Kellie Harrington made a successful return to the National Elite Championships with a unanimous decision win over Zara Breslin at the National Stadium in Dublin on Saturday. The win ensures that Harrington will return to the National Stadium for the 60kg final, the same class which she dominated nationally and internationally before her hiatus. Photograph: Inpho/Dan Clohessy[ Kellie Harrington comes out of retirement: ‘This is what I want to do. 2026 National Elite Championships, National Stadium, Dublin 10/1/2026. The National Stadium will play host to the remaining semi-finals on Friday, before the finals are contested on Saturday night at 6pm.

Source: The Irish Times January 11, 2026 19:16 UTC