What started as a community tournament between different streets in Shantallow and Galliagh has grown into a prestigious city wide tournament played at Leafair.
“I was delighted to have the opportunity to recognise this real institution in Derry soccer,” said Mayor McHugh.
“The Eamon Bronco Bradley Summer Cup has been a great platform for local footballers to play competitively over the years and attracts huge crowds to the Leafair pitches.
“Congratulations to everyone who has been involved over the last 40 years and good luck to the committee for the future.”
The 40th edition of the Bronco Bradley took place in Derry last month.
The competition is held in memory of the late Eamon ‘Bronco’ Bradley who was shot dead by members of the Royal Anglian Regiment on August 25, 1982. He was 23.
5. The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Ruairi McHugh making a presentation to Martin 'Gills' McGilloway, chair of the Eamonn 'Bronco' Bradley Football Tournament Committee in recognition of their 40th anniversary on Friday evening at the Guildhall. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)
The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Ruairi McHugh making a presentation to Martin 'Gills' McGilloway, chair of the Eamonn 'Bronco' Bradley Football Tournament Committee in recognition of their 40th anniversary on Friday evening at the Guildhall. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) : . Photo: Jim McCafferty
6. Councillor Sandra Duffy gets a round of applause after speaking at Friday evening's mayoral reception for the committee of the Eamonn 'Bronco' Bradley Football Tournament in recognition of their 40th anniversary celebrations.
Councillor Sandra Duffy gets a round of applause after speaking at Friday evening's mayoral reception for the committee of the Eamonn 'Bronco' Bradley Football Tournament in recognition of their 40th anniversary celebrations. : . Photo: Jim McCafferty
7. The Mayor Ruairi McHugh addressing the attendance at Friday evening's reception in the Guildhall for the Eamonn 'Bronco' Bradley Football Tournament Committee in recognition of their 40th anniversary celebrations. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)
The Mayor Ruairi McHugh addressing the attendance at Friday evening's reception in the Guildhall for the Eamonn 'Bronco' Bradley Football Tournament Committee in recognition of their 40th anniversary celebrations. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) : . Photo: Jim McCafferty
8. The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Ruairi McHugh addressing the attendance at Friday evening's reception in the Guildhall for the Eamonn 'Bronco' Bradley Football Tournament Committee in recognition of their 40th anniversary celebrations. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)
The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Ruairi McHugh addressing the attendance at Friday evening's reception in the Guildhall for the Eamonn 'Bronco' Bradley Football Tournament Committee in recognition of their 40th anniversary celebrations. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) : . Photo: Jim McCafferty