About Willie Galvin
Lived 1920 – 1997 (aged 76–77). Willie Galvin was a hurler.
William Galvin was an Irish hurler who played as a full-back for the Waterford senior team.
Galvin played for the team throughout the 1940s and the 1950s and is regarded as one of the county's greatest players from that era. During that time he won one All-Ireland medal and one Munster medal.
At club level Galvin played with Portlaw.
His son, John, also played hurling with Waterford.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Willie Galvin?
Irish hurler
When was Willie Galvin born?
Willie Galvin was born in 1920 in Portlaw.
When did Willie Galvin die?
Willie Galvin died in 1997.
What was Willie Galvin's occupation?
Willie Galvin was a hurler.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Billy Galvin (hurler)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willie Galvin. https://biography.guide/willie-galvin/
MLA: "Willie Galvin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/willie-galvin/.
Chicago: "Willie Galvin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/willie-galvin/.
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