The Foyle MP said: “I want to wish the Derry GAA ladies team all the best as they prepare for Sunday’s All-Ireland ladies final against Fermanagh in Croke Park.
“Reaching an All-Ireland final is a fantastic achievement and is the culmination of months of training and effort on the part of the team, the coaching staff and the entire panel.
“The fact that we have another Derry team in an All-Ireland final in Croke Park following the appearance of the Derry minor team in last week’s minor final shows the strength of Gaelic Games in this city and county.
“Hopefully the ladies will have better luck on Sunday and bring home the Junior Championship trophy back to Derry.
“I’m sure the city and county will be behind captain Cáit Class and all the ladies and I wish them all the best on Sunday,” added the former Mayor of Derry.