Katie Taylor made history overnight by unifying all four world lightweight titles with a narrow victory over Delfine Persoon in New York.
It secured her Persoon's WBC title, and she had previously won IBF, WBA and WBO prizes.
President Michael D Higgins tweeted his congratulations to Taylor:
“My warmest congratulations to @KatieTaylor on reaching the pinnacle of achievement in her sport, becoming the undisputed lightweight world champion.”
— President of Ireland (@PresidentIRL) June 2, 2019
Meanwhile, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, TD said:
"Huge congratulations to Katie Taylor on becoming the undisputed lightweight world champion at Madison Square Garden last night."
"Katie has been such a brilliant role model for her sport since her amateur days."
A number of other Irish sport stars have praised Taylor on her incredible achievement:
Congratulations to our own @KatieTaylor. Incredible achievement
— Kevin Kilbane (@kdkilbane77) June 2, 2019
Tonight the legend creates a legacy like no other that has gone before them. Amazing person, role model & 1 of the most dedicated & disciplined people I have ever met. Her pursuit of excellence will bring her all she wants.#katieTaylor#InspiringTheNextGeneration#TheGreatest
— Bernard Dunne (@Bernard_Dunne) June 1, 2019
This is one of my favorite pictures!
What an experience to watch this woman fight live!
If I was not in a cast from my own fight preparations, I would be ringside for this fight 100%!
Back this woman all the way!
Ireland’s very own, @KatieTaylor! pic.twitter.com/0BxDjLkTnd— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 31, 2019
