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Oakleaf Boxing Club

Oakleaf Boxing Club was formed by Eugene O'Kane in1992,shortly after Michael Curruths Gold & Wayne McCullough Silver success at the 1992 Olympics.

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

27/10/2026

Good win tonight in Belfast for James McDaid at the Ulster Senior Championships 5-0 unanimous decision 👏

26/10/2026

Oakleaf Boxing Club will be OPEN this week as normal (same times)

25/10/2026

Charlie McDonald produced an outstanding performance to advance into the Final, after a unanimous decision over Oliver Rowley Mullingar, Charlie joins club mate Danni Doherty in tomorrow’s Finals.
Joshua Cairns just lost out to 6ft 1in, 5 times English Champion and European Medalist Tommy Catanach, Newham. Josh was always in this contest, both sharing rounds 1&2 but the rangy English boxer just shaded the final round to secure victory.
Well done lads🥊🥊

24/10/2026

At the Halloween International Box Cup today, 2 good wins in the q/finals for Joshua Cairns & Charlie McDonald. Both box again in tomorrow’s semi finals.
Birthday girl Danni Doherty will box in the Final on Monday 🥊🥊🥊

18/10/2026

Great day at the Peter O’Donnell Box Cup in Clonmany. 5 Gold 2 Silver& 3 Junior Gold Medals. Marvellous Golds for Danni Doherty, Shaneice Robinson, Angel McDonagh, Joshua Cairns & Katie McDonagh. Silver to Aodhan Doherty & Charlie McDonald against top class opponents. Charlie’s opponent Charlie Murray scoped “Boxer of the Tournament”. Danial Gillespie lost to an Irish Champion, in the semi’s, your time will come.
Our 3 Juniors were outstanding, take a bow Emily, Eiméar & Cian.
Big thank you to the coaches and parents who all helped make it such a great day.
To top a memorable weekend Carleigh Irving was outstanding her Test match in Dublin on Saturday 🥊

03/10/2026

Brilliant performances today from all our 6 boxers, and on to tomorrow.
The experience gained is invaluable, this wee weekend in Dublin will have done wonders for their confidence, especially Emily & Eiméar who will be boxing competitively in 2027. Well done all👏

03/10/2026

Our wee Juniors all ready for action today and tomorrow in Dublin.
A great opportunity for them to gain valuable experience and exposure at this excellent National Skills Tournament at such a young age.
Big shout out to the Coaches and Parents and Sponsors for making this happen.
C’mon Eiméar, Emily, Mason, Cian, Kai & Harley , enjoy 👏

01/10/2026

Our Junior 5-8 year trainers of the week👏👏

Best of luck to our 8 - 11 years Squad who are off to the Monkstown Skills Tournament this weekend in Dublin,big thank you to Gregg’s O’Hagan, Toe O’Connor, Barry McCafferty & Joe Allen for making this wee trip possible .
Enjoy the experience boys & girls 🥊

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Daisyfield Sports Hub, Foyle Road, Brandywell
Derry
BT489LB

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