Longford boxing champ celebrated at St Mel's

St Mel’s student Andrew Nugent won a bronze medal at the European Championships in Turkey.

St Mel’s College had a warm welcome for Longford boxing star Andrew Nugent following his return from the European Championships, where he secured a bronze medal.

Left: Andrew Nugent at St Mel's today. Right: Andrew winning bronze at the European Championshipsplaceholder image
Left: Andrew Nugent at St Mel's today. Right: Andrew winning bronze at the European Championships | St Mel's

The young boxer recently competed in Turkey along with fellow Longford athletes Martin Nevin, Cian Leddy and Amy Joyce.

Posting a picture of Andrew with his Year Head, Mr Galvin, St Mel’s wrote, “We were delighted to welcome boxing star Andrew Nugent back from the European Championships with his bronze medal! Well done, Andrew, a fantastic achievement!”

Andrew and his fellow boxers will be honoured at a civic reception hosted by Longford County Council.

The reception is expected to take place this December.

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