Leather to be Traded in Castleisland on Saturday night

Trading leather: Tralee boxers, Paddy Burke (left) and Michael Coffey getting stuck in under the watchful eye of referee, John O'Regan at the Sliabh Luachra Boxing Club in Castleisland last February. ©Photograph: John Reidy
Trading leather: Tralee boxers, Paddy Burke (left) and Michael Coffey getting stuck in under the watchful eye of referee, John O’Regan at the Sliabh Luachra Boxing Club in Castleisland last February. ©Photograph: John Reidy

Sliabh Luachra Boxing Club will be holding its annual tournament on this Saturday, February 22nd at NEKD building, Crageen, Castleisland.

The event will showcase the great boxing talent from the six clubs in Kerry.  Clubs from Clare, Roscommon and Cork have also been invited to join in the show.

There is a full night of action ahead and doors open at 6pm and the first bout is due at 6.30pm, Cost €5 per adult and €3 per child.

“Don’t miss what will be a great night of boxing on your door-step and please come out and support your local boxers and young people,” said Jennifer O’Sullivan-Coffey.