National Stadium (Ireland)
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The National Stadium or National boxing Stadium is one of Ireland
's best known boxing venues.
The National Stadium was the first purpose built boxing stadium in the world and was opened by Frank Aiken
in 1939.
(IABA) and has been used by the IABA for over 60 years as the venue for their national and international contests.
to the east and Dolphin's Barn
to the west on the South Circular Road
, Dublin 8, Ireland. The stadium stages Amateur and Professional Boxing
and Professional Wrestling
bouts as well as providing facilities for music concerts
, conferences and corporate hospitality
events.
/boxing ring
. The Ringside club seats up to 300 people for parties or sit down dining but some junior boxing events also take place here.
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
's best known boxing venues.
The National Stadium was the first purpose built boxing stadium in the world and was opened by Frank Aiken
Frank Aiken
Frank Aiken was a commander of the Irish Republican Army and later an Irish politician. A founding-member of Fianna Fáil, Aiken was first elected to Dáil Éireann in 1923 and at each subsequent election until 1973...
in 1939.
Venue
The stadium is owned by the Irish Amateur Boxing AssociationIrish Amateur Boxing Association
The Irish Amateur Boxing Association is the governing body of amateur boxing in Ireland. It was founded in 1911 following a meeting in Dublin.-Structure:...
(IABA) and has been used by the IABA for over 60 years as the venue for their national and international contests.
Facilities
The venue is situated between Clanbrassil StreetClanbrassil Street, Dublin
Clanbrassil Street is a street in Dublin south of the city centre. It runs from Robert Emmet Bridge on the Grand Canal to New Street. It is served by several bus routes.It is named after James Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Clanbrassil.-History:...
to the east and Dolphin's Barn
Dolphin's Barn
Dolphin's Barn is an inner city suburb of Dublin, Ireland, situated on the Southside of the city in the Dublin 8, and partially in the Dublin 12, postal district. Its name derives from a family named Dolphyn who once owned a storehouse there. Surrounding areas include The Liberties, Inchicore,...
to the west on the South Circular Road
South Circular Road, Dublin
The South Circular Road is a road in Dublin, Ireland, one of the longest in the city. It runs from Kilmainham in the west of the city, through Rialto and Dolphin's Barn to Portobello, near the centre. As it runs mainly through residential areas, it is used by numerous bus routes.-History:Until the...
, Dublin 8, Ireland. The stadium stages Amateur and Professional Boxing
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
and Professional Wrestling
Professional wrestling
Professional wrestling is a mode of spectacle, combining athletics and theatrical performance.Roland Barthes, "The World of Wrestling", Mythologies, 1957 It takes the form of events, held by touring companies, which mimic a title match combat sport...
bouts as well as providing facilities for music concerts
Concert
A concert is a live performance before an audience. The performance may be by a single musician, sometimes then called a recital, or by a musical ensemble, such as an orchestra, a choir, or a musical band...
, conferences and corporate hospitality
Corporate Entertainment
Corporate entertainment relates to private events held by corporations or businesses for their staff, clients or stakeholders.These events can be for large audiences such as conventions and conferences, or smaller events such as retreats, holiday parties or even private concerts.It is also commonly...
events.
Capacity
The capacity of the stadium is 2,080 for music events, which is reduced to 1,954 for boxing and wrestling events to accommodate the wrestlingWrestling
Wrestling is a form of grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position...
/boxing ring
Boxing ring
A boxing ring is the space in which a boxing match occurs. A modern ring, which is set on a raised platform, is square with a post at each corner to which four parallel rows of ropes are attached with a turnbuckle...
. The Ringside club seats up to 300 people for parties or sit down dining but some junior boxing events also take place here.