Galway Cup 2024 – Day 1

The Galway Cup got underway in the home grounds of Salthill Devon on Tuesday morning where they had ‘wall to well football from10.00am until 6.00pm.

Twenty eight games were played and over 90 goals were scored.

The tournament had now been extended to five days. This year the following sections are being contested

2012 Boys -Boys born after 1st January 2012

2011 Girls -Girls born after 1st January 2011

2011 Club - Boys born after 1st January 2011

2011 Elite - Boys born after 1st January 2011

2010 Super Elite  Boys born after 1st January 2010

2009 Premier  Boys born after 1st January 2009

Also on day 1 we had the legendary Packie Bonner and FAI Director of Football Marc Canham in attendance.

Marc and Packie sat down with Pete Kelly for a chat on ‘what the tournament is all about - click here to watch the full interview.

For a full round-up of the day's events, you can watch the Instagram round-up.

On Wednesday, the big guns take the field with Leeds United and Colorado Rapids getting their tournaments under way.

All the fixtures, results and standings are available on the Tournament App.