Justin Campbell (hurler)
Justin Campbell (born 1970) is an Irish former hurler who played as a centre-forward at senior level for the Galway county team.[1]
Personal information | |||
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Irish name | Saerbhreathach Mac Cathmhaoil | ||
Sport | Hurling | ||
Position | Centre-forward | ||
Born |
1970 (age 52–53) Kiltormer, County Galway, Ireland | ||
Occupation | Addiction counsellor | ||
Club(s) | |||
Years | Club | ||
Kiltormer | |||
Club titles | |||
Galway titles | 2 | ||
Connacht titles | 2 | ||
All-Ireland Titles | 1 | ||
Inter-county(ies) | |||
Years | County | ||
1992-1999 | Galway | ||
Inter-county titles | |||
All-Irelands | 0 | ||
NHL | 0 | ||
All Stars | 0 |
Career
Born in Kiltormer, County Galway, Campbell first arrived on the inter-county scene when he first linked up with the Galway minor team, before later joining the under-21 side. He joined the senior panel for the 1992 championship. Campbell went on to play a key role for Galway for the rest of the decade, however, he won few trophies. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.
At club level Campbell is a one-time All-Ireland medallist with Kiltormer. In addition to this he also won two Connacht medals and two championship medals.
In retirement from playing Campbell has become involved in team management and coaching. He was appointed manager of the Roscommon senior hurling team in 2013.[2]
In 2015 he led Roscommon to a second Nicky Rackard Cup title. He was later appointed manager of the Connachat hurling team.
Honours
Team
- Kiltormer
- All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship (1): 1992
- Connacht Senior Club Hurling Championship (2): 1990, 1991
- Galway Senior Club Hurling Championship (2): 1990, 1991
- Galway
References
- "Justin Campbell". Hurling Stats website. Archived from the original on 19 February 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2014.
- "Rossies turn to Campbell". Hogan Stand website. 5 December 2013. Retrieved 21 January 2014.