Marty Barrett (hurler)

Marty Barrett
Personal information
Irish nameMáirtín Bairéid
SportHurling
PositionRight corner-forward
Born1951
Ballymacward, County Galway, Ireland
Died23 September 2009
Wexford, Ireland
OccupationSecondary school teacher
Club(s)
YearsClub
Pádraig Pearse's
St. Brendan's
Faythe Harriers
Club titles
Dublin titles1
Inter-county(ies)*
YearsCountyApps (scores)
1974-1978Galway7 (3-3)
Inter-county titles
All-Irelands0
NHL1
All Stars0
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 19:04, 3 February 2014.

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]

Born in Ballymacward, County Galway, Barrett first excelled at 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. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
  3. "Profile: Marty Barrett". Hogan Stand website. 2 October 2009. Retrieved 3 February 2014.