Lethal Larry Fryers Bring the Fight to 2300 Arena September 17 — Monaghan Southpaw Ready to Win Over Philly Fight Fans

Above: Larry Fryers at work — Photo by Daniel Cork By Tim McCloskey Larry Fryers did not take a traditional route to a professional boxing career. Born in Queens, New York, to Irish parents, he moved back with his family… Continue Reading

Brendan O’Callaghan to Make Pro Boxing Debut

By Tim McCloskey Delco middleweight fights Saturday, July 31, at the Showboat Hotel and Casino. Local boxer Brendan O’Callaghan is set to make his pro boxing debut on the famed boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey. O’Callaghan, of Briarcliff, did… Continue Reading

5 Questions – A Coach Responds

By Katharine Gilbert As we see on a daily basis the statistics of the covid-19 pandemic, we know the virus has impacted all segments of our society. We hear constantly of this new normal but that definition is ever changing… Continue Reading

Casement Park — The Stadium That Refuses To Be Rebuilt

By Peter Makem Over twelve years ago a decision was made at Stormont to develop three new stadia for soccer, rugby and the GAA. It was revolutionary and a symbol of reaching out to the three major sports. Regarding soccer,… Continue Reading

Carl “The Jackal” Frampton to Face Emmanuel Dominguez of Mexico Aug. 10 at Liacouras Center

By Tim McCloskey Carl “The Jackal” Frampton is on the hunt for another world title. Frampton, the former two-division world champion from Tiger’s Bay, Belfast, will make his first stateside appearance in more than two years in a 10-round featherweight… Continue Reading

Carl Frampton is Coming to Philadelphia⁠—Former Two Weight World Champion to Fight at Liacouras Center

By Tim McCloskey Belfast brawler Carl “The Jackal” Frampton will make his return to the boxing ring on August 10 at Temple University’s Liacouras Center after an eight month layoff. The night will mark the second big Irish boxing event… Continue Reading

Can’t Stop – Won’t Stop Katie Taylor wins 3rd World Title by TKO in Philly

Taylor Dominates Volante, Irish Take 2 of 3 at Liacouras Center By Tim McCloskey Katie Taylor Superstar Irish lightweight boxer Katie Taylor defeated Rose Volane of Brazil with a 9th round TKO to start Saint Patrick’s weekend in Philadelphia. Taylor… Continue Reading

Simply the Best Irish Superstar Katie Taylor — Title Unification Tour to Philadelphia

By Tim McCloskey Irish boxer Katie Taylor is coming to Philly to add another strap to her collection. The Bray Brawler, who first rose to prominence by winning the gold medal at the London Olympics, is on a collision course… Continue Reading

Irish Champions Fight for World Titles in Philadelphia

By Tim McCloskey The biggest Irish boxing event in Philadelphia history will take place on St. Patrick’s Day weekend at Temple University’s Liacouras Center. Led by British promoter of the year Eddie Hearn, Irish boxing stars Jono Carroll and Katie… Continue Reading

Villanova Irish Dance Fest Sees Biggest Year Yet

by Brendan Claybrendanjamesclay@gmail.com In 2013, eight teams of Irish dancers competed at the first Villanova Intercollegiate Irish Dance Festival, founded by then students Rory Beglane and Mattisan Rowan and team faculty advisor George Pinchock. On Saturday, November 10, Villanova hosted… Continue Reading