as the team continues to try to secure places at the London Olympics. Boxing • 18 Apr 12
Joyce and Barnes on the cusp of Olympics Irish boxers David Oliver Joyce and Paddy Barnes are both just one fight away from booking their place at the London 2012 Olympics. Boxing • 20 Apr 12
Joyce and Barnes on the cusp of Olympics Irish boxers David Oliver Joyce and Paddy Barnes are both just one fight away from booking their place at the London 2012 Olympics. Boxing • 20 Apr 12