Career
He also holds County Championship medals in Senior, Junior and Minor grades. His nickname "Gaillimh" comes from the name of Irish town Galway, in the Irish language. Rugby
Galwey was a key figure in Shannon R.F.C."s side during their famous "Four in a row" winning streak of AllIreland League titles in the late 1990s.
Throughout his career Galwey proved to be an inspirational leader, a leader by example, who could inspire and motivate players around him to punch above their collective weights.
Galwey instilled a "don"t panic" and professional attitude in his Shannon team which later would become the hallmarks of Munster Rugby during his tenancy as captain, the effects of which can still be seen today. Galwey"s involvement in the Irish national squad was more of a mixed bag.
Making his debut in 1991 against France, Galwey"s 11-year international career was rarely without controversy. Owing to the often baffling selection decisions of various national coaches and selectors, Galwey became the most dropped player in international history.
He fought his way back onto the Irish squad, becoming the team"s captain ten years after he made his debut.
In the 1993 Five Nations Championship match against England, Galwey rounded off a fine display in the 17–3 defeat by scoring the only try of the game. His efforts were rewarded later that year when he was selected for the Lions tour to New Zealand. Galwey is seen as a legend of the sport in his native Munster, particularly in Limerick.
Gaelic football
Before becoming a Rugby player Galway played Gaelic football with Kerry.
At club level he played with his local Currow club He also played with the Street.Kieran"s divisional team
His rugby record includes:
41 caps for Ireland, four times as captain and scorer of three tries
1993 Lions tour to New Zealand
130 caps for Munster, 85 as captain, 1 Celtic League
10 Munster senior cups and 6 All Irelannd Leagues with Shannon R.F.C.
113 games for Shannon in the Associate of the Institute of Linguistics, scoring 28 tries
He has coached Shannon to 2 Associate of the Institute of Linguistics victories and 2 Munster Senior Cups.