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Shaun Keenan

Derry sports team in fundraising campaign on quest for first All-Ireland title

A local sports team has turned to the Derry public for support on their quest for their first All-Ireland title journey.

Steelstown GAA, also known as Brian Og's, recently won the Derry championship in November before blitzing themselves to victory for the Ulster title last week.

It was the first time a team from Derry City won the county's Intermediate Championship and a historic first-ever Ulster Championship.

However, now their efforts have turned to their All-Ireland title quest and they've turned to the public for help.

Organisers from the club have set up a GoFundMe page in the hopes it'll cover the costs of the team travelling the country.

So far, Brian Og's have managed to raise over £6,000 of their £7,000 target.

In a statement, a spokesperson for the team said: "We are one of the youngest GAA clubs in Ireland. This year for the first time our men’s senior team won the Derry Intermediate Football Championship, the first city club to do so. We have since progressed to win the Ulster Championship, an achievement few could have dreamed about.

"We are now in an All Ireland semi-final where we will come up against the Kerry and Munster champions Na Gaeil.

"This incredible journey has raised the profile of Gaelic games in our city but has come at considerable expense to the team and club. We would like to thank all the local businesses for their support to date.

"Brian Og’s are now extending the invitation to all members past and present and the wider Derry GAA community and beyond to support our team in the All Ireland Championship.

"All contributions will be greatly appreciated. Brian Og’s Abú."

Steelstown's semi-final match is due to take place on January 29.

If you would like to donate to their fundraiser you can do so HERE.

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