A highly impressive St. Mary's Clady third year side reigned supreme today at Steelstown GAA as the club hosted its annual Brian Óg's Nines competition.
Held in memory of young Brian Óg McKeever, a man whose life continues to inspire the entire GAA community across the province, it was only fitting that schools flocked from all over the county to contest the much sought-after title.
And it was Clady side St. Mary's - who brought two teams to take part in the tournament - who took the honours as they marched to the final undefeated and beat last year's champions St. Columb's College in the decider to dethrone the Derry school.
There was also glory for St. Brigid's Carnhill, where Brian Óg McKeever also studied as well as the College, as the Glengalliagh Road men took the B title after a string of superb performances at the right time.
Damon Gallagher, captain of St. Mary's, was awarded player of the tournament - presented by Máire and Brian McKeever - whilst St. Brigid's College's Conor Wells was given player of the tournament for the B group.
The following schools took part in a memorable day at Steelstown. Flick through the gallery for team pictures.
St. Mary's, Clady
St. Columb's College, Derry
St. Joseph's Boys School, Derry
St. Joseph's Coleraine
Dominican College, Portstewart
Sperrin Integrated College
Oakgrove Integrated College, Derry
St. Patrick's & St. Brigid's College, Claudy
St. Paul's, Kilrea
St. Brigid's College, Derry
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