Kilkenny community to open new development in memory of the late Ollie O’Neill

'Ollie’s Way' will be officially opened by the Paulstown Development Association on Saturday at 1.45pm in honour of Ollie O’Neill, who passed away in February 2024.

O'Neill was a founding member of the Paulstown Boxing Club and coached many fighters of national and international acclaim from their base at the Community Centre. His eldest son Darren captained the Irish Boxing Team at the London Olympics in 2012, the same year his native Paulstown Boxing Club celebrated 40 years in existence.

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The Paulstown native was also a well-respected GAA referee since the early 1990s.

His impact was felt near and far with former Olympic Gold Medalist, Kellie Harrington paying tribute to the local man following his passing.

"Ollie was a gent of a man, always had a smile on his face anytime ye met him at the national boxing stadium, and always had a joke or two to tell. Would make anyone feel welcome in his company," she said.

This weekend, the boxing club will hold a fun run following the opening of Ollie’s Way and hope everyone will take part, run or walk in the event.