Luke Loftus, a young member of the Glenside Gaelic Club, was selected to participate in the U.S. Soccer Talent ID Center in West Chester in October.

U.S. Soccer Talent ID Centers are held across the country as identification opportunities for top talents for Youth National Teams.

In related news, Glenside Gaelic Club supporters John and Mary Nolan received the 2024 President’s Award from The Mayo Association of Philadelphia.

“Over the past many years their dedication behind the scenes to so many Irish events has helped to preserve and uphold the many Irish Traditions of the Mayo Association and the Irish Heritage we all hold so dear,” the association said in a post.

The award presentation will be given at the 118th Mayo Association Charity Gala Ball on Saturday, November 2 at the Irish Center in Philadelphia.

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