At only the age of 21 years old, Dylan has made history by becoming our youngest club captain ever!
Dylan is originally from Ballinfoile Park on the Headford Road, and first joined Wegians at the age of 8 years old, since then he never stopped playing.
Alongside one of his best mates, Andrew Sherlock (also promoted to vice-captain), they played many years together throughout underage, up to senior level.
Full of pride, Dylan states that “Galwegians has been a massive part of my life growing up, and has had such an influence on the type of person I am today, making memories and friends along the way. So to get to represent this club as captain at senior level is an unbelievable honour and privilege!”
Tell us a bit about yourself
I’m 21 and from Ballinfoile Park on the Headford Road. At the moment I’m in the 3rd year of my electrical apprenticeship.
When did you start at Galwegians?
I think I was around 8 year old when I first joined Wegians and started playing rugby. I’ve played with Andrew Sherlock all the way up through underage to senior level.
What is your favourite position?
I play flanker, preferably No. 7
What does Galwegians mean to you?
Galwegians has been a massive part of my life growing up and has had such an influence on the type of person I am today, making so many memories and friends along the way. So to get to represent this club as captain at senior level is an unbelievable honour and privilege.
Then to be the youngest ever captain is surreal, especially when you know some of the greats who have represented this club as captain before me.
What are your goals for the coming season?
I feel there definitely is an excitement around the squad from players and coaches going into this season. Lads have been putting in massive work in the off-season. There is some great talent coming through and we have another year of experience as a young team. I feel like this season is one where we need to attack. I want us to grab it with both hands and set out to win every game we play. Top spot is our main goal and playoffs are the bare minimum for our AIL 2B campaign.
