Over 1,200 take part in Umbro cup

The third annual Umbro Galway Cup came to an end in style on Saturday as Ipswich Town, Tuam Celtic and hosts Salthill Devon were amongst those celebrating after the finals at Drom.Over 50 teams from as far afield as the USA, Canada, and Britain contested 108 matches with the cream of Irish under-age football talent.The tournament kicked off with an engrossing tie at Terryland Park on Tuesday, as last year’s champions Aberdeen defeated the FAI XI 1-0 in a repeat of last year’s U-15 Elite final.Locals turned out to catch a glimpse of Salthill Devon duo James Keane and Barry McCabe while rival teams in attendance were perhaps left a little more concerned by the sheer quality of competition waiting them over the approaching week.Striker Balshaw scored the only goal. Standards were maintained on Day Two as crowds were treated to stunning goals, last minute winners and a feast of top class football beneath some welcome sunshine at Drom. In the Under-17 tournament,…..