First Japanese team to play in upcoming Macron Galway Cup

OVER fifty teams in four sections will gather in Drom on August 5 to contest this year’s Macron Galway Cup which is now eleven years in existence.

The 2015 tournament was officially launched at NUI Galway  by Ireland’s legendary former international Kevin Kilbane. Speaking in response to Salthill Devon chairman, Oliver Daniels, Kilbane pointed out just how important tournaments of this nature are for young players who want to test themselves.

Speaking to some of the young players in attendance, Kilbane told them how hard work was required and used Ryan Manning as a shining example – Ryan recently signed for Queens Park Rangers and is a former player of the Tournament at the Galway Cup.

The usual compliment of District League teams will compete in addition to the international contingent. This year the organisers are happy to welcome their first visitors from Japan with a team from Kyoto playing the 2000 club event, where they will be joined by Ipswich Town – long time supporters for the event.

Colorado Rapids travel to compete in the 2002 boys section. The 2002 Elite entry is headed by Northern Ireland and Leeds United, both of whom have impressed in previous trips to the tournament.

The Galway Cup has featured over the past few seasons a number of players who have gone on to play at a very high level, most notably, Conor Wickham, Sunderland, Greg Cunningham, Bristol City and Ryan Manning Queens Park Rangers – all past players of the tournament.

Further Tournament details can be had from info@galwaycup.com or  Pete.kelly@gmail.com 087 8531052