Galvin, who now plays his club football with Cratloe in Clare, was on the losing end in four Munster finals over his 15-year senior career – 2003, 2004, 2009 and 2010.
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He wore the Limerick No 9 with distinction, determination & pride for 15 years. Thank you for EVERYTHING John Galvin enjoy ur retirement
“Privileged to have played with such a fantastic footballer and passionate Limerick man that is John Galvin,” team-mate Ger Collins said. “Leader on and off the field.”
Privileged to have played with such a fantastic footballer and passionate Limerick man that is John Galvin, leader on and off the field.
This is a role model, kills himself training for a game he loves so he can represent his county with little chance of winning a medal or getting any financial reward for it.
Considering as well this guy came from the middle of Hurling country in Limerick.
It’s a pity he didn’t get his all star and Munster medal, but will always be remembered as a fantastic player.
A fair tribute to the greatest Limerick footballer,and there were some good ones,ever to wear the green jersey. He had so many admirers all over the country
Gave possibly the greatest midfield performance ever in 2010 when they should have beaten cork aet in limerick.
Should have been given an all star that year…pity it was given to paddy keenan out of sympathy for the meath game
Great servant to limerick football , who deserved a munster medal at least. At his peak he would have walked onto any county team. #respectforlimericklegend
Gave us some serious performances over the years! It’s a pity for his sake that those monumental performances always ended up being on the losing side – Kerry 2004, Cork 2009, Kerry & Cork 2010
The All Stars should recognise people like John Galvin instead of those big names who win all the trophies .
Also John is one hell of a Basketball player as well.
Gave us many a great moment in a Limerick shirt. 2010 Munster Final in Killarney was his greatest game for me, he single handedly dragged Limerick back into that game. Even though we lost by 3 in the end it was a mammoth performance from the man.
Incredible player. Have been privileged to see many of the greats in the flesh over the past 25 years or so. Galvin’s performance in the 2010 Munster Final in Killarney is the single greatest individual effort I have witnessed to date.
He’s the reason limerick ran us close in those Munster finals. He’s one of the most underrated internet county player I’ve seen and deserves the credit of the likes of Declan O Sullivan got when he announced his retirement but sadly, he won’t.
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This is a role model, kills himself training for a game he loves so he can represent his county with little chance of winning a medal or getting any financial reward for it.
Considering as well this guy came from the middle of Hurling country in Limerick.
It’s a pity he didn’t get his all star and Munster medal, but will always be remembered as a fantastic player.
A fair tribute to the greatest Limerick footballer,and there were some good ones,ever to wear the green jersey. He had so many admirers all over the country
Robbed of an All Star in 2010
Gave possibly the greatest midfield performance ever in 2010 when they should have beaten cork aet in limerick.
Should have been given an all star that year…pity it was given to paddy keenan out of sympathy for the meath game
Yet people from Louth will try and tell you he deserved it more and it had nothing to do with what happened in the Leinster final
He’ll be missed. Great player.
Great servant to limerick football , who deserved a munster medal at least. At his peak he would have walked onto any county team. #respectforlimericklegend
Darragh o se said that john was the best player and most difficult opponent he had ever faced. That says it all for me…
Gave us some serious performances over the years! It’s a pity for his sake that those monumental performances always ended up being on the losing side – Kerry 2004, Cork 2009, Kerry & Cork 2010
The All Stars should recognise people like John Galvin instead of those big names who win all the trophies .
Also John is one hell of a Basketball player as well.
Great player, would have walked onto any team in Ireland. Luimneach Abú!
Gave us many a great moment in a Limerick shirt. 2010 Munster Final in Killarney was his greatest game for me, he single handedly dragged Limerick back into that game. Even though we lost by 3 in the end it was a mammoth performance from the man.
Happy retirement John, thanks for the memories.
Legend
An absolute hero.
Incredible player. Have been privileged to see many of the greats in the flesh over the past 25 years or so. Galvin’s performance in the 2010 Munster Final in Killarney is the single greatest individual effort I have witnessed to date.
An absolute legend. A pleasure to watch that man play football. One of the best midfielders I have ever seen.
Had the pleasure of coaching this guy for 4 years. Absolute gentleman
Thanks for the great memories john. Happy retirement and best of luck for the future!
Well done John you owe limerick nothing. A nicer guy you couldn’t meet. Your dedication will not be forgotten….even if you’re now playing out the road
And his dad was north kerry which is a hurling area. Brilliant player.
John Galvin, you were a super footballer for Limerick, thank you very much. Enjoy your retirement.
Irony is, his dad is from Kerry and he often works on the family farm there during the summer.
How is that irony
Great player
He’s the reason limerick ran us close in those Munster finals. He’s one of the most underrated internet county player I’ve seen and deserves the credit of the likes of Declan O Sullivan got when he announced his retirement but sadly, he won’t.
A respectful Kerry man