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Hurling, 1950s–1960s

Marty Glynn

Named in the Galway defence, 1958

Summary

Marty Glynn of Fohenagh was one of the newcomers in the Galway defence in 1958, included on the half-back line (Irish Press, 1 August 1958, p.9)[1]. Previews were keen to see how the new man would fare in the county defence (Connacht Tribune, 2 August 1958, p.14)[1]. He was in the 1960 Fohenagh team that won back-to-back Galway senior hurling titles (Connacht Tribune, 29 January 2021, p.82)[1]. He was mentioned in match report for Fohenagh as Marty/M. Glynn in the 1959 Galway SHC final vs Castlegar. also named in Maree advance team list[1]. Captain of the 1959 county senior champions: the book says Marty Glynn accepted the cup after the 3-9 to 4-5 replay win over Castlegar (photo caption: M. Glynn, captain)[2]. Won an Oireachtas Cup medal with Galway in 1958, beating Wexford in the final[2]. He was mentioned for Fohenagh in the 1952 Intermediate County Final vs Skehana[2]. He scored from a 21-yard free to earn a replay (Tuam Herald)[3]. He was named on Fohenagh XV in the 1959 Galway SHC final replay vs Castlegar (Connacht Tribune 19 Sep 1959; Fohenagh 3-9, Castlegar 4-5)[3]. A History of Fohenagh prints M. Glynn twice on the 1960 Fohenagh senior champions photograph, and Martin Glynn is one of the two[4]. Martin Glynn was Fohenagh's centre-half back in 1958, playing alongside his younger brothers Frank and Albie (Connacht Tribune, 19 July 1958, p.28)[1]. That summer he was picked for a Galway hurling challenge at Pearse Stadium (Connacht Tribune, 26 July 1958, p.27)[1]. In 1959 he came into the Galway side at right full-back (Irish Press, 16 April 1959, p.9)[1]. The Westmeath Independent of 25 April 1953 names M. Glynn of Fohenagh in the East Board selection that beat Skehanagh 6-5 to 2-5 (Irish Newspaper Archives (irishnewspaperarchives.com), Westmeath Independent, 25 April 1953, p.2)[5]. This report was also printed by the Offaly Independent (Irish Newspaper Archives (irishnewspaperarchives.com), Offaly Independent, 25 April 1953, p.2)[6].

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“Front row: T. Glynn, F. Glynn, M. Glynn, J. Sweeney, A. O'Gorman (captain), J. Moclair, G. Lally, J. Sweeney, A. Glynn, P. J. Lally[4].”

A History of Fohenagh, Tony O'Gorman, p.150

About the book. Published by Fohenagh Community Council. Ask locally for a copy; a copy is held by the National Library of Ireland.

“Front row: T. Moylette, G. Sweeney, F. Glynn, A. O'Gorman, M. Glynn (captain), P. J. Lally, T. Sweeney, L. Manning[2].”

A History of Fohenagh, Tony O'Gorman, p.149

About the book. Published by Fohenagh Community Council. Ask locally for a copy; a copy is held by the National Library of Ireland.

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  1. Connacht Tribune, 2 August 1958, p.14
  2. A History of Fohenagh, Tony O'Gorman, p.149
  3. Tuam Herald · 3 Sep 1960 · p.1
  4. A History of Fohenagh, Tony O'Gorman, p.150
  5. Irish Newspaper Archives (irishnewspaperarchives.com), Westmeath Independent, 25 April 1953, p.2
  6. Irish Newspaper Archives (irishnewspaperarchives.com), Offaly Independent, 25 April 1953, p.2

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.

Shared by a club member, Tuam Herald, 3 Sep 1960

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