Irish champions Deirdre Gogarty and Katie Taylor togetherPIC 42.ie Watching Katie Taylor power her way toanother beltat the weekend sent me back to Malissa Smith's excellent book on the history of women's boxing. And then onto other books hiding on my shelves, and a list of books to buy or … [Read more...]
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Caradh O’ Donovan switches to Karate for her Olympic dream.
National title, check. World title, check. Irish kickboxer Caradh O' Donovan looked around her and thought it was time for a new challenge. And with all the excitement around Karate's acceptance into the Olympic programme, what else would do? Would you, could you do it? We met in November to … [Read more...]
Fighting Crohn’s Disease and Winning at Kickboxing with Caradh O’ Donovan
Working with Caradh for the Irish Mail on Sunday andTom Honan Most people with a chronic illness like Crohn's Disease would be happy to get through the day, but for Caradh O' Donovan the day is not complete without intensive training sessions and medal dreaming. I knew of Caradh from … [Read more...]
You can’t be it unless you see it; Katie Taylor and women’s boxing in Ireland
Katie Taylor Champion of the World+ACE Photo:Katie Taylor Instagram I was listening to Sonia O' Sullivan on the radio today+ADs she was laughing about meeting Katie Taylor. Laughing because she found it surprising Taylor was excited to meet her when Sonia felt it should be the other way … [Read more...]
A Conversation with Natasha Hastings
You see the bright lipstick and platinum blonde hair. You know about the Olympic gold medals and World Championship medals. It???s no doubt that she is a force in women???s sports. But are you seeing what she wants you to see and do you really know what keeps her going? In conjunction with SET … [Read more...]
Teen muaythai champ Laura Linehan talks motivation and fighting
Laura Linehan muaythai fighter Laura Linehan is just thirteen but she???s already helping out with teaching the junior class at her muaythai gym in Cork. She???s one of the new breed of Irish muaythai girls, competing at amateur events held in places like Waterford, Dublin and Cork. And while she … [Read more...]
GLADIATHERS & SUPERHEROES
If you???re into Netflix like I am, there???s a really good chance??that you???re captivated by one of its newest series, Luke Cage, or that you???ve already binged watched the entire first season. ??Luke Cage, also known as Power Man, is a fictional??superhero??who appeared in??comic … [Read more...]
The Kyokushin Karate champion who just couldn’t give up …
GUEST POST+ACEAIQ Arlette Maotie Bomahou is a martial arts fan and blogger in Dublin - she spoke to Karate champion Aneta Meskauskiene about her addiction to Kyokushin Karate. Aneta is Currently 17th in the Kyokushin World Rankings table 2015 and holder of a 2nd Dan Black belt.: Meet the amazing 30 year … [Read more...]