Pending the resolution of legal proceedings
Gerry O'Mahony has volunteered to step aside as President of the Irish Amateur Boxing Association, pending the resolution of legal proceedings.
Mr O'Mahony was charged with sexual assault in May of last year at a sitting of Dungarvan District Court in
The court appearance was not reported at the time and the case has been forwarded to the Circuit Criminal Court for trial by jury on July the 2nd.
The IABA say they had only become aware of the subject matter in recent media articles.
In a statement, they added:
"We are mindful of each person’s presumption of innocence and shall be making no further media comment on this matter which is now before the Courts."
Mr O'Mahony will be stepping away from his duties, including domestic and international functions. He was due to attend the Olympic Games in

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