About Jonathan Glynn
Born 1993. Jonathan Glynn is an Irish hurler.
Jonathan Glynn (born 7 June 1992) is an Irish hurler who played as a forward at senior level for the Galway county team.
Glynn made his first appearance for the senior team during the 2012 championship and was part of the Galway panel until his retirement in 2020 at the age of 26. He was a key member of Galway's 2017 All-Ireland winning side.
Also, an All-Ireland medalist in the minor grade, Glynn has won one Leinster medal in the senior grade.
At club level, Glynn played with the Ardrahan club.
Career Glynn missed all of the 2016 season but returned to the Galway panel in April 2017 after returning from New York City where he played football for New York. He will continue to be based in New York but will return for Galway matches when required.
On 22 April 2017, he came on as a substitute as Galway won the 2017 National Hurling League after a 3-21 to 0-14 win against Tipperary in the final.
On 3 September 2017, Glynn started for Galway as they won their first All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship in 29 years against Waterford.
On 13 April 2020, he revealed that he and his fiancée had tested COVID-19 positive. Later that month he announced his retirement from inter-county hurling.
In April 2024, it was announced that Glyn had returned to the Galway senior hurling panel for the 2024 championship and would again commute from New York, he had not played for Galway since 2019.
Career statistics
Honours
Galway All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship (1): 2017 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship (2): 2012, 2018 National Hurling League (1): 2017 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship (1): 2011 Lory Meagher Cup (1): 2025 (c)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Jonathan Glynn?
Irish hurler
When was Jonathan Glynn born?
Jonathan Glynn was born on 7 June 1993 in Galway.
What is Jonathan Glynn's occupation?
Jonathan Glynn is a hurler.
What nationality is Jonathan Glynn?
Jonathan Glynn is Irish.
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