The City boss was met by principal, Mrs. Ciara Deane and head boy and U18 captain Ciaran Mullan before making his way to the sixth form where he met with the team, coaches and addressed those in attendance. Photographer Jim McCafferty was on hand to take these excellent photographs.
Congratulating the students, he spoke of the tremendous footballing talent about the city and district and how tuned in young footballers were to the modern game.
He went on to explain how hard work and diligence pays dividends in sport but also stressed the importance of education and getting good grades were to success in life generally.
He also visited the school’s new 4G surface and chatted to students. School coach Mr. Emmett McGinty said he was delighted to see Mr. Lynch come to the school so early on Tuesday.
"It was great to see Tiernan take time out from a busy schedule to wish the team well on their achievements. It was all arranged late on Monday night and the lads got a surprise and a shock when he walked through the door in Sixth Form.”
Principal, Mrs. Deane thanked the Derry manager for making time to visit the school’s team and for his words of advice. She said she hoped he might return in the coming months to address the students again.
9. Tiernan Lynch visits St. Joseph's Boys
St. Joseph's u-18 captain and Head Boy Ciaran Mullan pictured welcoming Derry City FC manager Tiernan Lynch to the school on Tuesday morning. The Derry supremo called to the school to congratulate the team on their recent NI Schools Cup success. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) Photo: JMC
10. Tiernan Lynch visits St. Joseph's Boys
Mrs. Ciara Deane, principal, St. Joseph's Boys School singing the praises of her u-18 captain and Head Boy Ciaran Mullan to Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch on Tuesday morning. Photo: JMC
11. Tiernan Lynch visits St. Joseph's Boys
Some of the younger students at St. Joseph's Boys School pictured on Tuesday morning with Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch and the recently won NI u-18 Schools Cup. Included are Mrs. Ciara Deane, Principal, Mr. Gerry Beattie, Senior Teacher, Mr. Paul Gibbons, Head of PE Department, Mr. Emmett McGinty, Coach/Teacher and Mr. Declan Lynch, MUFC Foundation and coach. (Photos: JIm McCafferty Photography) Photo: JMC