LISTEN BACK: Sligo’s Caradh O’Donovan on her Olympic dream
Sligo native Caradh O’Donovan joined Ocean FM’s Darragh Cox on the Sunday Sport Show to discuss her decision to switch from kickboxing to karate in a bid to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.
Homecoming event for European champion in Collooney on Monday
A homecoming event for European champion Ruth Conlon-Oates will take place at the Collooney Kickboxing Club this evening. The 15-year-old competed in the European Kickboxing Championships in Macedonia last week, and beat opponents from Poland, Greece and Great Britain on her way to claiming gold. The homecoming will be held…
Sligo kickboxer wins gold at European championships in Macedonia
Sligo’s Ruth Conlon-Oates has claimed a gold medal at the WAKO European Kickboxing Championships for Juniors and Cadets. The Collooney Kickboxing Club member defeated Great Britain’s Asia Georghiou in the final of the -60kg light contact in Skopje, Macedonia today. She follows in the footsteps of fellow club members Aine…
LISTEN BACK: Michael McDermott of Sligo Mugendo Kickboxing
Sligo Mugendo Kickboxing Club will mark 30 years in existence with a special celebration dinner dance at the Clayton Hotel on Saturday, September 16. Tickets are now available. Chief instructor Michael McDermott spoke to Ocean FM’s Darragh Cox about the event.
Three Collooney kickboxers preparing for European finals in Macedonia
Three young Sligo kickboxers, Ruth Conlon-Oates, Cathal Monds and Kyle Keaney, will all travel to Skopje in Macedonia this Friday to compete as part of the Irish team in the European Kickboxing Championships. All three fighters dedicated their summer holidays to training for the prestigious event, making regular trips to Dublin for squad…
LISTEN BACK: Mercedas Taaffe-Cooper
Coolaney native Mercedas Taaffe-Cooper has been living, studying and working in Australia for the last ten years, having enjoyed huge success as a kickboxer and boxing coach during her time in Sligo. She has developed CounterPunch, a innovative programme that provides a system to engage, empower and connect people, particularly…
Sligo kickboxing sisters claim national titles in Dublin
Sligo sisters Ruth, Lucy and Halle Conlon-Oates travelled to City West in Dublin last weekend to complete against Ireland’s toughest kickboxers. All three were eager to win their place on the podium and secure a place on the Irish kickboxing team. Ruth, Lucy and Halle all battled through their respective…