Derry boxing stalwart Micky Duddy recognised at Irish Volunteers in Sport Awards
Micky was a founding member of the Ring Boxing Club in 1981 and is now Club President
The Federation of Irish Sport announced the County recipients of the 2023 Volunteers in Sport Awards proudly supported by the National Network of 29 Local Sports Partnerships.
The County Derry award for 2023 has been awarded to Micky Duddy of Ring Boxing Club.
Micky had a successful boxing career of his own, before turning his focus to the next generation of athletes from Derry City. Having experienced personal trauma as a consequence of political violence during the 1970’s,
Micky wanted to create a safe and constructive space for young people to develop their physical and mental health through boxing.
Micky was a founding member of the Ring Boxing Club in 1981 and is now Club President, the aim of the club to become a safe space for young people from marginalized and disenfranchised backgrounds.
In 2020, a new state-of-the-art gym was opened, securing the future of the club.
Recognising the depth and breadth of volunteering in sporting communities nationwide, these dedicated volunteers will be celebrated at a national awards ceremony in Dublin on Thursday, February 29. In addition to the county award winners being recognised at the ceremony, anticipation will be high as one exceptional individual will be awarded with the overall Outstanding Volunteer Award.