IN PICTURES: Derry turns out in force for AOD Challenge finale at The Daisyfield

Talented hurler Aodhán O'Donnell, who played for Na Magha CLG and represented Derry at county level, was remembered while raising vital funds for local charities

The grand finale of the AOD Challenge 2026 took place at The Daisyfield as scores of local runners, walkers, and families turned out for the closing day of the charity event.

All donations were in aid of Foyle Search and Rescue, ARC Fitness NI and Northlands.

9. The children with their medals at the AOD Challenge 2026 held at The Daisyfield.

Deirdre Heaney (nwpresspics)

10. Ronan O’Donnell holds his young son Oran on his shoulders at the end of the kids race at the AOD Challenge 2026 held at The Daisyfield.

Deirdre Heaney (nwpresspics)

11. Cillian Burns winner of the kids race at the AOD Challenge 2026 held at The Daisyfield.

Deirdre Heaney (nwpresspics)

12. The kids race at the AOD Challenge 2026 held at The Daisyfield.

Deirdre Heaney (nwpresspics)

IN PICTURES: Derry turns out in force for AOD Challenge finale at The Daisyfield

Talented hurler Aodhán O'Donnell, who played for Na Magha CLG and represented Derry at county level, was remembered while raising vital funds for local charities

9. The children with their medals at the AOD Challenge 2026 held at The Daisyfield.

10. Ronan O’Donnell holds his young son Oran on his shoulders at the end of the kids race at the AOD Challenge 2026 held at The Daisyfield.

11. Cillian Burns winner of the kids race at the AOD Challenge 2026 held at The Daisyfield.

12. The kids race at the AOD Challenge 2026 held at The Daisyfield.

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