Geesala Boxing Club in Co. Mayo
Geesala Boxing Club is a club with a long and colourful history. Based in Geesala community centre, numerous worthy athletes have passed through it's doors, having witnessed the benefits of dedication and hard work.
Through people such as Gerry Coyle, Micheal Connaill and many others who give freely of their time Geesala Boxing Club has leap frogged from success to success. It has churned out several champions over the years, at all levels, including county, provencial, national and international.
It is a club firmly based in the community, without whose continued support the club would cease to exist. This support is none more evident than in early January when the club holds its annual tournament. The tournament, which is normally packed to the rafters, is a must see event on your Christmas calendar.
In a rural community such as Erris, clubs such as Geesala boxing club play a very important role in the personal development of the young of the area. An outlet for enthusiastic, energetic people, its members are taught the virtues of hard work, importance of comradeship and above all, respect for others.