{"id":23000,"date":"2023-01-26T15:31:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T15:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/?p=23000"},"modified":"2026-08-14T17:21:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T16:21:03","slug":"alumna-spotlight-bethany-dooceys-journey-to-the-pinnacle-of-irish-boxing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/alumna-spotlight-bethany-dooceys-journey-to-the-pinnacle-of-irish-boxing\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumna Spotlight: Bethany Doocey\u2019s Journey to the Pinnacle of Irish Boxing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- ========================================== -->\n<!-- NEWS ARTICLE: BETHANY DOOCEY BOXING        -->\n<!-- ========================================== -->\n<div class=\"aen-news-article-modern\" style=\"font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; width: 100%; max-width: 1200px; margin: 50px auto 30px auto; padding: 0 20px; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; position: relative; z-index: 10;\">\n  \n  <div style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 24px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);\">\n    \n    <!-- Header Banner -->\n    <div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f2015 0%, #1a3825 100%); padding: 55px 40px; border-bottom: 4px solid #f59e0b; text-align: center;\">\n      <span style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2); color: #fbbf24; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; font-size: 11px; padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 50px; margin-bottom: 15px; border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);\">\n        &#x1f94a; Alumni Spotlight \u2022 National Elite Champion\n      <\/span>\n      <h2 style=\"font-size: 36px !important; color: #ffffff !important; font-weight: 800 !important; margin: 0 0 15px 0 !important; letter-spacing: -0.5px !important; line-height: 1.25 !important;\" class=\"modern-article-title\">\n        Alumna Spotlight: Bethany Doocey\u2019s Journey to the Pinnacle of Irish Boxing\n      <\/h2>\n      <p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #cbd5e1; margin: 0; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">\n        26 January 2023 \u2022 National Stadium Dublin &amp; Castlebar Boxing Club\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Body Section -->\n    <div style=\"padding: 50px;\" class=\"modern-body-pad\">\n      \n      <!-- Text Content -->\n      <div style=\"color: #334155; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 35px;\">\n        \n        <p style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 600; color: #0f2015; border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b; padding-left: 20px;\">\n          From the school corridors to the center ring at the National Stadium, the journey of former Davitt College student <strong>Bethany Doocey<\/strong> is a masterclass in elite dedication, relentless training, and pure sporting grit.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0;\">\n          Today, we look back at the incredible milestones that saw a hometown talent climb to the absolute summit of amateur boxing in Ireland.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <h3 style=\"font-size: 22px !important; color: #0f2015 !important; font-weight: 800 !important; margin: 30px 0 15px 0 !important;\">2020: The Rising Star Secures National Title Number Six<\/h3>\n\n        <p style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0;\">\n          Back in February 2020, the school community rallied behind Bethany as she lined out for the <strong>IABA National Under 18 Boxing Championships<\/strong> in Dublin. Representing Castlebar Boxing Club, Bethany put on a clinical display of technical skill, power, and ring control to claim the national title.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0;\">\n          The victory was far from a flash in the pan\u2014it marked an astonishing <strong>sixth national gold medal<\/strong> in her rapidly rising youth career, cementing her status as one of the country&#8217;s most formidable young prospects.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <h3 style=\"font-size: 22px !important; color: #0f2015 !important; font-weight: 800 !important; margin: 30px 0 15px 0 !important;\">2023: Reaching the Absolute Summit at the National Stadium<\/h3>\n\n        <p style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0;\">\n          Fast forward to last night, and the hard work truly paid off on the grandest domestic stage of all. Stepping up to the elite ranks, Bethany faced the best fighters in the country at the <strong>IABA National Elite Boxing Championship Finals<\/strong> at the National Boxing Stadium in Dublin.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0;\">\n          In a grueling, high-stakes environment where the margins for error are razor-thin, Bethany delivered the performance of a lifetime. Standing victorious in the center of the ring, she claimed the prestigious <strong>National Elite Title<\/strong>, cementing her legacy at the absolute highest tier of Irish amateur boxing.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <blockquote style=\"margin: 25px 0; padding: 20px 24px; background: #f8fafc; border-left: 4px solid #254b2e; border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0; font-style: italic; color: #0f2015; font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.7;\">\n          &#8220;A massive congratulations to former student Bethany from everyone at Davitt College. 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Today, we look back at the incredible milestones that saw a hometown talent climb to the absolute summit of amateur boxing in Ireland. 2020: The Rising Star Secures National Title Number Six Back in February 2020, the school community rallied behind Bethany as she lined out for the IABA National Under 18 Boxing Championships in Dublin. Representing Castlebar Boxing Club, Bethany put on a clinical display of technical skill, power, and ring control to claim the national title. The victory was far from a flash in the pan\u2014it marked an astonishing sixth national gold medal in her rapidly rising youth career, cementing her status as one of the country&#8217;s most formidable young prospects. 2023: Reaching the Absolute Summit at the National Stadium Fast forward to last night, and the hard work truly paid off on the grandest domestic stage of all. 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Watching an athlete transition from dominant school-era champion to Elite National Champion is an inspiration to every student currently training in our sports academies.&#8221; 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