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Mayo 3-10

“It has been all go, madness really.” Welcome to the life and times of Kenny Egan. Silver medalist at the Beijing Olympics, a laudable spell as the Irish Boxing team captain, but finding the correct balance since the summer has been tricky.

The news of 27 year old Irish boxer, Darren Sutherland’s death came as a major shock to people across the country after he was found dead at his flat in south London on Monday last.

Boxing fans will get the chance to meet an Olympic hero when Kenny Egan comes to Kilkenny in the coming weeks.

On Monday night last, Kilkenny Recreation and Sports Partnership in conjunction with the Kilkenny Drugs Awareness Committee launched the Elite Athlete Support Programme in Langton’s Hotel.

On Monday night last, Kilkenny Recreation and Sports Partnership in conjunction with the Kilkenny Drugs Awareness Committee launched the Elite Athlete Support Programme in Langton’s Hotel.

I think it’s fair to say that there has been a lot of doom and gloom over this past year due to the state of the nation’s economy. For many folk sport has become their one saving grace in these tough times. As weekends go the one just past you could say was just what the doctor had ordered.

Professional boxing makes a welcome return to Galway on Saturday week at Leisurelandand tickets are selling fast for the event organised by Olympic hero Francis Barrett.

For years people have entered boxing gyms to improve their overall fitness, co-ordination and balance, without necessarily sparring in a boxing ring.

It’s week six and Operation Alteration is all over for another session and what a programme it’s been. There have been highs - weeks with food diaries looking very healthy and participation at classes and the gym at 100 per cent, and lows - a week where a sore back meant my exclusion from the programme. But over all it’s been a thoroughly enjoyable experience.