How one club in Mullingar is fighting its way to the top of its sport By Topic.ie 6 May 2022 John Joe Joyce at the Olympic Boxing Club. Inset: Patsy Joyce and Jason Nevin, who both represented Ireland at U18 in Bulgaria recently. By Regan Kelly Much of the former Columb Barracks in Mullingar has been a quiet and disused site since its closure in 2012. Share FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsAppTelegram Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Woohoo! Your subscription has been successful! Subscribe to our newsletter Keep up to date with all the latest news, offers and special announcements. SUBSCRIBE TOP STORIES Fundraiser to return deceased Polish man home 9 July 2025 “He topped the poll!” – O’Leary defends teachers jab 10 July 2025 Nice work, Rachel! Local artist to exhibit at National Showcase 10 July 2025 Garda Open Day at Mullingar Station This Saturday 10 July 2025 Appeal to conserve water ahead of rise in temperatures 10 July 2025 Man (60s) dies in Ballinalack collision 10 July 2025 Inaugural Mullingar Literary Festival declared a resounding success 9 July 2025 Mullingar Teachers Meet Pope on Jubilee Year Pilgrimage 9 July 2025 MORE STORIES From the Expert: Value of choice when taking out a mortgage Nice work, Rachel! Local artist to exhibit at National Showcase Local duo smash Taekwondo world record for snap kicks ‘Forget 40 shades of green – we had 100 shades of pink!’ Appeal to conserve water ahead of rise in temperatures