About Davy Glennon
Born 1991. Davy Glennon is a hurler.
David 'Davy' Glennon (born 5 February 1991) is an Irish hurler who plays at inter-county level for Westmeath, having previously played for Galway. He continues to play with his club Mullagh.
Glennon came on as a substitute for Galway in the 2012 All-Ireland SHC final against Kilkenny. In 2016, he publicly admitted to having a serious gambling addiction, which had caused problems with the law, his family and hurling, and even to him contemplating ending his own life.
On 3 September 2017, Glennon was a non-playing substitute for Galway as they won their first All-Ireland SHC title for 29 years by defeating Waterford in the final.
On 17 July 2021, Glennon helped Westmeath win the Joe McDonagh Cup for the first time after a 2–28 to 1–24 win over Kerry at Croke Park.
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Who is Davy Glennon?
Irish hurler
When was Davy Glennon born?
Davy Glennon was born in 1991 in Ballinasloe.
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Davy Glennon is a hurler.
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