Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Ruairí McHugh, said: “I was delighted to host a reception for Brendan Bradley on Friday night in the Guildhall. It was, in my opinion, long overdue. Many of his old teammates travelled from near and far to honour a man who is a true legend of Irish sport, and that indicated to me the esteem this man is held in by all who know him. “With 235 goals, Brendan Bradley is still to this day the League of Ireland’s all-time top scorer. In 2015 he was rated the greatest League of Ireland player of all time by The Examiner newspaper. “As I said at the reception, so many footballers came before him and so many came after him – some great goal scorers and players they were too - but it's an amazing statistic that a man from Creggan still sits at the top of the charts of Irish soccer in 2025, almost 40 years after he stopped playing.” PICTURED BELOW: Mayor Ruairí McHugh making a presentation to Brendan Bradley (former Finn Harps & Derry City footballer) in recognition of his contribution to Finn Harps and Derry City Football Clubs and commitment to sport within the City and District at a reception held in the Guildhall on Friday night. Included is Brendan's wife Marie, son, Brendan and daughter Aileen. (Photos - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics) 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

placeholder image — Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Ruairí McHugh, said: “I was delighted to host a reception for Brendan Bradley on Friday night in the Guildhall. It was, in my opinion, long overdue. Many of his old teammates travelled from near and far to honour a man who is a true legend of Irish sport, and that indicated to me the esteem this man is held in by all who know him. “With 235 goals, Brendan Bradley is still to this day the League of Ireland’s all-time top scorer. In 2015 he was rated the greatest League of Ireland player of all time by The Examiner newspaper. “As I said at the reception, so many footballers came before him and so many came after him – some great goal scorers and players they were too - but it's an amazing statistic that a man from Creggan still sits at the top of the charts of Irish soccer in 2025, almost 40 years after he stopped playing.” PICTURED BELOW: Mayor Ruairí McHugh making a presentation to Brendan Bradley (former Finn Harps & Derry City footballer) in recognition of his contribution to Finn Harps and Derry City Football Clubs and commitment to sport within the City and District at a reception held in the Guildhall on Friday night. Included is Brendan's wife Marie, son, Brendan and daughter Aileen. (Photos - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics) 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

IN PICTURES: League of Ireland's all-time top scorer Brendan Bradley honoured in Derry

Published 15th Oct 2025, 14:33 GMT

The civic reception was to recognise his contribution to Finn Harps and Derry City Football Clubs and commitment to sport within the City and District

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Mayor Ruairí McHugh making a presentation to Brendan Bradley (former Finn Harps & Derry City footballer) in recognition of his contribution to Finn Harps and Derry City Football Clubs and commitment to sport within the City and District at a reception held in the Guildhall on Friday night. Included is Brendan's wife Marie.

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Mayor Ruairí McHugh with Brendan Bradley (former Finn Harps & Derry City footballer) at a reception in the Guildhall held in his honour, in recognition of his contribution to Finn Harps and Derry City Football Clubs and commitment to sport within the City and District. Included are family, friends and former footballers from Finn Harps and Derry City.

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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: League of Ireland's all-time top scorer Brendan Bradley honoured in Derry

The civic reception was to recognise his contribution to Finn Harps and Derry City Football Clubs and commitment to sport within the City and District

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