Centre in Cork in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

The Glen B.C. Cork

(Ireland’s Oldest Boxing Club)

— Cork Boxing Wall of Honour —

The Glen B.C. Cork Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

1. The Glen B.C. Cork Marker

Inscription. Established in Blackpool in 1916. This plaque is a tribute to the outstanding men and women who have served the club with pride and distinction for over a century. This illustrious club now proudly celebrates the distinguished service of its Boxers, Coaches, Officers and Committees.

Comhghairdeas go leir

Unveiled by Michael O’Brien
President Cork County Boxing Board

Erected by The Cork Ex Boxers in Association with the Cork City Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.

Location. 51° 53.828′ N, 8° 28.564′ W. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Centre. It can be reached from Grand Parade north of Oliver Plunkett Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 74 Grand Parade, Cork, Munster, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

on the Atlantic Arc,

in Europe,

on the Island of Ireland,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cork's Young Boxers (here, next to this marker); Olympic Boxers From Cork (here, next to this marker); Tree of Liberty (here, next to this marker); Steve Collins (here, next to this marker); Albie Murphy (here, next to this marker); Mick Leahy (here, next to

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this marker); Tommy Hyde (here, next to this marker); Pakey O'Mahony (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cork.

Also see . . . Glen Boxing Club mark 100 years since first offical amateur tournament in Ireland (The Echo).

It's 100 years since the first official amateur boxing tournament in Ireland took place in the Cork suburb of Blackpool. This was a historic day for the sport in this country. It ignited a flame on the national sporting horizon, with boxing becoming Ireland's most successful Olympic sport...The Glen Boxing Club was established in 1916. The club organised many training sessions for their young boxers, primarily from local schools. The monks or brothers who taught in these schools were delighted to foster the sport of boxing.

(Submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Cork Boxing Wall of Honour image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

2. Cork Boxing Wall of Honour

The marker is located on the bottom row, second from the left in this photo.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.