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Connacht have a welcome and much-needed break from competitive action this week after a run of strong performances, but ultimately poor results.

These are hectic times for Anthony O’Neill. Part of John Caulfield’s Galway United first team backroom staff, O’Neill is also in charge of the club’s U15s and the NUIG Collingwood Cup side.

Establishing Salthill Devon as a serious force in the junior game is Victor Collins’ objective.

On a wet Monday afternoon Michael Geary’s thoughts drift back to a different and dynamic era when junior football dominated conversations in the town.

Just walking down the streets of Castlebar over the past few weeks, you can tell something special is going on. The red and yellow of Castlebar Mitchels is hanging out of flag poles and decorating windows all over the town.

Junior football doesn't get the headlines that the senior or intermediate grades do during the year, but there are always one or two sides at the level that you can see are ready to take that step up.

Mayo's hopes for the new season were dealt a serious blow this week after star forward Tommy Conroy picked up a serious knee injury while playing for NUI Galway in the Sigerson Cup Quarter Final on Tuesday evening. The Neale GAA club player left the field of play shortly before half time and did not return to the action.

Eager to make an impact under John Caulfield’s stewardship at Galway United, new signing Charlie Lyons believes significant potential exists in the west of Ireland.

Mervue United was founded in 1960. Decades later Declan McDonnell, a man synonymous with the proud club, is still going strong eager to develop and improve.