The Deputy Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Alderman Niree McMorris, hosted a special civic reception in the Mayor’s Parlour this week in honour of the outstanding achievements of Culmore Football Club. The event recognised the club’s success over the course of the 2025 season and celebrated the dedication, talent, and commitment demonstrated by its players, coaches, and volunteers. “I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to all of the young players, as well as the dedicated coaches and committee members behind the Culmore Youth Football teams, for their continued success throughout the 2025 season. Your commitment, hard work and passion have truly paid off. “While it is always wonderful to celebrate trophies and achievements, it is equally important to recognise the value of being part of a team like this. Youth football is about far more than winning matches, it is about building friendships, learning the importance of teamwork and fostering a strong sense of community spirit. Well done to everyone involved, and I encourage you all to keep up the fantastic work in the seasons ahead,” she added. PICTURED BELOW: CULMORE YOUTHS FC PRESENTATION. . . . .The Deputy Mayor Niree McMorris making a special presentation to captains and coaches of Culmore Youths FC at a reception in the Guildhall on Tuesday evening. Included at back are Councillor Catherine McDaid, coaches Ben Dooher (chair), Mark Young, Ross Forrest, Niall Doherty and Kieran Black. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow

placeholder image — The Deputy Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Alderman Niree McMorris, hosted a special civic reception in the Mayor’s Parlour this week in honour of the outstanding achievements of Culmore Football Club. The event recognised the club’s success over the course of the 2025 season and celebrated the dedication, talent, and commitment demonstrated by its players, coaches, and volunteers. “I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to all of the young players, as well as the dedicated coaches and committee members behind the Culmore Youth Football teams, for their continued success throughout the 2025 season. Your commitment, hard work and passion have truly paid off. “While it is always wonderful to celebrate trophies and achievements, it is equally important to recognise the value of being part of a team like this. Youth football is about far more than winning matches, it is about building friendships, learning the importance of teamwork and fostering a strong sense of community spirit. Well done to everyone involved, and I encourage you all to keep up the fantastic work in the seasons ahead,” she added. PICTURED BELOW: CULMORE YOUTHS FC PRESENTATION. . . . .The Deputy Mayor Niree McMorris making a special presentation to captains and coaches of Culmore Youths FC at a reception in the Guildhall on Tuesday evening. Included at back are Councillor Catherine McDaid, coaches Ben Dooher (chair), Mark Young, Ross Forrest, Niall Doherty and Kieran Black. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow

IN PICTURES: Culmore Youth Football Club honoured for landmark 2025 season

Published 5th Mar 2026, 20:33 BST

Alderman Niree McMorris praises the "hard work and passion" that led the club to its recent championship successes

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The Deputy Mayor Niree McMorris pictured chatting to some of the Culmore Youths FC coaches at Tuesday night's reception in the Guildhall.

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The Deputy Mayor Niree McMorris pictured with the only girl at Tuesday night's Culmore Youths FC reception in the Guildhall - 10 years-old Ruby McIvor. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

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One of the young Culmore Youths FC players asking a question of Deputy Mayor Niree McMorris at Tuesday night's reception in the Guildhall.

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We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can. Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond. TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY For more information scan the QR code below.

IN PICTURES: Culmore Youth Football Club honoured for landmark 2025 season

Alderman Niree McMorris praises the "hard work and passion" that led the club to its recent championship successes

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