The inaugural North West Charity Cup will take place at Magee on Sunday, November 30th, with 12 teams taking part from across Derry, Strabane and Donegal.
Organisers hope the event will help develop and promote underage girls football in the north west with all proceeds going to charities. This year’s chosen charities are St. Vincent de Paul and Hope Mission Zambia, who are directly affiliated with the Hope Dropinn shop in Newtowncunningham.
“Our vison is the North West Charity Cup will rotate annually between Derry, Strabane and Donegal,” explained organiser Brian Murray, “Next year we hope to hold it in Inishowen clubs with 24 teams participating.”
1. Former international soccer players Jodie and Kerrie Loughery, pictured at the launch of the North West Charity Cup held at UU Magee playing pitches. Photo: George Sweeney
International soccer players Jodie and Kerrie Loughery, pictured at the launch of the North West Charity Cup held at UU Magee playing pitches. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
2. Ellie Barr, Megan McKinley, Éabha Murray and Mia Porter, Cockhill Celtic, pictured with international players Kerrie Loughery, Jodie Loughery, Emma Doherty and Naomi McLaughlin at the launch of the North West Charity Cup held at UU Magee playing pitches. Photo: George Sweeney
Ellie Barr, Megan McKinley, Éabha Murray and Mia Porter, Cockhill Celtic, pictured with international players Kerrie Loughery, Jodie Loughery, Emma Doherty and Naomi McLaughlin at the launch of the North West Charity Cup held at UU Magee playing pitches. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
3. Lara Duffy and Hannah Cusack, Tristar FC, pictured with international players Kerrie Loughery, Jodie Loughery, Emma Doherty and Naomi McLaughlin at the launch of the North West Charity Cup held at UU Magee playing pitches. Photo: George Sweeney
Lara Duffy and Hannah Cusack, Tristar FC, pictured with international players Kerrie Loughery, Jodie Loughery, Emma Doherty and Naomi McLaughlin at the launch of the North West Charity Cup held at UU Magee playing pitches. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
4. Evana Roulstone and Emily Donnelly, Raphoe Town FC,, pictured with international players Kerrie Loughery, Jodie Loughery, Emma Doherty and Naomi McLaughlin at the launch of the North West Charity Cup held at UU Magee playing pitches. Photo: George Sweeney
Evana Roulstone and Emily Donnelly, Raphoe Town FC, pictured with international players Kerrie Loughery, Jodie Loughery, Emma Doherty and Naomi McLaughlin at the launch of the North West Charity Cup held at UU Magee playing pitches. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney