Athlone Boxing Club · Est. 2007
Help build a new home for Athlone Boxing Club.
Around 100 members train with us every week in the basement of Saints Peter and Paul’s Church. We’re raising funds for a purpose built facility that will give our boxers more space to train and our club room to grow.
Inspiration and development for young athletes.
A local club with a lot to give.
Since 2007, Athlone Boxing Club has helped young people from Athlone and the surrounding area develop their boxing skills, build confidence and make friends.
We’re a voluntary, not for profit club affiliated to the Irish Athletic Boxing Association. Our coaches give their time to help members progress in the ring and in everyday life, with respect, discipline and encouragement at the heart of every session.
- members attending weekly
- ~100
- members attending weekly
- Leinster titles
- 50
- Leinster titles
- All Ireland titles
- 25
- All Ireland titles
Junior boxing is for ages 6 to 11, with senior classes for ages 12 and upwards. For current training times and membership information, call the club.
New building appeal
Our boxers need more room.
Our current home in the church basement has served the club for years. But space and facilities are limited, and we need a building that can support the next generation of members.
The proposed new facility will be beside Athlone Regional Sports Centre at Lissywollen. It will provide training space, changing rooms, toilets, accessible facilities and equipment storage.
Planning permission has been granted and a 20 year lease secured with Westmeath County Council. The next step is securing the funding to deliver the building.
Estimated building cost
€535,720
including VAT
Estimate provided in the club’s October 2026 newsletter. Professional fees, boxing equipment and ring, furniture and future construction inflation are excluded.
The club aims to grow to 150 members by 2027/2028. The proposed building would also provide space for wider community activities.
Help give our boxers a new home.
A personal donation, support from a local business or a community fundraiser can help us move this project forward. If you would like to contribute or discuss sponsorship, we’d love to hear from you.
For business sponsorship, call Rory Parkes on 089 205 1398.
Messages of support
“I strongly endorse Athlone Boxing Club which helps to build character and in doing so can find that some people are born to become champions.”
“I understand that Athlone Boxing Club is doing such great work with an amazing number of young people.”
“The support of a boxing gym community can change young people's lives and give them great opportunities to achieve their goals.”
Messages shared in the club’s building project appeal newsletter, October 2026.
From the club
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Get behind Athlone Boxing Club.
To find out more about the club, make a contribution or discuss support for the new building, give us a call.
Current training location
Basement of Saints Peter and Paul’s Church, Athlone.
Proposed new facility
Beside Athlone Regional Sports Centre, Lissywollen (not yet built).