Mick Reynolds RIP

by Bill Coss (Tuam Herald)

The death has occurred of Mick Reynolds who starred at midfield for Galway during their three in-a-row era in the 1960s. He passed away in his native Manchester having previously lived and worked in Tuam for many years.

Mick became a legend of Galway football at Croke Park in 1964 when his magnificent kick from a high-pressure late ’50’ played a major role in defeating Meath in the All-Ireland semi-final and putting Galway on the road to three in-a-row glory. “Mick the Kick”, as he became affectionately known, was assured of everlasting fame.

From that hard-earned win, Galway soared to thrilling new heights in the final against Kerry, with Mick Garrett and Mick Reynolds a midfield partnership that brought power and stability to a crucial area, paving the way for a glorious victory.

It was the most memorable year in the sporting life of Mick, as he missed the 1965 All-Ireland final because of tonsilitis and was a panel member in the third winning year, 1966.

He played with Galway until 1967, the year they went to the USA after winning the National League. There, Mick played his final game in the maroon and white in Chicago, as captain for the occasion, an honour he would cherish.

Mick also enjoyed a magnificent career at club level, winning five County Senior Football Championship medals and three senior league medals with Tuam Stars during a hugely successful era for the north Galway club.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

The Galway senior football team from 1964 including Mick Reynolds (back row, sixth from left).

The Galway Senior Football team to face Donegal in Round 5 of the Football league is announced:

GAILLIMH V DÚN NA NGALL
📍Ballyshannon
🗓️Sunday 1st March 2026
🕓1:15PM
📻Radio Commentary on Galway Bay FM, RnaG Spórt

Match Tickets 🎟
https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/

Please note tickets will not be on sale at the grounds.

Best of Luck to our Senior Footballers & Team Management !

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#gaillimhabú

On behalf of Galway GAA and the Pearse Stadium Committee we welcome all GAA Supporters to Salthill on Saturday next, the 21st of February 2026 for the Galway v Roscommon League game.

The game on Saturday will attract a large attendance and will result in increased volumes of traffic in the Galway, Salthill and Pearse Stadium areas and we urge all Supporters to arrive early, to avoid traffic congestion and potential delays entering the Stadium.

This is an all-ticket game, and no tickets will be available to purchase at the grounds on the day. We would like to remind patrons that there will be no Tap or Card Facility.

Tickets can be purchased online and in Centra and Supervalu Supermarkets in advance of the game. Please have your tickets available for scanning as you approach the Stadium.

Turnstiles will be open for the Terraces at the Main Entrance on Rockbarton Road and at Arus Bóthar na Trá on Dr. Mannix Road. Entry to the Stand is via the gates at the back of the Stand.

All Gates will open at 5.45pm.

There is ample Car Parks in Galway City and Salthill, and we encourage patrons to use these car parks and walk or take public transport to/from Salthill.

Again, we ask all Supporters to arrive early, to park in the designated Car Parks and to park legally and responsibly, always.

We appeal to patrons not to park on double yellow lines, on footpaths or to block entrances to private residences.

Please note that the Gardai will be operating mobile patrols in the vicinity of Pearse Stadium and in the adjoining residential areas, before during and after the game.

Finally, we appeal to all Supporters to be conscious, mindful and respectful to the needs of our neighbours and local residents.