Ian Galvin with David Noble, Lending & Business Development Officer with St Francis Credit Union.

IAN GALVIN led by example for Clonlara to secure the nod as the St Francis Credit Union/The Clare Echo player of the week.

Galvin gave a captain’s display for Clonlara scoring 3-10 as they recorded successive victories to have one foot in the knockout stages of the Clare SHC.

His ability and skill is well known but it was the manner in which Ian stepped up as a real leader for the South-East Clare club in the absence of the hugely influential John Conlon, their Clare SHC winning captain of 2023 Jathan McMahon along with Cathal ‘Tots’ O’Connell, Micheál O’Loughlin and David Fitzgerald.

Clonlara manager, Donal Madden said of Galvin’s display in round two, “Ian is a leader, a great comrade and loyal friend. After John’s injury he wanted to stand up today and show leadership and that’s what captains do”

Related News

clare county council hq logo
Clare Co Council legal spend on re-possessions more than doubles in 2025 to €52,530
09032026_Council_Fire_Station_0335
€3.5 million invested into fire and rescue services across Clare
ennis courthouse tent 24-02-21 3
Judge grants five year civil restraining order to female teacher against pensioner 'with dangerous obsession'
Darragh Pender at Ennis Court
One of Carrigaholt Post Office robbery accused secures bail
Latest News
09032026_Council_Fire_Station_0335
€3.5 million invested into fire and rescue services across Clare
ennis courthouse tent 24-02-21 3
Judge grants five year civil restraining order to female teacher against pensioner 'with dangerous obsession'
inagh kilnamona v éire óg u21 07-12-25 rian mulcahy 2
Éire Óg & Corofin relegated from Clare Cup as Clooney/Quin claim last quarter-final place
Darragh Pender at Ennis Court
One of Carrigaholt Post Office robbery accused secures bail
avenue utd vs sporting ennistymon 30-05-26 ronan kerin 1
Avenue Utd annihilate Sporting Ennistymon to qualify for Clare Cup final
Premium
Avenue Utd annihilate Sporting Ennistymon to qualify for Clare Cup final
Restrictions on Main Street but extra parking planned in Miltown Malbay for Willie Clancy week
Clare's heroic U20s capture All-Ireland crown
Waters quenches Clare's minor championship fire for 2026
Shannon's fingerprints all over Clare's canny ability to finish strong

Annual Subscription!

The Clare Echo annual subscription for just €69.99 a year. 

Prefer to pay monthly? Click the monthly option and get the first six months for just €3 a month (less than 75c per week), and thereafter €8 per month. 

Cancel anytime, limited time offer. T&Cs Apply. www.clareecho.ie.