Donna Barr named on Irish squad for international against France

TWIN TOWNS boxer Donna Barr has been named to represent Ireland in an Elite Female International against France in Dublin’s National Stadium this Saturday.

The East Saturday night show sees ten bouts down for decision between the Irish team and Les Bleus.

The French team arrived in Ireland on March 20th for a training camp with Ireland and will meet the Girls In Green in an international this weekend.

Barr has been included in the Irish squad having been in training with the Elite squad since January.

In November, Barr was beaten by Lauren Hogan 40-36 36-40 39-37 in the Irish senior light-flyweight final.