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In pictures: The Tallaght boxing club punching above its weight

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Kellie-Harrington,Dublin,Tallaght

St Mary’s Boxing Club, which considers itself a family, has produced an Olympic medallist in Kellie Harrington despite being run by volunteers

, is run by volunteers. The 75 or so members pay between €8-€10 weekly, which is used to run the club.

Members’ achievements are dotted all over the club; newspaper clippings from various tournaments, signs congratulating different wins and medals, from national and international tournaments. 07/06/2024 - FEATURES- View of St Mary's Boxing Club,Tallaght, Dublin. Photo: Tom Honan for The Irish Times.Dillon Moloney, aged 18. Photograph: Tom HonanMembers of St Mary's Boxing Club, Tallaght. Photograph: Tom HonanAaron Mawdesley, aged 13. Photograph: Tom HonanInside St Mary's Boxing Club, Tallaght. Photograph: Tom HonanStephen Reilly, aged 8. Photograph: Tom HonanLewis Byrne and Jordan Byrne, both aged 9. Photograph: Tom HonanDylan Bates, aged 14.

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