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Republic of Ireland assistant manager and football legend, Roy Keane was in Athlone last week to launch the Athlone District Schoolboy/Girl League’s Emerging Talent Programme League Centre.

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) last week handed down 12 month bans to two Athlone Town players, after an investigation found them guilty of unduly influencing games with a view to gaining corrupt betting profits.

Galway United face a difficult FAI Cup second round tie against St Patrick’s Athletic at Richmond Park tomorrow evening, 7.45pm kick-off.

Galway United host Bray Wanderers in another important SSE Airtricity League premier division encounter at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow evening (7.45pm).

In a return to SSE Airtricity League premier division action, Galway United face an away trip to the Showgrounds on Saturday evening for a crucial encounter against Sligo Rovers following the mid season break.

Legends to line out at Eamonn Deacy on Saturday

The clocks might very well be going forward, but at Eamonn Deacy Park in the coming days, soccer fans will have cause to go back in time as Galway United’s home turf is set to host some of the biggest stars that have ever graced Irish soccer history. when a star-studded Republic of Ireland Masters squad will take on a select Galway Legends outfit on the afternoon of April 8 in an effort to raise funds for grassroots football across the county.

Losing the first game of the season at Eamonn Deacy Park was a disappointment, but tough challenges arrive thick and fast in the League of Ireland.