Michael Carruth, Olympic Gold Medallist

The words superstar and legend are two of the most overused words in sport and entertainment today. But the name Michael Carruth truly fits that mantle. Michael, as every one knows, is the only Irish boxer in history to win an Olympic Gold medal by beating the great Cuban champion Juan Hernandez in a thrilling final. The event was so momentous that every Irish man and woman, and even children who were old enough, remembers where they were at that unforgettable moment in Irish sporting history.You can join the Celtic Tigers programme and be trained by this legend of Irish sport.

Tommy Egan, The Promoter

Tommy Egan is the founder and managing director of Ireland's foremost event and corporate hospitality company, Egan Hospitality. Egan Hospitality has catered for some of the most important events in recent Irish History including: the visit of U.S. President Bill Clinton on his last visit to Ireland as President; a state banquet in Dublin Castle for British Prime Minister Tony Blair following his historic address to the Oireachtas; the Inauguration Ceremony for President Mary McAleese at Dublin Castle; and many more state and corporate events. Down the years Tommy and his company have successfully run a large number of charity events. Celtic Tigers Boxing allows Tommy to combine charity support with his other love, boxing.