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.
13. Foyle Cup special guest, Derry City's Michael Duffy helping Philip Devlin with this year's draw at Thursday's 2026 O'Neills Foyle Cup launch in the North West Regional College.
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14. All eyes on screens for the draw at Thursday's Foyle Cup launch at the North West Regional College, Derry.
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15. All eyes on screens for the draw at Thursday's Foyle Cup launch at the North West Regional College, Derry.
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16. A section of the attendance at Thursday's Foyle Cup launch at the North West Regional College, Derry.
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