By Damon Gonzalez
Londonderry Derry, Ireland -Great event today with Ireland’s own Middleweight contender Connor Coyle was Honored with a portrait at Leafair in Londonderry Derry, Ireland supporting there local sporting legends- by the Leafair Community Association & their reimagining project.
Coyle (7-0, 2 KO’s) will return to the ring on Saturday June 16, 2018 to battle Danny “El Bebo” Pastrana (6-4, 1 KO’s) in a NBA Jr. Middleweight Title fight at the St. Pete Coliseum in St. Petersburg, Florida. Presented by FireFist Boxing Promotions.
About: Leafair Community Association was established in April 1994, as a direct response to the high level of interest in community regeneration shown by residents during a Northern Ireland Housing Executive refurbishment programme. Some of the founding members are still involved with Leafair today, either in an employed capacity or as members of the committee. The Association was constituted on 25th April 1995. In 1996 a community audit of the area was commissioned which not only identified the main concerns and issues facing the local residents but also helped to set the Association’s aims and objectives. Essentially, the Association is concerned about socio-economic problems apparent within the area, in particular the increase in youth unemployment, low incomes, low community morale, low educational attainment and the lack of support for the marginalized and socially disadvantaged, including the elderly, lone parents and youth. The main priorities of the organisation are to empower local people, raise awareness, promote new opportunities and give the community a collective base from which to proactively address their concerns. Leafair Community Association will help enable people who have been excluded from life chances to live fuller lives and participate in their community.
Photo credits: St. Joseph Boxing Club
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