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Though the Galway FA’s U16 team suffered a final defeat against Cork in Sunday’s inter-league final, significant progress has been made on and off the field of play.

A lifetime spent in football has taught Joey Malone many lessons. More than three decades after guiding Galway United to a cherished FAI Cup success in 1991, Malone is well aware of the importance of that achievement.

Galway United will face an away clash against Bluebell United in the first round of the FAI Cup.

From a famous footballing family in Mervue, Ann Regan (Carr) continues to make a significant contribution to sport in the west of Ireland. This week in UL she is in charge of the Galway FA’s Gaynor Cup squad, who are eager to make an impact on the national stage.

A lifetime spent with Salthill Devon means Ollie Daniels is fully aware that these are particularly sweet times.

It has been a season packed with matches for Salthill Devon, but Vinny Faherty isn't complaining. The highly regarded former Galway United striker is relishing being back where it all started as Devon look to secure silverware in the closing weeks of a gruelling campaign.

“We will exceed 40 at this stage,” says Eamonn Deacy Park stadium manager Noel Connolly about the volume of matches taking place at the venue in May.

Late on an immaculate blue sky afternoon in Menlo, a mile or so from Eamonn Deacy Park, Gerry Daly sits down to talk about football and life.

On an immaculate blue sky afternoon in Menlo, a mile or so from Eamonn Deacy Park, Gerry Daly sits down to talk about football and life.

Throughout the past few decades there has been one enduring problem for Galway United: facilities.