FRANCIS BARRETT TO PUSH AHEAD WOTH BRINGING BOXING EVENT TO CITY

Date Published: 23-Jan-2009

Former Olympic boxer and Galway native, Francis Barrett says he is not going to let an incident at a city bar, prevent him from bringing a major boxing event to the city.Mr. Barrett was refused entry to a late bar in Eyre Square last Tuesday night, where he was due to meet two businessmen to discuss the proposed event.Mr. Barrett carried the Tri-colour for the Irish team at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.He moved from England back to his native Galway with his family 8 months ago.It's understood Francis Barrett is consulting legal advice after being refused entry to bar, over what's claimed was his dress code.Galway Traveller Movement has described the incident as "very disappointing."Speaking to Keith Finnegan, Francis Barrett says he was "upset" and "humiliated" by the incident.