TOURNAMENT DETAILS

  • The tournament is limited to 58 teams over numerous age groups

  • One location. All games are played on the 4 superb pitches at Drom Soccer Park

  • All teams are guaranteed a minimum of four games

  • FAI affiliated referees

  • Full sized pitches

  • All games are 25 minutes-a-side

  • Medical and physio assistance available during all games

  • All day shuttle buses

  • Food and beverage village onsite


TOURNAMENT ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES

We offer different tournament accommodation
packages to suit your needs. They are:

  • Full Board (3 meals per day)

  • Half Board (2 meals per day - Breakfast & Dinner)

  • All travelling participating teams stay on Campus.

  • These options refer to accommodation in Corrib Village or Goldcrest which are part of the University of Galway Campus.

  • The accommodation is apartment style with most apartments sleeping five people in four bedrooms.

Each package includes:

  • Shuttle bus service between the accommodation and Drom Soccer Park. This means that teams don’t need to have their own buses during the week.

  • On-site Galway Cup accommodation staff: Have a query about fixtures, bus times, meal times, or just want to know what to do with your morning off? Ask our staff.

  • Meet and greet from Galway Cup accommodation staff: We meet you when you arrive, check you in to your accommodation, and show you around to make your Galway Cup experience as easy and enjoyable as possible.

Guest Entrance Admission Fees

To be paid at main entrance to Drom Soccer Park:

  • Spectators arriving by Car must pay an entrance fee for parking per day.

  • All drop-offs happen at the entrance gate, otherwise a daily parking rate will apply, no exception.

  • Any cars parked on the main road, will be clamped or towed away with immediate effect.

Daily Pass = €10.00 per car.

  • Please note:

  • As Drom Soccer Park has limited car parking spaces, we suggest that all guest car pool.

  • Mini Buses, Large Commercial Vehicles, Vehicle trailers, Campervans or Caravans are not permitted , due to no allocated parking spaces on site.

  • Team mini buses / buses may drop off at Club house if required, they are not permitted to stay on site as we do not have a location to facilitate, we will direct buses to an alternative set down area, 2min drive away from Drom.

  • Two Accessible parking bays will be provided.

  • Onsite parking is limited, we will be allocating spaces on a first come first served basis in Carparks 1 & 2 locations.

    When these onsite spaces are full, you will be facilitated in Carpark 3 (Rahoon/Newcastle Hurling Club H91 Y189) approximately 700 metres from Drom Entrance.

  • Vehicles are parked at owners risk.

    Please note : That ALL BUSSES will park in Car Park 3.

ABOUT GALWAY

Galway is the capital of the West of Ireland, a thriving, modern University city situated on the banks of the River Corrib. A friendly, safe and uniquely cosmopolitan city with something foreveryone, it attracts thousands of visitors each year. The popular seaside resort of Salthill lies just 2km west of the city.

During your visit to Galway you can experience its unique atmosphere and delight in its festivals, music, theatre, restaurants, cafés, shops and most of all, its friendly people. It is also an important centre for promoting Arts, Crafts and Culture.

TESTIMONIALS - 2023

“Just wanted to touch base regards last week’s Galway Cup. I know at times it’s easy to give positive feedback when a team wins something, but below would have been exact same if we hadn’t succeeded.

  • All players and staff enjoyed the experience, real positive environment.

  • The Pitches (all 4x ) were of High Quality.

  • The organization of the competition was top notch.

  • Car Parking

  • Bus transport and times

  • Changing rooms

  • Warmup areas

  • Information at hand on games

  • Team sheets and being able to mark opposition dug outs were a great idea

  • Food availability at the grounds was really handy – Pizzas etc in between games.

    Pretty sure I am missing few other things, but congratulations on running a really good competition and we will certainly be back next year with a few age groups.

    Academy Finn Harps FC

"The Galway Cup has become the best underage tournament in the country."

- John Fallon writing in the Daily Star