The popular Derek Crowe Memorial six-a side soccer league, which is held in memory of the former Mervue Utd/Galway Utd player, takes place this Saturday and Sunday.
The competition has firmly established itself as one of the top tournaments in Connacht over the summer months and has attracted a number of entries from outside Galway.
Celebrating its 14th year, the event has once again attracted the maximum 64 teams, ensuring 120 games will be played over the weekend on three six-a-side pitches along McHugh Avenue in Mervue.
The first of the group matches kick-off on Saturday at 10.30am with 32 teams progressing to the knockout stage on Sunday with the final timed for 3.30pm on Sunday.
Last year’s winners, Mass Sportskit, will be looking to defend the title they won in a thrilling final, but they will face the usual stiff opposition again this year.
A full list of groups and fixtures is available online at www.mervueunited.com or from Terry Flaherty at 087-6738573. This year the competition is once again sponsored by Better Bedding, Sean Mulvoy Road.
