Longford woman thrilled champion boxer Katie Taylor got the farewell she deserved
By Alan Walsh
Published 14th Sep 2026, 10:55 BST
Updated 14th Sep 2026, 14:00 BST
Deirdre Greene from Ardagh was very proud and delighted when she recently met Katie Taylor and Katie's mum Bridget
Deirdre Greene from Ardagh, Co Longford, was immensely proud and delighted when she recently met Katie Taylor and her mum Bridget.
Deirdre was thrilled that Katie got the farewell she deserved on Saturday, September 5 with a full house of over 80,000 fans in Croke Park to witness her defeat French boxer Flora Pili.
Katie was the first boxer to headline a fight night at GAA headquarters since Muhammad Ali in 1972.
Coincidentally and poignantly, September 5 is also the birthday of Deirdre’s late mother, Bridget Kerr.