The tournament proved a fitting tribute to the much loved and missed 16-year-old who tragically lost his life in a road traffic accident in August 2024. Kian was a key player for Don Bosco's as well as a keen Derry City and Tottenham Hotspur fan and the numbers who turned out to play and spectate at the new competition illustrated the esteem in which this special young man was held. (Photographs: George Sweeney)
9. Foyle Harps Year Group 2015 took part in the Kian Dawson Kirk Memorial Cup held at Leafair. Photo: George Sweeney
Foyle Harps Year Group 2015 took part in the Kian Dawson Kirk Memorial Cup held at Leafair. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
10. Oxford United Colts took part in the Kian Dawson Kirk Memorial Cup held at Leafair. Photo: George Sweeney
Oxford United Colts took part in the Kian Dawson Kirk Memorial Cup held at Leafair. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
11. Oxford United Year Group 2015 took part in the Kian Dawson Kirk Memorial Cup held at Leafair. Photo: George Sweeney
Oxford United Year Group 2015 took part in the Kian Dawson Kirk Memorial Cup held at Leafair. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
12. Trojans Year Group 2015 took part in the Kian Dawson Kirk Memorial Cup held at Leafair. Photo: George Sweeney
Trojans Year Group 2015 took part in the Kian Dawson Kirk Memorial Cup held at Leafair. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney