Record numbers expected for Foyle Cup 2024 parade

Players, coaches and family members will set off from Ulster University’s Derry Campus making their way via Northland Road, Great James Street and Strand Road before gathering at Guildhall Square for an official welcome by Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council Lillian Seenoi-Barr and Causeway Coast and Glens Mayor Ciaran McQuillan.

Those taking part are asked to assemble from 9am outside the Martha Magee building at the Ulster University campus. It’s understood the lower car park will also be available for those wishing to join the parade via the main steps. The parade itself will start at 10am.

This year will see a mouth-watering 2,932 matches involving under-8 up to under-19 in boys, girls and a sports with disability category with teams represented from across Ireland, UK, Europe, and the United States.

Speaking ahead of next week’s spectacle, Philip Devlin, Foyle Cup Secretary, said: ‘The Foyle Cup parade holds great significance, not only for the countless young players who proudly march through the city, but also for their families. It’s wonderful to see the whole community lining the route and showing their unwavering support for the teams during this memorable occasion. With this year’s Foyle Cup being our largest ever, we

once again extend our immense gratitude to our fantastic sponsors and partners for their invaluable contributions in orchestrating this remarkable event.’

Those in attendance are asked to note that because of the large attendance free car parking will be available at Ulster University’s Duncreggan Upper Car Park on the morning.

Mr. Devlin added: ‘We encourage those attending to make use of this parking facilities at the university as it’s only a five a minutes’ walk to the parade departure point.

‘The main university car park will only be available for disabled parking. Minibus parking is available at the Foyle Arts car park, accessible at the Rock Road entrance and drivers are recommended to travel via Strand Road, left turn at the traffic lights onto the Rock Road followed by a left turn into the university car park.’