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Mervue United A.F.C. is an association football club based in Galway, Ireland.
The team was accepted to play in the newly formed A Championship in 2008. In November 2008, they won promotion from the A Championship to the League of Ireland First Division.
Mervue also has two teams competing in the Galway & District League as well as juvenile teams ranging from ages nine to early teens, who compete in the League of Ireland Under 20 Championship.
In 1960, a small group of Mervue residents decided to form a youth soccer club. The club have mainly been involved in promoting junior and juvenile soccer for Galway. They have won many underage competitions since their formation including two Irish cups, at under-14 and under-16 level. They also reached the final of the Dr. Tony O'Neill Under-21 league.
Mervue competed in the inaugural season of the A Championship alongside local neighbours Salthill Devon. By finishing third in their group, Mervue qualified for a Relegation/Promotion play off against Kildare County. After a 5–3 aggregate win, Mervue were promoted to the League of Ireland First Division for the 2009 season. Mervue finished second from bottom saving them from relegation.
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Premier Division may refer to
Mervue United 2-1 Salthill Devon. Played at Terryland Park, Galway on the 7th October 2010
Mervue United 2-1 Monaghan United. Played at Terryland Park, Galway on the 23rd October 2010
U14 Premier Division Kilshanvey 2-7 Mervue Unitedption
Mervue Utd's Junior A team defeat second placed Corrib Rangers at Fahy's Field on 5th Jan'13 on their way to a 3rd Brod Trill Premier Division title in a row
The Greatest Own Goal Ever!! Waterford United V Mervue United (3-0). RSC 25th June 2010.
Airtricity League Playoff 2nd Leg - City Calling Stadium, Friday 25th October, 7.45pm
Mervue United 2-1 Salthill Devon. Played at Terryland Park, Galway on the 7th October 2010
Mervue United 2-1 Monaghan United. Played at Terryland Park, Galway on the 23rd October 2010
U14 Premier Division Kilshanvey 2-7 Mervue Unitedption
Mervue Utd's Junior A team defeat second placed Corrib Rangers at Fahy's Field on 5th Jan'13 on their way to a 3rd Brod Trill Premier Division title in a row
The Greatest Own Goal Ever!! Waterford United V Mervue United (3-0). RSC 25th June 2010.
Airtricity League Playoff 2nd Leg - City Calling Stadium, Friday 25th October, 7.45pm