New Junior Soccer season starts this weekend [Video]

Salthill Devon will start their quest for 4-in-a-row of Western Hygiene Supplies Premier Division titles on Friday night when they open the new season at home to Connacht Cup finalists Maree Oranmore in Drom (8pm). At the same time, Athenry host Mervue United in a mouth-watering tie that could be an early indication as to whether either of these teams can keep pace with Devon this season. Newly promoted University of Galway host Loughrea on Saturday afternoon (2pm) and the other side promoted from the Championship, Moyne Villa, play their first game back in the top flight in over 20 years away to Renmore at the same time. The one remaining Premier Division tie on Saturday will see Galway Hibs host Colga in Bohermore. Ahead of the start of the new season, Galway Bay FM’s soccer commentator Mike Rafferty spoke to Salthill Devon manager Emlyn Long…

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