Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Michael Ring has announced a special allocation of €1 million in funding for boxing clubs to upgrade training facilities for young boxers, particularly women.

This allocation builds on the previous 2011 boxing allocation and will be used to improve boxing facilities and will be administered by the Irish Amateur Boxing Association.

"This further allocation recognises that many boxing clubs continue to operate in facilities which are in poor condition and lack basic facilities. It’s another important step in helping to ensure that young people who join boxing clubs can train in decent, fit-for-purpose facilities,” Minister Ring said.

According to the conditions of the allocation, eligible clubs will be able to make improvements to facilities like dressing rooms, showers, toilets and heating.

There will be a particular focus on providing facilities for women boxers. Under the 2011 initiative more than 50 clubs received funding from an allocation of €1.25 million from my Department through the IABA with a maximum grant of €25,000 per club.