Getting To Know: Louise Galvin

As the Ireland Women’s Squad continue their preparations for the upcoming World Cup series we catch up with Louise Galvin, one of seven selected Munster players. Originally from Finuge, Co. Kerry, Louise first took up rugby in 2013 with UL Bohemian at outside-centre, while studying physiotherapy at University of Limerick. She has since gone on to represent Ireland in rugby 7’s and was part of the recent squad that successfully secured a place in the 2018 7’s World Cup. Along with fellow Munster player Nicole Cronin, Louise hopes to win her first 15’s international cap during the series, an honour she has claimed on ten occasions while competing on the 7’s circuit. A sporting all-rounder, Louise’s first sport was basketball which she took up during primary school and continued to play as a teenager at Presentation Convent, Listowel. She went on to captain the UL Huskies basketball team to national Cup and League success during her years at university. Her prowess led to her being selected on various national teams eventually becoming one of the country’s leading female basketball players. During this time Louise also played gaelic football with local club Finuge and represented Kerry from 2010 to 2015 winning the Munster and National League in 2013. With her overall sporting ability, speed and tenacity Louise is sure to make a great addition to the squad. Ireland kick off their campaign on Wednesday, 9th August when they take on Australia at the UCD Bowl, Dublin (K.O. 7pm). View fixtures here Getting to Know Louise Galvin Date of Birth: 3rd April 1987 Club: UL Bohemian RFC Munster Caps: 0 Ireland 15s Caps: 0 Ireland 7s Caps: 10 Profession: Physiotherapist Favourite Food: Surf and Turf Book you are currently reading or have just finished: The Sports Gene Favourite TV Programme: Live Sport Favourite Film: Remember The Titans Favourite Actor/Actress: Denzel Washington Most enjoyable holiday destination: Kerry! Marooned on a desert island what could you not be without: A ball Favourite sport: Gaelic football The sport you least like: Darts Person you would most like to meet: Barack Obama Sportsperson you admire most: Lionel Messi Hobbies: Sports, being outdoors, going to the beach, visiting friends and family Best career advice: There's no substitute for hard work Best advice for myself: Back yourself What you like most/least about playing rugby: Most: Massive camaraderie and team ethic, there's a role for everyone. Least: Astro burns!!! What you’re looking forward to most about the home world cup: Home support Other sports that you played: Basketball (international) Gaelic football (intercounty) Best rugby memory: Getting 7s capped Rugby team you admire most: Munster team at the turn of the century. They really captured the imagination and inspired the growth of the game. Sporting event you would most like to attend: All Ireland Gaelic football final. How would you pass away the time on tour in between training: avoiding the buffet..... Three people invite to dinner: The Honey Badger, Sonny Bill Williams and Buff Egan!