David Lynch (Gaelic footballer)

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David Lynch
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Westmeath

David Lynch is a Gaelic footballer who plays at senior level for the Westmeath county team.

Lynch was a member of the team that defeated Dublin at Parnell Park in the 2019 O'Byrne Cup final, his county's first time to win that trophy since 1988. [1] [2] [3] He won his second piece of silverware of 2019 when Westmeath won the 2019 National Football League Division 3 title by a goal against Laois at Croke Park. [4]

Lynch later won the 2022 Tailteann Cup, and played in the final. [5] He is a teacher by trade. [6]

Honours

Westmeath

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References

  1. O'Brien, Kevin (18 January 2019). "Ger Egan hits 1–5 as Westmeath defeat Dublin for first O'Byrne Cup title since 1988". The42.ie.
  2. Keane, Paul (18 January 2019). "Egan leads Westmeath to O'Byrne Cup win over Dublin". RTÉ.
  3. "O'Byrne Cup final: Egan steers Westmeath past Dubs". Hogan Stand. 18 January 2019.
  4. Keane, Paul (6 April 2019). "Westmeath claim more silverware with Division 3 success". Irish Examiner .
  5. Keane, Paul (9 July 2022). "Late goal seals inaugural Tailteann Cup for Westmeath". RTÉ.
  6. "Christmas Q&A: David Lynch, Westmeath footballer and teacher". 24 December 2021.