Reception honours victorious Derry City FC Down Syndrome Futsal Team

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Grace Ui Niallais pictured at the Guildhall on Tuesday afternoon with the Derry City FC Down Syndrome Futsal team who won the recent League of Ireland Annual Cairdeas Cup in Dublin. The Mayor held a reception for the team in recognition of their fantastic achievement. From left are Keigan Taylor, Eoin McGarry, Zain Attia, Aodhan Collins and Danny Miller. At back are coaches Noel Crampsey and Joe Kelly. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

placeholder image — The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Grace Ui Niallais pictured at the Guildhall on Tuesday afternoon with the Derry City FC Down Syndrome Futsal team who won the recent League of Ireland Annual Cairdeas Cup in Dublin. The Mayor held a reception for the team in recognition of their fantastic achievement. From left are Keigan Taylor, Eoin McGarry, Zain Attia, Aodhan Collins and Danny Miller. At back are coaches Noel Crampsey and Joe Kelly. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

Mayor Grace Uí Niallais welcomes local football heroes and coaches to celebrate their national victory in Dublin

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Colr. Grace Uí Niallais, hosted a special reception at the Guildhall to recognise the outstanding achievements of the Derry City FC Down Syndrome Futsal team following their victory in the recent League of Ireland Annual Cairdea Cup in Dublin.

The team, comprising Keigan Taylor, Eoin McGarry, Zain Attia, Aodhan Collins and Danny Miller, alongside coaches Noel Crampsey and Joe Kelly, were congratulated for their dedication, teamwork and sporting excellence.

Congratulating the team, the Mayor said: “It was a great honour to welcome these talented young athletes to the Guildhall and celebrate their fantastic achievement.

LEAGUE OF IRELAND SENIOR FUTSAL CHAMPIONS!. . . .The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Grace Ui Niallais pictured at the Guildhall on Tuesday afternoon with the Derry City FC Down Syndrome Futsal team who won the recent League of Ireland Annual Cairdeas Cup in Dublin. The Mayor held a reception for the team in recognition of their fantastic achievement. Pictured are Keigan Taylor, Eoin McGarry, Zain Attia, Aodhan Collins and Danny Miller. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

“Their success on the national stage is a testament to their hard work, commitment and team spirit, and they are wonderful ambassadors for Derry City, Strabane and the wider football community.

“I congratulate every player and coach on this well-deserved success and wish them continued achievements in the future.”