Umbro Galway Cup

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Steve Staunton at launch of Cup
Steve Staunton at launch of Cup

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

[edit] Elite Under-15

[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

[edit] External links