Thomas "Tom" McGlinchey (born 1972) is an

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and former

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of football and

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Career

Born in

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, McGlinchey played both Gaelic football and hurling for Clyda Rovers. In retirement from playing McGlinchey became involved in team management and coaching. At club level he coached

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, while at inter-county level he was

of the

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minor and under-21 teams, as well as the

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and

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senior teams. In October 2018, McGlinchey was appointed manager of the Tipperary under-20s. In February 2021, his successor in that role was appointed.

Honours

Coach

;Ballylanders *

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(1): 2007

References

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