Sligo GAA offers its condolences to the Galvin family on the occasion of the untimely and tragic
death of Michael, former Senior inter-county footballer and former Senior hurling team manager.
Mick Galvin made an enormous contribution to the GAA as a player, mentor and manager. Among
his achievements, he lined out with Sligo Senior football teams in 1991 and 1992. In 1996 he won a
Senior County football medal with St.Mary’s. In hurling Craobh Rua completed the treble in 1994
when they again became Senior Champions with Mick playing in all three finals.
As a manager he directed the Sligo Senior hurling team to their first ever Nicky Rackard Cup win in
2008. He also played and acted as mentor to the Calraigh Naomh Iosef hurling teams and in more
recent times he managed Glencar-Manor to win their first ever Leitrim hurling titles.
His father, Paddy received the GAA President’s award in 2012 and is the highly respected secretary
of the Countess Markievicz Park Committee.
Michael was a serving member of An Garda Siochána and held the rank of Sergeant in Ballyshannon
Garda Station.
We extend our deepest sympathy to his wife Colette and his children, Conor, Kate and Emma. Also in
our thoughts at this sad time are his father Paddy; his sisters Helen, Patricia and Gerardine and his
brothers Peter and John. We also commiserate with his professional and sporting colleagues.
Ar dheis lámh Dé go raibh a Anam uasal dilís.
Gearoid Ó Conchubhair Rúnaí Chontae
agus Cathaoirleach Coiste Iomána Sligeach.
Michael (Mick) Galvin, Park road, Manorhamilton and formerly Carroroe, Sligo. Unexpectedly.
Late Sergeant
of An Garda Siochána, Ballyshannon. Remains reposing at his home this evening from 5pm to 10pm and on
Saturday from 12 noon to 5pm with removal to St Clares Church, Manorhamilton to arrive for 9pm. Funeral
mass on Sunday at 11:30 am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family Flowers only please,
donations in lieu of flowers to North West Hospice, Sligo.