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Jack Glynn (born 22 November 2000) is an Irish Gaelic footballer who plays for the Claregalway club and the Galway county team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish name | Seán Ó Glionn | ||
| Sport | Gaelic football | ||
| Position | Left corner back | ||
| Born | 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 | 2 | ||
| All-Irelands | 0 | ||
| All Stars | 0 | ||
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 lost the match by 0–12 to 1–6.[1]
UL reached the final again in 2023, facing UCC on 15 February. Glynn started the game, scoring a point as UL lost by three points after extra-time.[2]
Inter-county
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.[3] Galway exited the championship at the quarter-final stage to Cavan.[4]
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.[5]
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.[6] Glynn also came on as a sub in the All-Ireland semi-final loss to Dublin.[7]
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.[8] Galway beat Kerry in the All-Ireland semi-final to set up a final meeting with Dublin.[9] The final took place on 19 December, and Glynn lifted the cup for Galway after a 1–11 to 0–13 victory.[10] Glynn was named U20 Footballer of the Year for his performances in the championship.[11]
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 from Mayo gave them a six-point win.[12]
On 24 April 2022, Glynn made his first championship start as Galway beat Mayo in the Connacht championship.[13] On 29 May, Glynn started the Connacht final win over Roscommon.[14] Wins over Armagh and Derry sent Galway to their first All-Ireland final since 2001.[15][16] On 24 July, Glynn lined out at corner back in his first All-Ireland final, with Galway facing Kerry.[17] 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.[18] Glynn was named Young Footballer of the Year at the end of the season.[19][20]
Galway reached the final of the National Football League in 2023, facing Mayo on 3 April. Glynn came on as a half-time substitute as Mayo won the match by 0–14 to 0–11.[21] On 7 May, Glynn started the Connacht final against Sligo as Galway were fourteen-point winners.[22]
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Galway
- Connacht Senior Football Championship: 2022, 2023
- All-Ireland Under-20 Football Championship: 2020 (c)
- Connacht Under-20 Football Championship: 2019, 2020 (c)
- Connacht Minor Football Championship: 2017
Individual
- GAA/GPA Young Footballer of the Year: 2022
- EirGrid Under-20 Footballer of the Year: 2020
- EirGrid 20 Under-20 Award: 2020
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