Davey Glennon Explained

Code:Hurling
Sport:Hurling
Davy Glennon
Fullname:David Glennon
County:Westmeath
Province:Leinster
Clposition:Midfield
Clyears:2008–
Counties:Galway
Icposition:Midfield
Icyears:2012–2019
Icapps(Points):24 (3-7)
Icprovince:2
Icallireland:1
Nhl:1
Allstars:0
Icupdate:22:17, 9 September 2012
Birth Date:5 February 1991
Birth Place:Ballinasloe, Ireland

David 'Davy' Glennon (born 5 February 1991[1]) is an Irish hurler who currently plays for Westmeath[2] having previously played for the Galway senior team. He continues to play with his club Mullagh.

He came on as a substitute in the 2012 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final against Kilkenny.[3] In 2016 he publicly admitted he had a serious gambling addiction, which had led to problems with the law, his family and hurling, and even to him contemplating ending his own life.[4]

On 3 September 2017, Glennon was a non playing substitute for Galway as they won their first All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship in 29 years against Waterford.[5] [6]

On 17 July 2021, Glennon helped Westmeath win the Joe McDonagh Cup for the first time at Croke Park after a 2-28 to 1-24 win over Kerry.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dropped by Galway, shut by Covid but still daring to dream - how Davy Glennon started again in Westmeath . Irish Independent. 8 May 2021. 18 October 2021.
  2. Web site: All-Ireland winner Davy Glennon declares for Westmeath. 10 October 2020. RTE. 29 July 2021.
  3. News: As it Happened: All-Ireland Hurling final. RTÉ Sport. RTÉ. 30 September 2012. 30 September 2012.
  4. News: Davy Glennon: I wasn't trying to kill myself, but I wanted to kill the life I was living. The Irish Examiner. 7 May 2016. 3 April 2017.
  5. Web site: Emotions run high as Tribe end agonising 29-year wait. 4 September 2017. Irish Examiner. 5 September 2017.
  6. Web site: Galway end 29 years of hurt as they lift All-Ireland crown with win over Waterford. 3 September 2017. The 42. 5 September 2017.
  7. Web site: Westmeath end Joe McDonagh Cup hoodoo with victory over Kerry at Croke Park. 17 July 2021. Irish Independent. 29 July 2021.