PHOTOS: Sean O'Kane Memorial Cup a fitting tribute to special person
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 . . .
13. Sean O'Kane Memorial Cup at St. Joseph's Boys
PENALTY SAVE. . . Young Bosco’s keeper Kayla Starrs pulls off a magnificent penalty save during the Sean O’Kane Memorial Cup. (Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography) Photo: Jim McCafferty
14. A battle for possession between Newell Academy and Aileach FC on Saturday afternoon.
A battle for possession between Newell Academy and Aileach FC on Saturday afternoon. (Jim McCafferty Photography) Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography
15. Sean O'Kane Memorial Cup at St. Joseph's Boys
GIRL POWER!. . . .The Mayor Sandra Duffy and St. Joseph’s Boys school Principal, Mrs. Ciara Deane pictured with some of the girls from Phoenix Athletic FC who took part in the Sean O’Kane Memorial Cup on Saturday morning. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography
16. Sean O'Kane Memorial Cup at St. Joseph's Boys School
Derry City’s Daniel Lafferty applauds some of the young players onto the playing pitches during one of the finals on Saturday. Photo: Jim McCaferty