Paddy McShane.
Bernie McDonagh.
BOXING: There was All-Ireland success for both Dunfanaghy and Letterkenny boxing clubs at the All-Ireland Amateur Boxing championships last weekend.
Bernie McDonagh boxing out of the famed Dunfanaghy club took gold after a string of superb performances over the course of the week.
He defeated Johnny Watson (Belfast) courtesy of a 3rd round TKO in what was an explosive performance.
In the semi-final, another controlled and assured performance from McDonagh gave him a (3-0) victory over Robert Wright (Tipperary)
In the final he fought the talented Joe Daly, from Castlebar and it was an extremely close fight in the opening two rounds.
However, in the final round McDonagh found his range and starting to land some telling punches.
The judges gave the decision to McDonagh and won the fight (2-1) to take the Boy 1 36kg All-Ireland title back to Dunfanaghy ABC, much to the delight of coaches Eddie and Joe Harkin.
Paddy McShane, from Letterkenny ABC also won gold – and he delivered a series of top class performances to take gold back to Donegal.
Whilst his team mate Dylan Browne McMonagle took home a silver medal.
A great week for Donegal boxing!
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