
Coach ShaneĬulleton commented further, “To compete on the world stage, coming from a small town, shows all the up-and-coming kids, that they can be the best if they truly believe in themselves and have a clear vision of what they want”. Not a small task by any means for our small country. Ireland was placed 4th overall in the medals table. Leadership: One of the key elements of professionalism in nursing is the ability to positively influence patients and peers by using strong leadership skills. The WAKO World Championships, places the number one fighters from every country against each other, over the 7-day event. She was then selected to be part of the team event with 3 other Team Ireland Members, securing a 2 nd place medal in the teamĮvent. Shane comes away from the World Championships with a well-earned bronze medal.Ībigail took to the mats to compete against Hungary, giving a great account of herself, and securing a bronze medal. I have no doubt, that Shane will be a European Champion next year followed closely by the World Championships the following year”. Coach Shane Culleton commented ” Shane was terrific for his first World Championships.Ĭompeting in one style at an elite level is amazing both styles are phenomenal. Shane would then go on to win two fights in the Kick Light, beating Turkey along the way and before bowing out to Spain. Shane was the first to compete in the event, winning 4 fights in Light Contact, narrowly losing out to England in the semi-final. Coach Shane Culleton commented, “ to be an athlete of that level, at any age, takes massive dedication and focus, This cannot be achieved without the same level of dedication and focus from parents as well”. Both athletes had been training up to 5 nights a week ahead of the championships. Shane won Double All Irelands, in the -74kg Light Contact and Kick Light. Both fighters qualified for the World Championships by winning the All Irelands in their respective styles back in May.Ībigail secured her place by winning the Under 8’s -30kg in Point Fighting.

Search for crossword clues found in the Daily Celebrity, NY Times, Daily Mirror, Telegraph and major. They traveled as part of Team Ireland, competing in Point Fighting, Light Contact, and Kick Light. Answers for preserve (3) crossword clue, 3 letters.

Both fighters, train out of Laois Martial Arts, in Mountmellick. Laois Kickboxers, Abigial McPartlan (8yrs) and Shane Allison (16yrs) competed recently in the World Kickboxing Championships, in Jesolo, Italy.
