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One of Galway’s most storied football clubs, West United FC, is set to mark a major milestone this weekend as they celebrate their 80th anniversary with a special celebration at the Galway Bay Hotel on Saturday night, May 31. Founded in 1945, West United has become a pillar of the local football community and a driving force in the development of the sport across all levels in the county.

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.

On the eve of a new WNL campaign Galway WFC are ready, willing, and able to make an impact.

“Players have always gone up and down that road between Athlone and Galway,” Gordon Brett says on an icy night in the midlands.

The European Super Soccer League was announced on Sunday April 19. It would be the Bees Knees, the Cat’s Pyjamas, the last word, and whatever you’re having yourself. But it was dead and buried by Wednesday April 21 thanks to the vocal fury of the English fans and even Boris helped save the day! And then the American owners started issuing apologies, pathetic. Relegation, yea, there’s an idea.

These are encouraging times for Galway WFC with new manager Alan Murphy eager to build on a solid foundation that has been established.

Galway football is sprinkled with unsung heroes, who kept the game alive in various pockets of the city and county. In town, though, for decades a familiar sight was Michael O’Connor cycling or walking along the streets with budding players getting ready for training or a match.

Galway WFC concluded the WNL season with a dynamic display to defeat Peamount United 5-2 on Saturday.

In a season decorated with comprehensive wins and classy performances, Galway WFC U19s ultimately relied on character to defeat DLR Waves in Sunday’s cup final at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Galway WFC’s last game of the WNL season is a demanding away fixture against title chasing Peamount United on Saturday evening (7.30pm).