Glynn elected as President of IRFU to maintain clubÕs proud admin record

Galwegians RFC has continued a proud tradition of providing Presidents of the IRFU following the election of William Glynn – better known as Billy Glynn – as the 125th President of the IRFU at the weekend.

Glynn is the seventh ’Wegians man to hold the position, following in the footsteps of Henry Anderson (1945/46), Johnny Glynn (1958/59), Chris Crowley (1968/69), John Moore (1981/82), Bobby Deacy (1996/97) and Don Crowley (2002/03).

“On behalf of all Galwegians I wish Billy every success with the Presidency, which is richly deserved after his tremendous contribution and service over the years to both Connacht and Irish rugby,” said the President of Galwegians RFC, Colm O’Donnellan.

“Galwegians RFC are extremely proud that Billy Glynn has become the seventh club member to hold this prestigious office, more than any other club in the country,” he said.

A retired solicitor and Revenue Sheriff living in Galway City, Glynn first came to sporting prominence while a schoolboy at Garbally College in Ballinasloe where he showed early promise in athletics and rugby. He played for the Galwegians RFC winning Connacht Senior Cup team in 1960 while still attending school.

He played for UCD’s winning Leinster Senior Cup team in 1963-64 during a four-year stint at the university studying Law. He was also capped for the Irish Universities against the touring Springboks in April 1965 when the Irish students recorded an historic first ever victory by a team from Ireland over South Africa¸ winning 12-10 at Thomond Park.

On returning to Galway, he played as a speedy wing three quarter for Galwegians RFC and the Connacht senior interprovincial team for a number of years.

He was also selected for a Final Irish Trial in 1965 and was chosen on an Ireland U-23 XV, but his career was curtailed due to a serious neck injury the following year at the age of 24.

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