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.
9. The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Grace Ui Niallais, addressing the attendance at Thursday's 2026 O'Neills Foyle Cup launch.
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10. Councillor Ashleen Scheening, Vice Chair, Leisure and Development Committee, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, addressing the attendance at Thursday's 2026 O'Neills Foyle Cup launch.
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11. John Murphy, O'Neills, main sponsors, Foyle Cup, addressing the attendance at Thursday's 2026 O'Neills Foyle Cup launch.
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12. Foyle Cup special guest, Derry City's Michael Duffy pictured with Dr. Lynda Hegarty, North West Regional College, at Thursday's launch.
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