‘Thirty seconds later, I was on a fork-lift singing Zombie’ – Mick Galwey on loss, living in the moment and dreaming of matches

The former Munster, Ireland and Lions lock turned 59 this week and explains why his positive outlook remains so strong

Mick Galwey is happy with his life and his achievements

Mick Galwey tells a story from Franklin’s Gardens this year.

Back in January, Northampton marked the 25th anniversary of their Heineken Cup final win over Munster on the same weekend as the Champions Cup pool game between the two teams. The lunch was held the day before, and the former Saints players met again the day of the game. However, who happened to walk in on their reception? The Munster captain from that day in 2000.