PHOTOS: Sean O'Kane Memorial Cup a fitting tribute to special person
St. Joseph’s Boys’ School was the venue last weekend for the Sean O’Kane Memorial Cup with 32 local clubs taking part across Saturday and Sunday.
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 . . .
9. Sean O'Kane Memorial Cup at St. Joseph's Boys
Foyle Harps joint captains ,Jake Mooney and Joe Gray receiving the 2012 trophy on Sunday at St. Joseh’s Boys School. Included are members of the O’Kane family, and tournament organisers, Emmett McGinty, Christy McGeehan and Paul Gibbons. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) Photo: Jim McCafferty
10. Sean O'Kane Memorial Cup
Young players make their way out for the finals to the sounds of the Champions League music at St. Joseph’s on Sunday. Photo: Jim McCafferty
11. Sean O'Kane Memorial Cup at St. Joseph's Boys School
A battle for possession during the Top of the Hill Celtic v. Newell Academy on Sunday at St. Joseph’s Boys School. Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography
12. Sean O'Kane Memorial Cup at St. Joseph's
Don Bosco’s FC, winners of the 2013 Sean O’Kane Memorial Cup are presented with the trophy by Mrs. Breige O’Kane and her grandchildren on Sunday afternoon. Included from left are, Annette McCallion, Emmett McGinty, organiser/teacher, Declan Glass and Daniel Lafferty, Derry City, Chris McGeehan, organiser and Paul Kealey, Vice Principal, St. Joseph’s Boys School. Photo: Jim McCafferty