West Mayo clubs express sympathy following death of sporting giant
Galway native Kevin Glynn lined out for both Westport GAA and Westport Rugby Club with distinction in the 1970s and 80s
Tributes have been paid to one of Westport's sporting giants who excelled on the sporting fields in both Gaelic and rugby in the 1970s and 80s.
The death took place of Kevin Glynn of Pinewoods, Westport who was a prominent member of both Westport Rugby Club and Westport GAA.
A native of Corofin in Co Galway, Kevin settled in Westport after taking up a position in Davitt House in Castlebar and very quickly became a prominent member of the west Mayo community.
A member of a sporting family in Galway, his brother Jimmy was an All-Ireland winner with Galway in the 1960s and Kevin soon got involved with both Westport GAA and Westport Rugby Club.
Both clubs paid tribute to Kevin who starred with distinction with both clubs during the 1970s and into the 80s.
“He played most of his football for the club at midfield and became known throughout the county for his physique and no nonsense attitude,” Westport GAA posted on its Facebook page.
“After his playing career ended he was heavily involved in Bord na Nog under 10 leagues, which attracted teams from around the county. He also coached various underage teams for many years.
“Although living and playing football in Mayo, Kevin never forget his roots and supported all things Galway. He was respected by all who knew him in his playing days and his legacy will forever live on,” the post read.
Kevin also excelled with the oval ball and became a prominent member of the Westport RFC Junior team and played second row alongside the late Mick Bourke on the 1975 Junior Cup winning team.
As well as excelling on the sporting field, Kevin also contributed to the local community and was a long serving director of Westport Credit Union.
Kevin passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in the Mayo Hospice in Castlebar on November 9 surrounded by his family.
Kevin was predeceased by his brothers Jimmy, Tommie and Jackie and was the beloved husband of Nuala and caring father of David, Anita, Seamus and Caoimhín and will be sadly missed by his son-in-law David; daughters-in-law, Michelle and Róisín; his adored grandchildren Ella, Dylan, Shay, Aibhín and Fiadh, sisters Mary, Breda and Bernadette, brother Padraig, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Requiem Mass for Kevin will take place tomorrow Thursday, November 12 at 11am with internment afterwards in Aughavale Cemetery. May his gentle soul rest in peace.