Doire Trasna celebrate their John McChrystal Cup Final defeat of Buncrana on Saturday afternoon last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2121GS – 103Doire Trasna celebrate their John McChrystal Cup Final defeat of Buncrana on Saturday afternoon last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2121GS – 103
Doire Trasna celebrate their John McChrystal Cup Final defeat of Buncrana on Saturday afternoon last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2121GS – 103

Terrific Doire Trasna lift John McChrystal Cup after festival of football

Doire Trasna Under 13s capped a fantastic first tournament at the club's new home base on Corrody Road by lifting the John McChrystal Memorial Cup on Saturday, a competition named after the Pearses' inaugural Club President.

Captain Callum Downey proved the Trasna hero, leading his team to a thrilling victory over an excellent Buncrana side in the Cup final on his way to also picking up to 'Player of the Tournament' accolade. Steelstown Brian Ogs made it a city double by lifting the Shield with victory over Naomh Padraig but, following some superb football from every team, the competition proved a fitting tribute to to the late Trasna President at a pitch he battled for so long to see established.

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