Quigley’s Point Swifts FC celebrate 50th birthday!

Quigley’s Point Swifts FC turned 50 during the first lock-down but the big anniversary was eventually celebrated with a long-anticipated Dinner Dance on Friday, October 28th in the Point Inn, during which senior and junior teams were presented with trophies from their successful year on the pitch.
By Staff Reporter
Published 16th Nov 2022, 11:52 BST
The Under 15 Girls' Award winners with their trophies at the Quigley Points Swifts 50th Anniversary Dinner Dance and Presentation evening.The Under 15 Girls' Award winners with their trophies at the Quigley Points Swifts 50th Anniversary Dinner Dance and Presentation evening.
The Under 15 Girls' Award winners with their trophies at the Quigley Points Swifts 50th Anniversary Dinner Dance and Presentation evening.

Members, young and old, of QPS came together for the long-anticipated presentation after putting it on hold for two years due to the Covid Pandemic. Everyone was very excited to be there, especially the children who were gathered in the middle of the room and who have become great friends over the years.

After a delicious meal, Club Chairman Mr. Brian Rutherford and Public Relations Officer, Sean Gallagher, better known as ‘Golly G’, took to the stage to welcome everyone and to thank the many volunteers who keep the club afloat. The club enjoyed a very successful year in terms of performance on the pitch and the players and coaches were thanked for their commitment and determination.

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Three Derry City players, Cameron McJannet, Brandon Kavanagh and Ciaran Coll, were invited to the stage to present the trophies to the junior and senior teams with special trophies going to ‘Players of the Year’, ‘Most improved’ and ‘Player’s Player of the Year’. There were also cups, shields and league cups presented to the winning teams and runners up of the Inishowen Youth and Schoolboys League.

The Under 13 Boys B team with their trophies at the Quigley Points Swifts 50th Anniversary Dinner Dance and Presentation evening.The Under 13 Boys B team with their trophies at the Quigley Points Swifts 50th Anniversary Dinner Dance and Presentation evening.
The Under 13 Boys B team with their trophies at the Quigley Points Swifts 50th Anniversary Dinner Dance and Presentation evening.

The presentation was followed by dancing to music provided by Liam Atcheson and Stephanie Pope.

The club is always looking for volunteers and new members are very welcome. For further information and contact details, visit the Quigley’s Point Swifts FC Facebook page.