Manchester United Foundation has hosted a celebration event at Ulster University, to showcase its ongoing outreach work across Derry-Londonderry and mark a new partnership with the International Fund for Ireland (IFI), which will enable further opportunities and cross-border programmes in the coming months.
John O’Shea, the Manchester United legend and longstanding supporter of the Foundation, attended the event to take part in a football session with partner school students, before joining the partnership conference, during which he spoke about his career, education and support of Manchester United Foundation.
The Foundation launched its first overseas partnership with Ulster University in 2018 – offering students the opportunity to develop business and entrepreneurial skills – and has since developed a network of partner schools and community football programmes, impacting the lives of over 1,500 young people across Derry/Londonderry communities.