Barry Brennan (Galway footballer)

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Barry Brennan (born 20 October 1958) is an Irish former Gaelic footballer who played as a right wing-forward at senior level for the Galway county team. [1] He won an All Star in 1981.

Honours

St Grellan's
Galway

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References

  1. "Barry Brennan: The Last Man To Captain Galway To A National Football Title". Hogan Stand. 11 August 1995. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
Sporting positions
Preceded by
Galway Senior Football Captain
1980
Succeeded by