Justin Campbell (hurler)

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Justin Campbell
Personal information
Irish name Saerbhreathach Mac Cathmhaoil
Sport Hurling
Position Centre-forward
Born 1970 (age 5253)
Kiltormer, County Galway, Ireland
Occupation Addiction counsellor
Club(s)
YearsClub
Kiltormer
Club titles
Galway titles 2
Connacht titles 2
All-Ireland Titles 1
Inter-county(ies)
YearsCounty
1992-1999
Galway
Inter-county titles
All-Irelands 0
NHL 0
All Stars 0

Justin Campbell (born 1970) is an Irish former hurler who played as a centre-forward at senior level for the Galway county team. [1]

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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.[ citation needed ]

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.[ citation needed ]

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.[ citation needed ]

Honours

Team

Kiltormer
Galway

Management

Roscommon

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References

  1. "Justin Campbell". Hurling Stats website. Archived from the original on 19 February 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2014.
  2. "Rossies turn to Campbell". Hogan Stand website. 5 December 2013. Retrieved 21 January 2014.
Sporting positions
Preceded by Roscommon Senior Hurling Manager
2013-present
Succeeded by
Incumbent