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# BRENDAN IRVINE

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# tokyo 2020
Harrington and Irvine to carry Irish flag at Olympics opening ceremony
Kellie Harrington welcomes ‘an amazing honour’ ahead of Friday’s parade of nations.
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Jul 20th 2021, 7:59 AM
# podium places
Team Ireland duo secure bronze medals at least on mixed day in Bulgaria
Aoife O’Rourke and Brendan Irvine march on, while there was disappointment and frustration for Michaela Walsh.
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Feb 25th 2021, 8:09 PM
# home improvements
'I can't even describe it, really, the sh** I've been dealt over the past year and a half'
Brendan Irvine sheds light on his fightback, Kevin McManamon’s quick thinking in London, and John Conlan being a dark horse on Call of Duty.
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Apr 7th 2020, 7:45 AM
# minsk 2019
Medal prospect Irvine a late withdrawal from Ireland's European Games squad
The boxer has pulled out through injury, while Joe Ward will not compete after recently signing a pro deal.
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Jun 19th 2019, 11:09 AM
# mixed day
Eyeing history, Joe Ward is the last Irishman to fly the flag at the Worlds
He booked his quarter final spot with ease, while Brendan Irvine and Dean Gardiner both bowed out.
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Aug 28th 2017, 10:26 PM
# year of the rooster
'For years when I was younger, I never got away on a trip. I was thinking, 'why am I doing this?''
Brendan Irvine had his funding halved after a disastrous Rio 2016 for Irish boxing. A year later, he’s eyeing his second major international medal of the summer.
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Jul 18th 2017, 11:26 AM
# No Show Like a Joe Show
Ward books his place in third European Championships final, Irvine and Walker win bronze
The Moate man will be looking to add to his gold medals from 2011 and 2015 in Kharkiv tomorrow.
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Jun 23rd 2017, 6:16 PM
# back on track
Three's a charm: Ward, Irvine and Walker secure medals at European Championships
There was disappointment elsewhere, however, as Sean McComb was beaten.
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Jun 21st 2017, 6:30 PM
# punching above his weight
Ireland's Sean McComb secures stunning upset over world number one at Europeans
There was also good news today for Belfast flyweight Brendan Irvine.
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Jun 19th 2017, 5:38 PM
# The Big Apple
'I was thinking 'what do I have back home?'': 20-year-old Irvine on turning down pro chance in New York
The Belfast boxer seriously considered moving into the pro ranks whilst visiting family in America before Christmas.
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May 4th 2017, 11:30 AM
# Well Don
Steven Donnelly finds redemption, but no medal, as Ireland turn to Conlan and Taylor
And then there were two…
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Aug 13th 2016, 8:00 PM
# Rio 2016
Belfast's Brendan Irvine becomes fifth Irish boxer to exit Rio 2016
The 20-year-old boxer was comprehensively beaten by his opponent from Uzbekistan.
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Aug 13th 2016, 3:36 PM
# Road to Rio
19-year-old Brendan Irvine becomes the 5th Irish boxer to qualify for Rio
The Belfast-born fighter fought back after a difficult start in his box-off this afternoon.
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Apr 16th 2016, 4:25 PM
# Boxing
'It was bad but what can you do?': Boxer's Olympic dream not affected by car crash
Belfast teen Brendan Irvine is hoping to book his Olympic spot as the European Qualifiers get underway.
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Apr 8th 2016, 11:57 AM
# success
Michael O'Reilly completes great day for Ireland at World Championships
Irish team captain Michael Conlan and teenager Brendan Irvine also recorded wins.
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Oct 9th 2015, 12:04 AM
# Doha
Mixed fortunes for Ireland's boxers as the World Championships begin in Qatar
Irvine and O’Reilly march on in pursuit of medals.
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Oct 6th 2015, 10:51 PM
# Preview
Ireland's boxers set off on the medal trail with Olympic qualification up for grabs
Billy Walsh has brought a seven-strong team to Doha for the AIBA World Championships, which begin today.
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Oct 6th 2015, 2:55 PM
# World in motion
Billy Walsh delays talks on his future as Team Ireland tune up for Worlds in Italy
Seán McComb and Brendan Irvine have shaken off knocks, while Michael Conlan is team captain for Doha campaign.
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Sep 30th 2015, 7:47 PM
# recognition
Ireland's triumphant boxers given a hero's welcome home
Badminton Men’s and Mixed Doubles bronze medal winners Sam Magee, Chloe Magee and Joshua Magee also arrived back in Dublin today.
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Jun 29th 2015, 5:01 PM
# European Games
Medal alert! 19-year-old Irvine secures boxing silver as badminton pair add to Ireland's tally
It’s been a good day for Team Ireland in Baku.
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Jun 25th 2015, 3:12 PM
# 1ST EUROPEAN GAMES
19-year-old Irvine battles his way into gold medal bout in Baku
Irvine is guaranteed a silver, but will have his eye on a different colour in tomorrow’s final.
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Jun 24th 2015, 5:00 PM
# BAKU WITH A BANG
Brendan Irvine silences home crowd to secure Ireland's first medal at European Games
It wasn’t all good news for the Irish boxers today as Dean Gardiner and Ceira Smith both lost their bouts.
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Jun 22nd 2015, 6:00 PM