Where are you from?
Cong Co. Mayo (Born in New York)
When started playing rugby?
Ballinrobe RFC from minis up to captaining the first team.
When first joined Galwegians?
In 2010, I played U19s for Galwegians (see photo above). I then played Senior in 2017-18 for the season and fully rejoined after being away travelling and after Covid in 2021.
Tell us about your family?
I’m the eldest of five. My parents and Hazel are in Cong, Leila is in Perth, Neil and Grace are in San Francisco.
What is your career outside rugby?
I am a Packaging Engineer in Zimmer Biomet, Oranmore.
What positions do you play?
Loosehead prop. I was a backrow until an injury crisis at the beginning of last season. Anything for the team!
Biggest influence on career?
My parents and fiancée Niamh have been there for all the highs and lows.
Toughest opponent ever?
Paul Hackett in a “non-contact” drill.
Best team-mate ever played with?
Delighted to have my former Ballinrobe teammate, Rob Holian, join us this season from Sligo RFC.
Hobbies?
I love to travel, we are hoping to do a safari in Tanzania for our honeymoon next year.
Favourite band/music?
Christy Moore
What does being club captain mean to you?
It is an incredible honour to captain such a historic club, filled with fantastic people from our minis, underage, mens and womens sides to all the volunteers and coaches who make it possible. I strongly believe the tide is turning and the good times are coming back to Galwegians!
Hopes or aspirations for the year?
I’m very excited to see what this group of players can achieve at both Senior and Junior level this season. Our goal is promotion on both fronts!
