Keith Barr
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Keith Barr is a former inter-county Gaelic footballer for Dublin
. He played his club football with Erins Isle
.
in 1989. Keith was on the 1995 All-Ireland winning team when Dublin narrowly defeated Tyrone
. He won two National football league titles with Dublin, in 1991 and again in the National football league final replay against Donegal
. Although, Keith had come on as a substitute against Donegal
in 1993, he did not appear in the replayed game but still received his winners medal. Barr has been rewarded for his solid performance for Dublin with two GAA All-Star awards, the first in 1991 and the second in Dublin's All-Ireland winning year. He also has a Compromise rules medals for Ireland's victory over Australia in 1990.
In 1991, Dublin had a famous 3 draws in a row against Meath
, a game which in Meath winning the fourth game by a scoreline of 2-10 to 0-15. It was claimed by Jimmy Keaveney
, that Keith Barr's penalty miss was the turning point in the game. He was adamant that Barr had been instructed to take the point, but he went for glory and subsequently missed his chance. Although it is also claimed that the penalty miss was due to Mick Lyons
of Meath running alongside Barr as he took the penalty, a penalty retake was never given.
The highlight of his career occurred recently when he joined the coaching staff at Gerldines GFC. Rumours around the Haggardstown club suggest he will be joining the club next year as player manager.
Dublin GAA
Dublin County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association , or Dublin GAA, is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Dublin. The county board is also responsible for the Dublin inter-county teams...
. He played his club football with Erins Isle
Erins Isle
Erins Isle is a Gaelic Athletic Association club in Finglas, Dublin, Ireland. Erins Isle have won the Dublin Senior Football Championship on two occasions in 1993 and 1997, also capturing the Leinster Club Football Championship in 1997...
.
Sporting career
Barr made his inter county championship debut against WicklowWicklow GAA
The Wicklow County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Wicklow GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Wicklow...
in 1989. Keith was on the 1995 All-Ireland winning team when Dublin narrowly defeated Tyrone
Tyrone GAA
The Tyrone County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Tyrone GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Tyrone. The county board is also responsible for the Tyrone inter-county teams....
. He won two National football league titles with Dublin, in 1991 and again in the National football league final replay against Donegal
Donegal GAA
The Donegal County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Donegal GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Donegal. The county board is also responsible for the Donegal inter-county teams.Gaelic football is strongest in the...
. Although, Keith had come on as a substitute against Donegal
Donegal GAA
The Donegal County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Donegal GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Donegal. The county board is also responsible for the Donegal inter-county teams.Gaelic football is strongest in the...
in 1993, he did not appear in the replayed game but still received his winners medal. Barr has been rewarded for his solid performance for Dublin with two GAA All-Star awards, the first in 1991 and the second in Dublin's All-Ireland winning year. He also has a Compromise rules medals for Ireland's victory over Australia in 1990.
In 1991, Dublin had a famous 3 draws in a row against Meath
Meath GAA
The Meath County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Meath GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Meath, as well as for Meath inter-county teams.- Pre-1960s :...
, a game which in Meath winning the fourth game by a scoreline of 2-10 to 0-15. It was claimed by Jimmy Keaveney
Jimmy Keaveney
James "Jimmy" Keaveney is a retired Irish sportsperson. He played Gaelic football with his local club St. Vincents and was a member of the Dublin senior inter-county team from 1965 until 1978. Keaveney is regarded as one of Dublin's greatest-ever players.-Club:Keaveney played his club football...
, that Keith Barr's penalty miss was the turning point in the game. He was adamant that Barr had been instructed to take the point, but he went for glory and subsequently missed his chance. Although it is also claimed that the penalty miss was due to Mick Lyons
Mick Lyons (Gaelic footballer)
Mick Lyons is a former Gaelic footballer who played for Summerhill and Meath. He won two All Ireland medals with Meath in 1987 and 1988 and has also won two All Star awards. He won the Meath Senior Football Championship with Summerhill in 1986. He has generally played at the full-back position...
of Meath running alongside Barr as he took the penalty, a penalty retake was never given.
The highlight of his career occurred recently when he joined the coaching staff at Gerldines GFC. Rumours around the Haggardstown club suggest he will be joining the club next year as player manager.