KATIE TAYLOR TO OPEN NEW BOXING CLUB
Ireland’s latest boxing phenomenon, Katie Taylor, is expected to officially open Fermoy’s newest boxing club in the coming week.
Taylor, reigning European and World champion could be bound for Olympic glory and it is currently thought she will be in Fermoy in a couple of weeks to open the club which will start training shortly.
Under the direction of Pa and Timmy Flynn, familiar faces in local boxing circles, the new club will be training at the CMWS Hall on Fermoy’s main street from 7pm next Monday evening.
“The club welcomes boys and girls from age 8 upwards this week for training. We will be starting at 7pm and any children interested are welcome to come along,” said Pa Flynn, PRO for the new club.
“We will be training three night a week (Monday, Tuesday and Friday) and have recently purchased lots of new equipment and gear including mitts and punch bags and we are excited about the new project.”
Timmy Flynn, who is a qualified coach, will be training all the youths attending. Further details can be got from Timmy on 086 3741024, Teresa Flynn (Secretary) 086 3202295, William Hughes (Treasurer) 087 9474875.
Any local businesses wishing to sponsor the club are also welcome to contact the above numbers.
Published:
Thursday 3rd September 7:42pm
