Marty Barrett (hurler)

Martin "Marty" Barrett (1951 23 September 2009[1]) was an Irish hurler who played as a right corner-forward for the Galway senior team.[2]

Marty Barrett
Personal information
Irish name Máirtín Bairéid
Sport Hurling
Position Right corner-forward
Born 1951
Ballymacward, County Galway, Ireland
Died 23 September 2009
Wexford, Ireland
Occupation Secondary school teacher
Club(s)
Years Club
Pádraig Pearse's
St Brendan's
Faythe Harriers
Club titles
Dublin titles 1
Inter-county(ies)*
Years County Apps (scores)
1974-1978
Galway 7 (3-3)
Inter-county titles
All-Irelands 0
NHL 1
All Stars 0
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 19:04, 3 February 2014.

Born in Ballymacward, County Galway, Barrett first played competitive hurling whilst at school at Garbally College. He made his first impression on the inter-county scene when he joined the Galway under-21 team. He made his senior debut during the 1974 championship. Barrett went on to play a key role for Galway for over a brief period, and won one National Hurling League medal. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.[3]

As a member of the Connacht inter-provincial team, Barrett enjoyed little success in the Railway Cup. At club level he was a one-time championship medallist with St Brendan's. In addition to this he also won two Connacht medals and three championship medals. Barrett also lined out with Pádraig Pearse's GAA and Faythe Harriers.

Throughout his career Barrett made seven championship appearances for Galway. His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1978 championship.

In retirement from playing, Barrett became involved in team management and coaching. He enjoyed a lengthy spell as hurling coach at St. Peter's College, Wexford.

Honours

Player

St Brendan's
University College Dublin
Galway

References

  1. "Galway mourns Marty Barrett". Hogan Stand website. 25 September 2009. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
  2. "Marty Barrett". Hurling Stats website. Archived from the original on 21 February 2014. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
  3. "Profile: Marty Barrett". Hogan Stand website. 2 October 2009. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
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