James McClean launches new business and vows to use it to tackle Derry homeless problem

James McClean has launched a clothing line and he's using it for pure good.

The Derry man has returned to his native town to get ThanksJosh Clothing up and running where it will be sold exclusively in Evolve Menswear on Foyle Street.

The business holds a touching tribute to the victims of the Buncrana tragedy where five lives were claimed in Donegal earlier in the year. It will also be used in yet another act of generosity from McClean in a bid to help the homeless.

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Along with Derry City striker Jordan Allan - the co-owner - McClean's clothing line has been produced and the logo and name ThanksJosh has a poignant meaning.

Back in March, young Josh Daniels lost his mother, his sister, his two nephews and a brother-in-law when a car slipped into Lough Swilly from the Buncrana pier.

The tragedy hit the city and the whole north west irreparably hard but Josh himself inspired the nation when he returned to football and scored only weeks after the incomprehensible events.

That's where the name ThanksJosh comes from for this clothing line and it is also equipped with a logo of three hearts - exactly what Daniels' team mate Jordan Allan sent him every morning in an email message to let the youngster know he was in everyone's thoughts.

In an act of further charity from the thousands that McClean has already offered to the people of his home town, the Republic of Ireland international has also vowed to donate a share from the brand to the homeless of the city.

For every purchase over £30, £5 will be given to the homeless this Christmas.

Another touch of class and some class clothes to go along with it.