Man hospitalised after 'serious incident' at boxing tournament in the west
A weekend boxing tournament in County Roscommon has been cancelled following an incident which broke out on day one of the event on Friday evening.
A man was seriously injured during an incident at a boxing event in County Roscommon on Friday night, Gardai have confirmed.
The man received medical treatment at the scene and was later transferred to hospital.
Day one of the quarter finals of the 2024 National Boy/Girl 4 Championships were underway at The Hub in Castlerea on Friday evening when an incident broke out between a number men at the back of the venue as two young people were about to enter the ring.
The Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) issued a statement condemning the incident and cancelling the remainder of the tournament, which was to take place at the venue over the weekend.
“IABA is aware of a serious incident during the final stages of the 2024 National Boy 4 Championship quarter finals in Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, this evening.”
“That such an incident could occur at a children’s sporting event is abhorrent, and is roundly condemned by every member of the Irish boxing family.”
“Gardai are investigating.”
“Two more days of boxing were scheduled in to take place in this competition over the weekend. They have been suspended and the remaining days of boxing will be rescheduled.”
“Understandably, there will be clubs, boxers, officials and supporters at a loss. But in the interest of their safety, there is no option; risk remains too high even if the competition proceeds behind closed doors.”
Gardai confirmed that emergency services attended the scene of an incident of alleged assault, which occurred at a leisure premises in Castlerea, County Roscommon, on the evening of Friday, March 1st.
"A male, aged in his 40’s, received medical treatment at the scene and was later conveyed to Galway University Hospital for treatment for serious injuries, believed to be non-life-threatening at this time. Investigations are ongoing. No further information is available at this time," said the Gardai.
