Tralee Boxing Club experienced a momentous occasion in club history last week.
In the words of our President, Tommy Kelliher, we have been” breeding champions inside and outside the ring” for almost 90 years now and in recognition of this, we were invited to Kerry County Council chambers last Tuesday morning to give a presentation on the history, achievements and the community work the club has been doing since 1936.
Our club was founded the same year Fitzgerald stadium was built and TBC was already 32 years old when Austin Stack Park first opened its doors.
A club that truly belongs to the whole town , TBC has lived in almost every neighbourhood in town over the last 90 years. Strand St., Lohercannon, Balloonagh, Ballymullen and Monavalley to name but a few.
With a long list of Provincial and National title holders, from Dennis Brassil in the 30’s and 40’s all the way up to last year, TBC has had phenomenal success in mentoring young boxers to reach the peak of their abilities.
Coaches and committee officials, Tommy Kelliher and Bryan O Sullivan were only too proud to relay exactly who we are and what we’ve achieved, to all present.
Coach and Secretary Lynda McGrath finished off the presentation by highlighting the numerous boxing outreach and social inclusion programmes the club runs on a voluntary basis.
High Five, for children with additional needs, our Ukrainian Integration Programme, LEAD Women sessions and the Islamic Outreach Centre classes to name but a few.
All of this and so much more community work, like fundraising and schools boxing, coming from a completely volunteer run, not for profit sports club with a core committee of 10 people.
The presentation really was an opportunity for the club and its volunteers, as well as Kerry County Council, to see just how exceptional Tralee Boxing Club is.
We would like to thank An Cathoirleach, Tralee Municipal District Management and Staff and all the Councillors for inviting us to speak.
We are incredibly grateful for support we received throughout the years from Kerry County Council and proud of the genuine respect and recognition afforded to Tralee Boxing Club, in the Council chambers last week.
We look forward to continue working hand in hand with Kerry County Council to promote boxing, diversity and Inclusion for at least another 90 years.
Upcoming young boxer, one to really watch out for, Adrianna Araiza brought great pride to our club last Sunday as she competed in her first Munster Championship.
Adrianna had a tough group with some really strong girls from Cork and Limerick taking part. Adrianna was extremely unlucky to lose on a split decision, especially considering she had sparred her opponent before and dominated the contest.
Displaying unbelievable character, Adrianna has not taken the setback in a negative light and is choosing instead to focus on the numerous compliments that flooded in from experienced coaches who watched her fight and felt she was just unlucky this time.
Tralee Boxing Club couldn’t be any prouder of this phenomenal young woman. Well done Adrianna!
A reminder to all members, St Patrick’s Day is fast approaching and we are calling on all boxers and parents to join us on Friday morning and support the club by marching in or helping out at the parade.
The club is meeting in the Horan Centre car park behind the garage at approx. 11:15, check out Facebook or club WhatsApp for details.
Coaches will hold pads so boxers can display some skills as the parade moves through the town. Balloons, flags and signs will be provided to marchers and talented local artist Tina O Shea, will be on hand for face painting.
Please wear TBC tops if you have them, if not, just go green. Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhaoibh go léir!
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