Shane Barrett Explained

Shane Barrett (born 2001) is an Irish hurler. At club level he plays with Blarney and at inter-county level with the Cork senior hurling team. He usually lines out as a centre-forward.

Early life

Born and raised in Rathpeacon, County Cork, Barrett first played hurling to a high standard as a student at Christian Brothers College, Cork. He progressed through the various age grades before joining the school's senior team in 2017.^[1] Barret's final year with the college ended with defeat by Midleton CBS in the 2019 Harty Cup final, before losing to St Kieran's College in the All-Ireland semi-final.^{[2] [3]} He later studied at University College Cork and immediately joined their freshers' hurling team before later joining UCC's Fitzgibbon Cup panel.^{[4] [5]}

Club career

Barrett began his club career at juvenile and underage levels with the Blarney club. He had his first major success when Blarney beat Carrigaline by 1-11 to 0-12 to claim the Cork Premier 2 MHC title in 2016.^[6] He was still eligible for the minor grade two years later when Midleton beat Blarney by 1-22 to 1-10 to win the Cork Premier 1 MHC title.^[7]

Barrett immediately progressed to adult level and made his championship debut in April 2019 in a 0-24 to 2-12 defeat of Ballinhassig.^[8] He won a Cork PIHC medal in October 2020 after scoring two points from play in Blarney's 1-20 to 0-15 defeat of Castlelyons in the final.^[9] Barrett was the team's top scorer with 1-69 in 2023, when Blarney ended their Cork SAHC campaign with a defeat by Bride Rovers in a final replay.^[10]

Inter-county career

Barrett first played for Cork as a member of the under-17 team during the holding of a one-off special championship in 2017. He won a Munster U17HC medal in this grade after a defeat of Waterford, before coming on as a substitute for Blake Murphy in Cork's subsequent 1-19 to 1-17 defeat of Dublin in the All-Ireland final.^[11] Barrett progressed to the minor team proper as captain the following year.^[12] After a year with no inter-county activity, he joined Cork's under-20 team in 2020. Success in this grade was immediate with Barrett claiming Munster and All-Ireland U20HC medals in 2020 after respective defeats of Tipperary and Dublin.^{[13] [14]}

Barrett had one more year of under-20 hurling, however, his inclusion on the senior team in 2021 made him ineligible for the grade.^{[15] [16]} Debuts in the National Hurling League and Munster SHC followed later that season.^[17] Barret came on as a substitute for Darragh Fitzgibbon when Cork suffered a 3-32 to 1-22 defeat by Limerick in the 2021 All-Ireland final.^[18] He was at centre-forward when Cork lost the 2022 National League final to Waterford.^[19]

Career statistics

Club

Team	Year	Cork PIHC
		Apps	Score
Blarney	2019	3	2-12
	2020	6	2-22
	Total	9	4-34
	Year	Cork SAHC
		Apps	Score
	2021	4	0-07
	2022	3	0-05
	2023	7	1-69
	Total	14	1-81
Career total		23	5-115

Inter-county

Team	Year	National League			Munster		All-Ireland		Total
		Division	Apps	Score	Apps	Score	Apps	Score	Apps	Score
Cork	2021	Division 1A	4	1-05	1	0-02	4	1-04	9	2-11
	2022		6	0-09	4	0-02	0	0-00	10	0-11
	2023		5	1-12	4	0-01	—		9	1-13
	2024		5	0-06	4	1-07	3	1-09	12	2-22
Career total			20	2-32	13	1-12	7	2-13	40	5-57

Honours

Blarney

• Cork Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship

2020

• Cork Premier 2 Minor Hurling Championship: 2016

Cork

• All-Ireland Under-20 Hurling Championship

2020

• Munster Under-20 Hurling Championship

2020

• All-Ireland Under-17 Hurling Championship

2017

• Munster Under-17 Hurling Championship

2017

Awards

• The Sunday Game Team of the Year: 2024

Notes and References

1. Web site: CBC Cork reach Dr Harty Cup semi-finals after surging finish. Irish Examiner. 10 January 2018. 11 July 2024.
2. Web site: Midleton CBS end 13-year wait for Dr Harty Cup glory with final win over CBC Cork. The 42. 16 February 2019. 17 February 2022.
3. Web site: Fresh from Ballyhale's triumph, Cody hits 0-8 to guide St Kieran's into All-Ireland final. The 42. 20 March 2019. 17 February 2024.
4. Web site: UCC Power into the Freshers Hurling semi-final with big win over GMIT. Echo Live. 24 February 2020. 11 July 2024.
5. Web site: Fitzgibbon Cup: UCC exit competition as holders UL pull away in second half. Echo Live. 7 February 2024. 11 July 2024.
6. Web site: Blarney GAA news. Muskerry News. 12 October 2016. 8 July 2024.
7. Web site: Midleton win Premier 1 county hurling championship. Rebel Óg GAA website. 8 July 2024.
8. Web site: Strong second half from Blarney as young team puts Ballinhassig in their place. 21 April 2019. Irish Examiner. 10 May 2021. Therese. O'Callaghan.
9. Web site: Mark Coleman masterclass sees Blarney promoted to senior ranks. Irish Examiner. 3 October 2020. 3 October 2020. Therese. O'Callaghan.
10. Web site: Newcestown hold off Blarney in replay to clinch Senior A title. Irish Examiner. 28 October 2023. 28 October 2023. Eoghan. Cormican.
11. Web site: Croke Park glory for Cork against Dublin as they claim All-Ireland U17 hurling crown. The 42. 6 August 2017. 23 February 2019. Fintan. O'Toole.
12. Web site: Blarney dynamo Barrett captains the Cork minor hurlers in provincial opener. The Echo. 17 May 2018. 23 February 2019. John. Horgan.
13. Web site: Jack Cahalane and Shane Barrett inspire Cork to Munster U20 title. Irish Examiner. 23 December 2020. 23 February 2021. Michael. Moynihan.
14. Web site: Cork end All-Ireland hurling title wait as goals key in U20 final success against Dublin. 10 July 2021. The 42. 10 July 2021. Fintan. O'Toole.
15. Web site: Young forward duo added to Cork senior hurling squad after impressive club form. The 42. 12 October 2020. 23 October 2020. Fintan. O'Toole.
16. Web site: Team news: Connolly and Barrett ineligible for Cork U20s. 19 July 2021. Hogan Stand. 10 July 2024.
17. Web site: Shane Barrett makes first championship start as Cork name team for Kilkenny battle. Irish Examiner. 6 August 2021. 20 May 2024. Paul. Keane.
18. Web site: Will record-breaking All-Ireland victory over Cork be Limerick's high water mark? Don't bet on it. 22 August 2021. Irish Examiner. 25 August 2023. John. Fogarty.
19. Web site: Stephen Bennett leads Waterford to emphatic Allianz NHL Division 1 final win over Cork. 2 April 2022. Irish Independent. 25 August 2023. John. Fogarty.