World Champ Katie Taylor top of the bill at ‘Battle of Maryborough Festival’

MULTIPLE World Champion Katie Taylor will headline the ‘Battle of Maryborough Festival’ which sees a rematch between Portlaoise GAA Club and Portlaoise Rugby Club.

The event takes place on Saturday, April 14 in Portlaoise GAA Grounds on Fr Browne Avenue and is being run in association with Portlaoise Boxing Club.

Fighters from both clubs came together recently to promote what should be a very memorable night of action.

The bout featuring Katie Taylor and an international opponent is sure to prove a huge draw as it will be her last fight in Ireland before the World Championships and the Olympic Games.

It is a strictly Over 18s event and tickets priced at €20 are on sale from Dunamaise Arts Centre and on line at www.dunamaise.ie.