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Galway's two first division representatives know a huge improvement is required over the coming weeks and months, so Mervue United will be eager to start their revival when Wexford Youths visit Fahy's Field tomorrow evening.

SD Galway face another tricky Friday evening with first division title favourites Limerick FC the visitors to Deacy Park tomorrow.

Last weekend's local derby failed to provide a winner, but SD Galway will still be hopeful of registering their first win of the season when Athlone Town visit Deacy Park tomorrow night.

Having made strides last season, Mervue United's current league position at the foot of the Airtricity League first division table means added significance is attached to tomorrow's Fahy Field encounter with Waterford United.

Though the season is only four weeks old, the Airtricity League first division table currently has a worrying look to it for the two Galway representatives.

SD Galway FC play their first home game at Terryland Park tomorrow (7.45pm) when hosting Wexford Youths at the Dyke Road venue.

League of Ireland football returns tomorrow night with the newly named SD Galway FC making the short trip to Lissywoolen for a tussle with Athlone Town.

GAA supporters from across Athlone and the extended areas of south Westmeath and south Roscommon will meet in Longford tomorrow as neighbouring clubs Garrycastle and St Brigid’s finally meet at the much anticipated All-Ireland club senior football championship semi-final.

Athlone Town FC have appointed John Croghan as club chairman following their AGM with Damien Milton in the role of vice-chairman. Tommy O’Neill is the club secretary with John Comber elected as treasurer, and Tony Knight is the club’s president.

For some reason the game of soccer seemed to be popular with Claddagh people. In the 1930s there were at least three teams representing the area. Claddagh Rangers were playing senior soccer, the equivalent of League of Ireland today, Old Claddonians were fielding teams, and by 1937, Galway Rovers were developing a youth team as well as a junior side. In their early days Rovers had no clubhouse, though the Old Malt pub could be described as a hangout, as could the Atlanta Hotel, whose owner Josie Owens had strong connections with the club.