The O’Neills Foyle Cup will make history this summer after organisers confirmed that a record 1,013 teams will compete in the 2026 tournament, marking the first time the competition has surpassed the 1,000-team barrier in its 34-year history.
The milestone was unveiled at the tournament launch and group stage draw, where Derry City FC captain Michael Duffy helped kick-start the countdown to what promises to be the biggest O’Neills Foyle Cup ever staged.
5. Diolain Ward, Foyle Cup, pictured welcoming the Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Grace Ui Niallais to the launch of the 2026 O'Neills Foyle Cup at the North West Regional College on Thurday evening.
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6. BBC tv's Keiron Tourish interviewing Derry City's Michael Duffy at Thursday's 2026 O'Neills Foyle Cup launch.
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7. Special guest, Derry City's Michael Duffy watching the promotional video for the 2026 O'Neills Foyle Cup launch in the North West Regional College.
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8. Dr. Lynda Hegarty, North West Regional College, addressing the attendance at Thursday's 2026 O'Neills Foyle Cup launch.
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