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Gráinne Walsh

BOXING

Grainne played soccer for 8 years before she boxed. She played for Shamrock Rovers for 3 years and then was capped for Ireland at U17 level. Interestingly she spent two summers working on a campsite with children in Italy after she finished school and learned Italian. She then went on to study Italian and German in NUI Galway for 2 years. Grainne is an exciting prospect to follow in the coming years!

Quick Facts:

Hometown: Tullamore, Offaly

Favourite food: Nandos

Favourite movie: Taken

Favourite music: Chris Brown

Childhood heros: Cristiano Ronaldo, Katie Taylor

Favourite athlete: Katie Taylor

Most rewarding moment in sport: Making my family proud and representing my country makes me so proud

Talents other than sport: I am very creative. I love making scrapbooks and I love coloring. Also I can speak Italian and I love language

Highlights:

  • European Games Bronze 2019
  • European Union Bronze 2017
  • First Irish Elite Title 2017
  • World Quarter Final 2016

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Gráinne Walsh

BOXING

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