John Cooney , 28, from Galway, died a week after suffering an injury in the clash in defence of his Celtic ...

Northern Ireland’s sports minister has expressed sadness at the tragic death of a boxer following a title fight in Belfast.

A book of condolences was opened at the Ulster Hall yesterday after the tragic death of 28-year-old Irish boxer John Cooney.

Idolised by Celtic fans for his moments of brilliance and acts of charity, there are calls for him to be canonised by the ...

The Galway man passed away on Saturday having been in a critical condition for the past week after requiring brain surgery ...

Mr Cooney underwent immediate surgery following the contest but remained in a critical condition during the past week, and ...

A book of condolences has opened in the Ulster Hall to pay tribute to boxer John Cooney.

A book of condolences is opening this morning at the Ulster Hall after the tragic death of of 28-year-old Irish boxer John Cooney.

The boxing world has been stunned by the death of Galway boxer John Cooney, with tributes to the 28-year-old pouring in from ...

Irish boxer John Cooney died a week after being taken into intensive care following his Celtic super-featherweight title ...

Irish boxer John Cooney has died at the age of 28 from brain injuries sustained in a fight, his promoter announced on ...

John Cooney's family have told of their 'complete devastation' following the boxer's death at the age of just 28. The Galway ...