Jack Glynn

Jack Glynn (born 22 November 2000) is an Irish Gaelic footballer who plays for the Claregalway club and the Galway county team.

Jack Glynn
Personal information
Irish name Seán Ó Glionn
Sport Gaelic football
Position Left corner back
Born (2000-11-22) 22 November 2000
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Club(s)
Years Club
 Claregalway
Colleges(s)
Years College
 University of Limerick
College titles
Sigerson titles 0
Inter-county(ies)
Years County
2021–
 Galway
Inter-county titles
Connacht titles 1
All-Irelands 0
All Stars 0

Playing career

University

On 16 February 2022, Glynn was part of the University of Limerick panel that played NUI Galway in the final of the Sigerson Cup. Glynn was brought on as a half-time substitute as UL fell to a three-point loss.[1]

Minor and under-20

On 9 July 2017, Glynn was on the Galway minor team that faced Sligo in the Connacht final. Galway were ten-point winners on the day.[2] Galway exited the championship at the quarter-final stage to Cavan.[3]

Glynn joined the under-20 squad in 2018. On 9 June, Glynn was in the half-back line as Galway were beaten in the Connacht semi-final by Roscommon.[4]

Galway reached the Connacht final in 2019, facing Mayo. On 10 July 2019, Glynn came on as a substitute in the final, with Galway coming out winners by six points.[5] Glynn also came on as a sub in the All-Ireland semi-final loss to Dublin.[6]

Glynn captained the under-20 side in 2020. On 7 March, Glynn was in the full back line as Galway faced Roscommon in the Connacht final. Galway were comfortable winners as Glynn claimed his second provincial title at this grade.[7] Galway beat Kerry in the All-Ireland semi-final to set up a final meeting with Dublin.[8] The final took place on 19 December, and lifted the cup for Galway after a 1-11 to 0-13 victory.[9] Glynn was named U20 Footballer of the Year for his performances in the championship.[10]

Senior

Glynn joined the Galway senior panel in 2021. On 25 July, Glynn made his championship debut as a substitute against Mayo in the Connacht final. A strong second-half performance form Mayo gave them a six-point win.[11]

On 24 April 2022, Glynn made his first championship start as Galway beat Mayo in the Connacht championship.[12] On 29 May, Glynn started the Connacht final win over Roscommon.[13] Wins over Armagh and Derry sent Galway to their first All-Ireland final since 2001.[14][15] On 24 July, Glynn lined out at corner back in his first All-Ireland final, with Galway facing Kerry.[16] Glynn scored a first-half point to put Galway a point ahead at half-time. Kerry finished the game strongly and were winners by four points.[17] Glynn was named Young Footballer of the Year at the end of the season.[18][19]

Honours

Galway

Individual

References
  1. "NUI Galway land first Sigerson Cup title since 2003 as strong display secures win over UL". The42.ie. 16 February 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  2. "Galway clinch third Connacht minor title in row". The Irish Times. 9 July 2017. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  3. "Breffni book first All-Ireland minor semi-final spot since 1974 with late push against Galway". The42.ie. 5 August 2017. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  4. "3 red cards as Roscommon see off Galway to set up Connacht final against Mayo". The42.ie. 9 June 2018. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  5. "Mayo no match for Costello-inspired Galway U20s". RTÉ. 10 July 2019. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  6. "Archer on song once more as Dublin pass Galway test". Irish Independent. 29 July 2019. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  7. "Galway crush Rossies in one-sided U20 Connacht final". RTÉ. 7 March 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  8. "Galway U20s edge out Kerry to set up Dublin showdown". RTÉ. 17 October 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  9. "Tomo Culhane goal the difference as Galway edge out Dublin to clinch U20 All-Ireland football crown". Irish Independent. 19 December 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  10. "Galway captain Jack Glynn wins top honour as 20 best players under-20 named". Irish Examiner. 20 January 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
  11. "Mayo storm back to beat Galway in Connacht final after trailing by five at half-time". The42.ie. 25 July 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  12. "Galway hold on to book Connacht SFC semi-final spot with victory over Mayo in Castlebar". RTÉ. 24 April 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  13. "Galway gain revenge over Roscommon to land Connacht SFC title". RTÉ. 29 May 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  14. "Galway beat Armagh on penalties in Croke Park epic". RTÉ. 26 June 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  15. "Damien Comer double does the damage as Galway see off Derry to book place in All-Ireland final". Irish Independent. 9 July 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  16. "Kerry and Galway name their All-Ireland final teams". The Irish Times. 23 July 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  17. "Kerry dig deep to edge Galway in entertaining final". RTÉ. 24 July 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  18. "Derry, Dublin and Galway players nominated for Young Footballer of the Year award". The42.ie. 7 September 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  19. "David Clifford and Diarmaid Byrnes named 2022 Footballer and Hurler of the Year". The42.ie. 28 October 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
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