An electricity generator in L'Derry which was daubed with graffiti has been transformed.

Pupils from St Patrick's Primary School pupils teamed up with artist Joseph Campbell to create the artwork depicting sports and community activities that take place in the local area.

Funding was allocated by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) and the project was organised by Leafair Community Association supported by NIHE's Cohesion Unit.

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Peter McDonald, from local community group, said: "We were approached by St Patrick’s Primary School with concerns about the generator sited close to the entrance of the school, which was covered in sectarian graffiti. It was an eyesore, especially for young children who see it every day.

"We facilitated workshops with local schoolchildren and the artist – together they created a design which is both colourful and means something to the local area."

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