Teams from Derry, Donegal, Antrim and Armagh took part in what proved another hugely successful day of underage hurling with a club spokesperson paying tribute to all who had supported the day.
“A huge thank you to our generous sponsors who supported the Seán Mellon Hurling & Camogie Festival 2026: NW Autohub, Dunnes Stores, The Bentley, Iceland, Derry City Football Club, Charlie Casey, Tony O’Doherty, Lynches Eurospar, The Derby Bar and Supervalu,” said the spokesperson.
“We are also deeply grateful to everyone who helped out before the event and on the day- organisers, coaches, referees, parents, players and our brilliant community. The skill and talent on display across Hurling and Camogie today was outstanding- a joy to watch and a credit to every club involved. Thank you all.”
5. St. Eunan's team runners-up in the Plate competition at the Seán Mellon annual hurling tournament held at Páirc Na Magha, on Saturday. Included Éadaoin Mellon who presented the award. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)
St. Eunan's team runners-up in the Plate competition at the Seán Mellon annual hurling tournament held at Páirc Na Magha, on Saturday. Included Éadaoin Mellon who presented the award. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics) Photo: Tom Heaney
6. Swatragh team winners of the Cup at the Seán Mellon annual hurling tournament held at Páirc Na Magha, on Saturday. Included is Éadaoin Mellon with her son Seán who presented the award. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)
Swatragh team winners of the Cup at the Seán Mellon annual hurling tournament held at Páirc Na Magha, on Saturday. Included is Éadaoin Mellon with her son Seán who presented the award. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics) Photo: Tom Heaney
7. Na Magha team runners-up in the Cup competition at the Seán Mellon annual hurling tournament held at Páirc Na Magha, on Saturday. Included are Ryan O'Donnell, coach, and Éadaoin Mellon with her son Seán who presented the medals. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)
Na Magha team runners-up in the Cup competition at the Seán Mellon annual hurling tournament held at Páirc Na Magha, on Saturday. Included are Ryan O'Donnell, coach, and Éadaoin Mellon with her son Seán who presented the medals. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics) Photo: Tom Heaney
8. Swatragh team celebrating winning the Cup at the Seán Mellon annual hurling tournament held at Páirc Na Magha, on Saturday. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)
Swatragh team celebrating winning the Cup at the Seán Mellon annual hurling tournament held at Páirc Na Magha, on Saturday. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics) Photo: Tom Heaney