Friday and Saturday saw a record breaking Foyle Cup 2026 draw to a fitting conclusion with thrilling matches, great goals and constant supply of superb football. Hundreds of young teams played out finals at the various levels before the conclusion of the six day festival of football saw Maiden City Academy, FDS Finland and Dundee United lift the U12, U24 and U16 title at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.
Check out some of the most memorable pictures from photographers Jim McCafferty and Keith Moore across and brilliant finale to another wonderful week…..
9. U-14 CHAMPIONS. . . .The Mayor, Grace Ui Niallais presenting the Choice Housing 2026 Foyle Cup to Toixo, captain of FDS (Finland) on Saturday at the Brandywell. Included is Tammy Rountree, Choice Housing. (Photos: JIm McCafferty Photography)
U-14 CHAMPIONS. . . .The Mayor, Grace Ui Niallais presenting the Choice Housing 2026 Foyle Cup to Toixo, captain of FDS (Finland) on Saturday at the Brandywell. Included is Tammy Rountree, Choice Housing. (Photos: JIm McCafferty Photography) Photo: JIm McCafferty
10. Match referee Kyle McDowell presenting the O'Neills Foyle Cup Boys Under-8's trophy to Portstewart Academy captain George Hollinger at Broadbridge Primary School.
Match referee Kyle McDowell presenting the O'Neills Foyle Cup Boys Under-8's trophy to Portstewart Academy captain George Hollinger at Broadbridge Primary School. Photo: KEITH MOORE
11. Foyle Cup action from the u16 final between Dundee United and Ballymoney Youth Academy at the Brandywell in Derry on Saturday afternoon. (Photos: JIm McCafferty Photography)
Foyle Cup action from the u16 final between Dundee United and Ballymoney Youth Academy at the Brandywell in Derry on Saturday afternoon. (Photos: JIm McCafferty Photography) Photo: JIm McCafferty
12. The Dergview team which won the O'Neills Foyle Cup Under-19's trophy at Ardmore on Friday evening.
The Dergview team which won the O'Neills Foyle Cup Under-19's trophy at Ardmore on Friday evening. Photo: KEITH MOORE