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)
13. Phoenix Athletic Year Group 2015 took part in the Kian Dawson Kirk Memorial Cup held at Leafair. Photo: George Sweeney
Phoenix Athletic Year Group 2015 took part in the Kian Dawson Kirk Memorial Cup held at Leafair. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
14. Don Boscos Year Group 2015 took part in the Kian Dawson Kirk Memorial Cup held at Leafair. Photo: George Sweeney
Don Boscos Year Group 2015 took part in the Kian Dawson Kirk Memorial Cup held at Leafair. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
15. Top of the Hill Celtic Year Group 2015 took part in the Kian Dawson Kirk Memorial Cup held at Leafair. Photo: George Sweeney
Top of the Hill Celtic Year Group 2015 took part in the Kian Dawson Kirk Memorial Cup held at Leafair. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney