Mick Galwey
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| Mick Galwey | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Michael Joseph Galwey | ||
| Date of birth | October 8, 1966 | ||
| Place of birth |  Kerry, Republic of Ireland |
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| Height | 1.93 m | ||
| Weight | 115 kg | ||
| Nickname | Gaillimh | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Lock | ||
| Clubs | Caps | (points) | |
| ShannonRFC Munster |
113 130 |
(140) |
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| National team(s) | |||
| 1990-2002 1993 |
Ireland British and Irish Lions |
41 |
(15) |
Michael Joseph "Mick" Galwey (b. 8 October 1966, Currow, near Castleisland, County Kerry, Republic of Ireland) won an All-Ireland Senior Football Championship with the Kerry Gaelic football team in 1986, as a 19 year old, before turning to rugby union. He is thus the only winner of an "All-Ireland" in both rugby union and football. He also holds County Championship medals in Senior, Junior and Minor grades.
Galwey was a key figure in Shannon R.F.C.'s side during their famous "Four in a row" winning streak of All- Ireland League titles in the late 1990's. Throughout his career Galwey proved to be an inspirational leader, a leader by example, who could inspire and motivate players around him to punch above their collective weights. Galwey instilled a "don't panic" and professional attitude in his Shannon team which later would become the hallmarks of Munster Rugby during his tenancy as captain, the effects of which can still be seen today.
Galwey's involvement in the Irish national squad was more of a mixed bag. Making his debut in 1991 against France, Galwey's 11 year international career was rarely without controversy. Owing to the often baffling selection decisions of various national coaches and selectors, Galwey became the most dropped player in international history. He fought his way back onto the Irish squad, becoming the team's captain ten years after he made his debut. In the 1993 Five Nations Championship match against England, Galwey rounded off a fine display in the 17-3 defeat by scoring the only try of the game. His efforts were rewarded later that year when he was selected for the Lions tour to New Zealand.
Galwey is seen as a legend of the sport in his native Munster, particularly in Limerick City.[citation needed] Galwey is currently the coach of the Shannon R.F.C. senior side.
His rugby record includes:
- 41 caps for Ireland, four times as captain and scorer of three tries,
- 1993 Lions tour to New Zealand,
- 130 caps for Munster, 85 as captain, 1 Celtic League,
- 10 Munster senior cups and 6 All Ireland Leagues with Shannon R.F.C.,
- 113 games for Shannon in the AIL, scoring 28 tries.
He has coached Shannon to 2 AIL victories and 2 Munster Senior Cups.
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His nickname 'Gaillimh' comes from the name of Irish town Galway, in the Irish language
He is to coach Portlaoise Rugby Club for 2008 Season
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