The eight-a-side youth competition featured the age groups 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 with a number of Derry City players present to take in the action as hundreds of young players took part. Sean, a lifelong Celtic, passed away in January following a brave battle against cancer with the new competition a chance for his many friends to pay tribute. Here a few of the defining images from a memorable day at St Joseph’s Boys . . .
5. Sean O'Kane Memorial Cup at St. Joseph's Boys School
St. Joseph’s PE teacher Emmett McGinty and Event Co-Organiser Christy McGeehan (Phoenix Athletic FC, tournament hosts), sort out fixtures before the start of the Sean O’Kane Memorial Cup at St. Joseph’s on Saturday morning last. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) Photo: Jim McCafferty
6. Sean O'Kane Memorial Cup at St. Joseph's
The late Sean O’Kane’s sister Ciara McGlynn presenting Shea O’Hara, Phoenix Athletic FC with the 2012 Plate trophy on Sunday. Included from left is Paul Kealey, Vice Principal, Chirsty McGeehan, organiser, and on right, Ciara Deane, Principal, St. Joseph’s Boys School. Photo: Jim McCafferty
7. Sean O'Kane Memorial Cup at St. Joseph's Boys
CHEQUE HANDOVER. . . . . .Mrs. Ciara Deane, Principal, St. Joseph’s Boys School and Mrs. Breige O’Kane pictured handing over a cheque from the Sean O’Kane Memorial Cup to Linda Sturgeon, Marie Curie, proceeds from the weekend’s tournament at the school. Sean, who passed away last year, was a teacher at the school. Included from left are Paul Kealey, Vice Principal, Paul Gibbons, teacher/organiser, Colleen O’Kane, Christy McGeehan, organiser, Benjamin McGeehan and Emmett McGinty, teacher/organiser. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) Photo: Jim McCafferty
8. Sean O'Kane Memorial Cup at St. Joseph's
WELL DONE GIRLS. . . . .The Top of the Hill Celtic Girls 2014 team receiving their medals from Ciara McGlynn, (Sean’s sister) on Sunday. Included are Mrs. Ciara Deane, Principal, St. Joseph’s, Emmet McGinty, teacher/organiser, Paul Kealey, Vice Principal, Christy McGeehan, organiser and Cameron McJanett, Derry City FC. Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography