Hurling, 1980s–1990s
Damien Glynn
Fohenagh minor champion in 1990
Summary
The Connacht Tribune of 7 December 1990 places Damien Glynn in the front row, beside Niall Leonard, with Pádraic Leonard, printed Paraic Leonard, in the back row of the same team[1]. Tony Kirwan was captain in that caption, printed Tony Kilwan[1]. The Tribune of 27 October 1989 prints D. Glynn in the Fohenagh team that beat St Dominics 2-12 to 0-6 in the Connacht under-16 final at Ballyforan, in a line that also names Pádraic Leonard and Niall Leonard[1]. A History of Fohenagh, page 154, shows him in that 1990 front row[2]. The Connacht Tribune of 30 September 1994 names Damien Glynn in the youthful Fohenagh side with Noel Higgins, Colm Irwin, Michael Barrett and Michael Coen[3]. Pictured with the Fohenagh underage team of 1990 (A History of Fohenagh)[2].
Pictures and clippings
- Connacht Tribune, 27 Oct 1989
Courtesy of Irish Newspaper Archives (irishnewspaperarchives.com), Connacht Tribune, 27 Oct 1989
- A History of Fohenagh, Tony O'Gorman, p.154
A History of Fohenagh, Tony O'Gorman, p.154
- Connacht Tribune, 7 Dec 1990
Courtesy of Irish Newspaper Archives (irishnewspaperarchives.com), Connacht Tribune, 7 Dec 1990
In the papers
“The Fohenagh Minor 'C' Champions: Front row, left to right: Niall Leonard, Damien Glynn, Alan Madden, Cathal Farragher, Peter Madden, Noel Higgins, Seamus Moclair, John Madden, Mark Leonard, Paul Kennedy, John Devine[1].”
“Fohenagh 2-12, St. Dominics 0-6 (Connacht final at Ballyforan)[4].”
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References
References
From A History of Fohenagh by Tony O'Gorman
About the book. Published by Fohenagh Community Council. Ask locally for a copy; a copy is held by the National Library of Ireland.
Courtesy of Irish Newspaper Archives
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