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.
17. Special guest, Derry City's Michael Duffy pictured with some of the young players who will be representing their clubs at this year's 2026 O'Neills Foyle Cup.
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18. FOYLE CUP 2026 LAUNCH. . . . .The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Grace Ui Niallais, pictured at Thursday's 2026 O'Neills Foyle Cup launch in the North West Regional College with some of the young players who will take part in this year's record-breaking tournament. Included at back are Diolain Ward, Foyle Cup, John Murphy, O'Neills, and Philip Devlin, Foyle Cup.
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19. John Murphy, O'Neills, main sponsors, Foyle Cup, making a special presentation to Michael Duffy, special guest at Thursday's launch. Centre is Diolain Ward, Foyle Cup Secretary.
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