Joyce nominated for RTÉ 'Young Sportsperson of the Year'

Westmeath boxer Patsy Joyce is one of seven nominees for the RTÉ 'Young Sportsperson of the Year'.

The Mullingar boxer has been recognised by the national broadcaster for his bronze medal success at 55kg weight at his first World Boxing Championships in Liverpool.

Fellow midlands sportsperson Alex Dunne has also been nominate for the award. The Rodin Motorsport team member became the first Irish driver to win an F2 race, winning in both Bahrain and Italy. The Clonbollogue native would eventually finish the F2 championship season in fifth position.

Other nominees for the award include U20 400m runner Conor Kelly, swimmer John Shortt, Shamrock Rovers footballer Michael Noonan, para swimmer Roisin Ni Riain and canoeist Sean Butterly.

The 'Young Sportsperson of the Year' award winner will be announced during the RTÉ Sports Awards to be televised live on RTÉ1 on Saturday at 8.05pm.

The awards programme will be presented by Joanne Cantwell, Darragh Maloney and David Gillick.