Teams unite in memory of Tunisia terror attack victim Joel Richards

Organisers of the Gaelic football contest said they wanted to keep Joel's spirit alive and turn it into an annual event.

The 19-year-old, former pupil at Stuart Bathurst School in Wednesbury, died in last year's mass shooting in Sousse alongside his uncle Adrian Evans, of Bilston, and grandfather Patrick Evans, from Wednesbury.

Joel played for the Birmingham-based James Connolly's Gaelic Football Club, where he was a well-respected and talented player.

In total four teams took part in the tournament – with James Connolly's and Four Masters being joined by Warwickshire team St Mary's and St Joseph's from Derby.

The first game took place on February 13 between Connolly's and Coventry-based Gaelic football team Four Masters. The final was held on Sunday, in Erdington, with Joel's brother Owen presenting the prize cup.

Tracey Donoghue, who was part of the committee for the tournament, said the day meant a lot to the players and local community.

"It went really well and we were very glad that weather stayed fine and didn't rain," she said.

"There was a good turn out of players for both matches.

"Connolly's club won the initial match.

"But there were a couple of edge-of-your-seat moments when it was eventually won by a point.

"It was heart-warming as there were a few lads who used to play with Joel who now play for the seniors who were present and kept his spirit with us.

"St Mary's GFC from Wolverhampton won the cup and played extremely well throughout.

"Some of Joel's former teachers played too which meant a lot to the family.

"Joel's brother Owen, his mom Suzy and grandmother were all present for Owen to present the cup too.

"We are keeping our fingers crossed to put on a tournament similar to this next year as well because the amount of support we've received has been fantastic."

The cup will see winning team St Mary's have their name engraved on it, which will hopefully be joined by others in future tournaments.