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Leading Galway and national artists such as Kenneth Webb, Aideen Barry, and John Behan are taking part in this year’s Claregalway Educate Together NS art auction.

More than 50 well known artists will take part in an art auction next month to raise funds for the Claregalway Educate Together national school (CETNS)

Much in the same vein as any other severe engagement, it boiled down to one thing: spirit. It wasn’t skill or style, but sheer willingness to work that ensured Galway United’s seasonal objective of survival was achieved. A game both dull and putrid it might have been, but that barely bothered those who squeezed into cars and buses on the contented journeys back to the wild west.

Emboldened by a shock but satisfying start to the season Galway United will venture to the Carlisle Grounds tomorrow searching for a third straight win. Considering it took Galway until July to pocket nine points last season reveals how dramatic this burst of spring enterprise has been.

A string of interesting sub plots ensure tomorrow’s Terryland Park encounter between Galway United and Sligo Rovers ought to be tasty. The shock table toppers against the surprise basement boys, Alan Keane’s return to the ground in which he served with distinction, and the television cameras in attendance will ensure intrigue is attached to the affair.

Bray Wanderers 2

While league football is more of a gruelling marathon than a sprint the occasional injection of pace can have drastic implications. Galway United’s four match unbeaten dash has put a spring in their step, and is why manager Ian Foster believes tomorrow’s trip to the Brandywell for an encounter with high flying Derry City should be relished.

Galway United 0 Sligo Rovers 0

With each passing week as the League of Ireland takes shape Galway United’s efficient start to the season gathers significance.

League of Ireland football makes a welcome return to Terryland Park in the next couple of days as both Galway and Mervue United face awkward assignments at the Dyke Road venue.