Denis Glennon. Patrolling the community, football field and stage.
Denis Glennon. Patrolling the community, football field and stage. By Steven Kelly. Denis Glennon is regarded by many as one of the finest footballers to come out of Westmeath. The Tyrrellspass clubman had a huge say in his side's Leinster final victory over Laois, which went to a replay back in 2004, under the guidance of the late Kerry legend Paidi O’ Se. The garda opens up on his career and how he got involved with Gaelic football originally. “I suppose it started off living in Rochfortbridge, a few miles outside of Tyrrellspass. I followed my brother Chris around everywhere. I would have started participating in the community games as an athlete. I would say I was slightly further developed than other guys my own age. I later moved to Rhode in Co Offaly. Jerry Hickey was a teacher in the local school at the time and got me involved with playing football in school. We won an u15 school title, which gave me a great appetite for the game. Even before that, I remember playing in go...