Oakleaf Boxing Club

Derry was founded by St. Columba Colmcille in 540AD, he named it Doire, Doire Colmcille in Irish Derry) meaning "Oak Grove"
Our Club took the name Oakleaf because it is so synonymous with our city. I992 was still a very troubled time in our city, civil and political unrest was at it's height. I decided to form a boxing club,to take young people off the streets, give them a healthy & safe alternative to the violence which was happening throughout N. Ireland since 1969. Our 1st premises was an old Post Office in the Bogside which closed because it keep getting robbed !!! We remained there for 5 years, and because of our success and growing membership, we moved to our present premises in Brandywell Sports Centre. The Brandywell is one of the most disadvantaged areas in N.Ireland' and down through the years has been starved of employment and modern infrastructure, such as sporting and leisure facilities. We have now received the good news that Derry City Council have finally announced plans for a brand new Sports Centre in the Brandywell which is part of a regeneration plan for the area, and we are to be accommodated in the centre with a brand new facility. Our Club continues to grow from strength to strength , with success at National, European and Commonwealth Games level. Everyone is welcome male/female, from all traditions of our divided society. All volunteers must have Child Protection Clearance. Our club abides with all Child Protection Guidelines