Bernie Gibbs

Club

Gibbs played his club hurling with Gort, however, he enjoyed little success during his brief career.

Inter-county

Gibbs first came to prominence on the inter-county scene with Galway during their first breakthrough in the 1920s. In 1923 he was a key member of the team as Galway qualified for their first All-Ireland final in thirty-six years. After beating reigning champions Kilkenny at the penultimate stage, Galway now faced Limerick who were bidding for a third All-Ireland title in seven years. A high-scoring game developed, however, at half-time the sides were level. A hat-trick of goals by Leonard McGrath and powerful displays by Mick Gill and Mick Derivan helped Galway to a 7–3 to 4–5 victory. It was a first All-Ireland medal for Gibbs.^[2]

Gibbs played in a second successive All-Ireland decider in 1924 with Dublin providing the opposition. Galway played with the wind in the first-half and led by three points at the break. Two goals by Dublin forward Garrett Howard and a great goalkeeping display by Tommy Daly ensured a 5–3 to 2–6 defeat for Galway.^[3]

International

In 1924 Gibbs was honoured when he was chosen on the Ireland hurling team for the Tailteann Games competition.^{[citation needed]}