BOXING: National Senior Cadet Champions John Ward and Martin Sweeney chat to Galway Bay FM’s Darren Kelly on Saturday Sport

Galway secured three National Cadet Championships at the National Stadium on Friday (30th May 2025).

Monivea’s John Ward won the men’s 75kg title with a unanimous decision over Baldoyle’s Martin Collins.

Galway’s Martin Sweeney was victorious by the same score in the men’s 70kg final against Sacred Heart’s Hughie Lee Nevin.

They both joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly to chat about their success on the QFinancial.ie Saturday Sports Show.

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Olympic’s Ruth Dossen was already a champion as she received a walkover in the 60kg.

Overall, six Galway fighters competed with Olympic’s John Nevin, Connemara’s Kian O’Sullivan and Monivea’s Ella Leonard just missing out.