Sixth form students at St. Joseph’s Boys School got a pleasant surprise early on Tuesday morning as Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch paid a visit to the school to congratulate their u-18s soccer team on the recent NI Schools Cup success. The City boss was met by Principal, Mrs. Ciara Deane and head boy and u-18 captain Ciaran Mullan before making his way to the sixth form where he met with the team, coaches and addressed those in attendance. Congratulating the students, he spoke of the tremendous footballing talent about the city and district and how tuned in young footballers were to the modern game. He went on to explain how hard work and diligence pays dividends in sport but also stressed the importance of education and getting good grades were to success in life generally. He also visited the school’s new 4G surface and chatted to students School coach Mr. Emmett McGinty said he was delighted to see Mr. Lynch come to the school so early on Tuesday. "It was great to see Tiernan take time out from a busy schedule to wish the team well on their achievements. It was all arranged late on Monday night and the lads got a surprise and a shock when he walked through the door in Sixth Form." Principal, Mrs. Deane thanked the Derry manager for making time to visit the school’s team and for his words of advice. She said she hoped he might return in the coming months to address the students again. PICTURED BELOW: Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch pictured with players and coaches from the successful St. Joseph's Boys School u-18 Northern Ireland Schools Cup during a visit to the school on Tuesday morning. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)placeholder image
Sixth form students at St. Joseph’s Boys School got a pleasant surprise early on Tuesday morning as Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch paid a visit to the school to congratulate their u-18s soccer team on the recent NI Schools Cup success. The City boss was met by Principal, Mrs. Ciara Deane and head boy and u-18 captain Ciaran Mullan before making his way to the sixth form where he met with the team, coaches and addressed those in attendance. Congratulating the students, he spoke of the tremendous footballing talent about the city and district and how tuned in young footballers were to the modern game. He went on to explain how hard work and diligence pays dividends in sport but also stressed the importance of education and getting good grades were to success in life generally. He also visited the school’s new 4G surface and chatted to students School coach Mr. Emmett McGinty said he was delighted to see Mr. Lynch come to the school so early on Tuesday. "It was great to see Tiernan take time out from a busy schedule to wish the team well on their achievements. It was all arranged late on Monday night and the lads got a surprise and a shock when he walked through the door in Sixth Form." Principal, Mrs. Deane thanked the Derry manager for making time to visit the school’s team and for his words of advice. She said she hoped he might return in the coming months to address the students again. PICTURED BELOW: Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch pictured with players and coaches from the successful St. Joseph's Boys School u-18 Northern Ireland Schools Cup during a visit to the school on Tuesday morning. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

IN PICTURES: Derry City manager congratulates champions St. Joseph’s Boys School on their recent success

By Reporter
Published 29th Mar 2025, 20:33 GMT

History makers St Joseph's claimed the U18 Danske Bank Schools Cup for the first time in the school’s history

Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch pictured with players and coaches from the successful St. Joseph's Boys School u-18 Northern Ireland Schools Cup during a visit to the school on Tuesday morning. Included centre is Mrs. Ciara Deane, principal. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

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Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch pictured with players and coaches from the successful St. Joseph's Boys School u-18 Northern Ireland Schools Cup during a visit to the school on Tuesday morning. Included centre is Mrs. Ciara Deane, principal. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch pictured with captain Ciaran Mullan and coaches Mr. Emmett McGinty and Mr. Declan Lynch during his visit to the school on Tuesday morning.

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Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch pictured with captain Ciaran Mullan and coaches Mr. Emmett McGinty and Mr. Declan Lynch during his visit to the school on Tuesday morning.

Some of the younger students at St. Joseph's Boys School pictured on Tuesday morning with Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch and the recently won NI u-18 Schools Cup. Included are Mrs. Ciara Deane, Principal, Mr. Gerry Beattie, Senior Teacher, Mr. Paul Gibbons, Head of PE Department, Mr. Emmett McGinty, Coach/Teacher and Mr. Declan Lynch, MUFC Foundation and coach. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

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Some of the younger students at St. Joseph's Boys School pictured on Tuesday morning with Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch and the recently won NI u-18 Schools Cup. Included are Mrs. Ciara Deane, Principal, Mr. Gerry Beattie, Senior Teacher, Mr. Paul Gibbons, Head of PE Department, Mr. Emmett McGinty, Coach/Teacher and Mr. Declan Lynch, MUFC Foundation and coach. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

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