Umbro Galway Cup
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The Umbro Galway Cup is a National Youth Tournament which is held every year in Galway, Ireland. The tournament takes place in Salthill Devon's Drom Clubhouse venue.
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[edit] History
The competition began in the summer of 2005 in a bid to bring the international football scene to Ireland. Over 40 teams representing 7 nations participated in the inaugural tournament. Academy teams of such football clubs as Glasgow Celtic F.C., Preston North End F.C., Shelbourne F.C. and Derry City F.C. have competed. The tournament includes age groups from Under-11 to Under-17 and there is a group for a girls' Under-15 tournament.
[edit] Past Winners
[edit] Under 16/17 Cup
- 2005-Salthill Devon F.C.
- 2006-Derry City F.C.
- 2007-Salthill Devon (1-0)
[edit] Elite Under-15
- 2005-FAI Youth Squad
- 2006-Aberdeen F.C.
[edit] Under-14 Cup
- 2005-Mervue United
- 2006-Clare Select
[edit] Girls Under-15 Cup
- 2005-Bealnamulla
- 2006-Lifford
[edit] Under-13 Cup
- 2008-salvesen F.C
- 2006-Salthill Devon F.C.
[edit] Under-12 Cup
- 2005-Galway Town
- 2006-St. Francis