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Glynn was a native of Williamsgate Street, [[Galway]]. He played rugby for Galwegians and Connacht, winning twelve caps, and became a well-known [[referee]]. He also served as president of his local club. |
Glynn was a native of Williamsgate Street, [[Galway]]. He played rugby for Galwegians and Connacht, winning twelve caps, and became a well-known [[referee]]. He also served as president of his local club in 1958-59.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/53823/joy-as-billy-glynn-takes-over-at-helm-of-irfu|title=Joy as Billy Glynn takes over at helm of IRFU|author=Declan Varley|date=26 July 2012|publisher=Galway Advertiser|access-date=8 March 2022}}</ref> |
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His sudden death led to the two clubs erecting a [[memorial]] [[trophy]] in his name known as the Glynn Cup, which would be played for between the clubs every [[Saint |
His sudden death, at the age of 46, led to the two clubs erecting a [[memorial]] [[trophy]] in his name known as the Glynn Cup, which would be played for between the clubs every [[Saint Patrick's Day]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://galwegians.ie/history/articles/original-glynn-cup-in-1959/#:~:text=Johnny%20Glynn%20was%20only%2046,buy%20tickets%20for%20rugby%20internationals).|title=The Glynn Cup, 50 Years On|author=Tom Kenny|publisher=Galway Advertiser|date=12 March 2009|access-date=8 March 2022}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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* [[Flann Mac Flainn]], [[Archbishop of Tuam]] (1250–56). |
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* [[Nicol Mac Flainn]], Archbishop-elect of Tuam, fl. 1283. |
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* [[Martin Glynn (Rector)]], last Rector of the Irish College of [[Bordeaux]], executed 1794. |
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* [[Pádraig Mag Fhloinn]] (Pat Glynn), [[scribe]], fl. 1828-1835. |
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* [[Seán Mag Fhloinn]], [[scribe]], fl. 1843-1915. |
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* [[Patrick Glynn]], KC (1855–1931), [[Attorney General of Australia]] and [[Minister for External Affairs]]. |
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* [[Joseph Glynn]], (1869–1943), [[politician]], [[knight]] and [[historian]]. |
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* [[Brendan Glynn]] (1910–1986), [[Fine Gael]] [[Teachta Dála|T.D.]] |
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* [[Pauline McLynn]] (born 1962), [[actress]] ([[Mrs. Doyle]]), [[comedienne]] and [[author]]. |
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* [[Sharon Glynn]] (born 1975), [[camogie]] player and manager. |
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* [[Regina Glynn]], [[camogie]] All Star awards-winner 2006 and 2009. |
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* http://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/9476 |
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| NAME = Glynn, Johnny |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Rugby player |
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| DATE OF DEATH = 10 January 1959 |
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Latest revision as of 05:53, 1 November 2024
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Johnny Glynn (c. 1912 – 10 January 1959) was President of the Irish Rugby Football Union.
Glynn was a native of Williamsgate Street, Galway. He played rugby for Galwegians and Connacht, winning twelve caps, and became a well-known referee. He also served as president of his local club in 1958-59.[1]
His sudden death, at the age of 46, led to the two clubs erecting a memorial trophy in his name known as the Glynn Cup, which would be played for between the clubs every Saint Patrick's Day.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Declan Varley (26 July 2012). "Joy as Billy Glynn takes over at helm of IRFU". Galway Advertiser. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- ^ Tom Kenny (12 March 2009). "The Glynn Cup, 50 Years On". Galway Advertiser. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
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