Peter Barry (hurler)
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Peter Barry is an Irish
sportsman. He plays hurling
with his local club James Stephens
and is a former member of the Kilkenny
senior inter-county team.
with the famous James Stephens
club in KIlkenny and has enjoyes much success. He won his first senior county title in 2004 before later winning a Leinster
club title. 'The village' side, as it is known, later defeated Athenry
in the club championship decider, giving captain of the team Barry a coveted All-Ireland
club title. Barry won a second consecutive set of county and Leinster club honours.
under-21 inter-county team. He won a Leinster medal at this level in 1994 before later collecting an All-Ireland
medal following a victory over Galway
in the final. The following year Barry was captain of the side as he collected a second Leinster title, however, his side were later beaten by Tipperary
in the final. Barry joined the county senior team in 1996, however, it would be another few years before he became a regular on the team. He won his first Leinster
title in 1998, however, Kilkenny were later defeated by Offaly
in the All-Ireland final. In 1999 Barry won a second provincial title, however, after reaching the All-Ireland final once again Kilkenny were beaten by an unfancied Cork team. In 2000 Kilkenny continued their provincial dominance and Barry won a third Leinster title. The prospect of losing a third All-Ireland final was unpalatable to Kilkenny, so much so that they completely destroyed Offaly in one of the most one-sided All-Ireland finals ever, giving Barry a first winners' medal
. In 2001 he won a fourth Leinster medal, however, Kilkenny were later caught off guard and were beaten by Galway
in the All-Ireland semi-final. The following year 'the Cats' were back on form as Barry captured a coveted National Hurling League
medal. He later picked up a fifth Leinster title and a second All-Ireland medal soon followed following a defeat of Clare
in the final. Barry won a sixth consecutive provincial medal in 2002 before adding a third All-Ireland medal to his collection after Kilkenny defeated Cork in an exciting championship decider. In 2004 Kilkenny were aiming for an unprecedented third All-Ireland title in-a-row. The chance of claiming a seventh consecutive Leinster title ended at the semi-final stage as Wexford
defeated their greatest rivals with a lat minute goal. The chance of winning that third All-Ireland in-a-row was still on the cards, however, as Kilkenny squared up against Cork in a second consecutive championship decider. The game turned out to be a dull affair as Cork ended Kilkenny's dream with a 0-17 to 0-9 score line. In 2005 Barry was appointed captain of the team. He won his seventh Leinster title that year, however, Kilkenny were later beaten by Galway in the All-Ireland semi-final. Barry retired from inter-county hurling following that defeat.
in the Railway Cup inter-provincial competition, however, he never won a Railway Cup title.
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sportsman. He plays hurling
Hurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
with his local club James Stephens
James Stephens (GAA Club)
James Stephens is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in Kilkenny, Ireland. The club was founded in 1887 and has enjoyed equal success in both hurling and Gaelic football.-History:...
and is a former member of the Kilkenny
Kilkenny GAA
The Kilkenny County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland and is responsible for Gaelic Games in County Kilkenny. The county board has its head office and main grounds at Nowlan Park and is also responsible for Kilkenny inter-county teams...
senior inter-county team.
Club
Barry plays his club hurlingHurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
with the famous James Stephens
James Stephens (GAA Club)
James Stephens is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in Kilkenny, Ireland. The club was founded in 1887 and has enjoyed equal success in both hurling and Gaelic football.-History:...
club in KIlkenny and has enjoyes much success. He won his first senior county title in 2004 before later winning a Leinster
Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship
The Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship is an annual Hurling tournament played between the winners of the senior club hurling championships of the counties in Leinster. The current holders of the Leinster title are Ballyhale Shamrocks from Kilkenny. The first Leinster senior club hurling...
club title. 'The village' side, as it is known, later defeated Athenry
Athenry GAA
St. Mary's, Athenry is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in the town of Athenry in County Galway. The club is almost exclusively concerned with hurling.-History:...
in the club championship decider, giving captain of the team Barry a coveted All-Ireland
All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship
The All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship is an annual hurling tournament played between hundreds of senior hurling clubs in Ireland. The Tommy Moore Cup is awarded to the winners. The current champions are Clarinbridge...
club title. Barry won a second consecutive set of county and Leinster club honours.
Inter-county
Barry first came to prominence on the inter-county scene as a member of the KilkennyKilkenny GAA
The Kilkenny County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland and is responsible for Gaelic Games in County Kilkenny. The county board has its head office and main grounds at Nowlan Park and is also responsible for Kilkenny inter-county teams...
under-21 inter-county team. He won a Leinster medal at this level in 1994 before later collecting an All-Ireland
All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship
The All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship is the premier "knockout" competition for players aged between 18 and 21 in the game of hurling played in Ireland...
medal following a victory over Galway
Galway GAA
The Galway County Boards of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Galway GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Galway. The county boards are also responsible for the Galway inter-county teams.Unlike all other counties in Ireland,...
in the final. The following year Barry was captain of the side as he collected a second Leinster title, however, his side were later beaten by Tipperary
Tipperary GAA
The Tipperary County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or C is one of over 30 regional executive boards throughout the world. These executive boards are known as County Boards even though some no longer correspond to the area under the jurisdiction of the counties from which their names...
in the final. Barry joined the county senior team in 1996, however, it would be another few years before he became a regular on the team. He won his first Leinster
Leinster Senior Hurling Championship
The Leinster GAA Hurling Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1888 for the top hurling teams in the province of Leinster in Ireland....
title in 1998, however, Kilkenny were later defeated by Offaly
Offaly GAA
The Offaly County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Offaly GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Offaly...
in the All-Ireland final. In 1999 Barry won a second provincial title, however, after reaching the All-Ireland final once again Kilkenny were beaten by an unfancied Cork team. In 2000 Kilkenny continued their provincial dominance and Barry won a third Leinster title. The prospect of losing a third All-Ireland final was unpalatable to Kilkenny, so much so that they completely destroyed Offaly in one of the most one-sided All-Ireland finals ever, giving Barry a first winners' medal
All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1887 for the top hurling teams in Ireland....
. In 2001 he won a fourth Leinster medal, however, Kilkenny were later caught off guard and were beaten by Galway
Galway GAA
The Galway County Boards of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Galway GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Galway. The county boards are also responsible for the Galway inter-county teams.Unlike all other counties in Ireland,...
in the All-Ireland semi-final. The following year 'the Cats' were back on form as Barry captured a coveted National Hurling League
National Hurling League
The National Hurling League is an annual hurling competition between the county teams of Ireland. Contested by 35 teams , it operates on a system of promotion and relegation between four different divisions, with Division One...
medal. He later picked up a fifth Leinster title and a second All-Ireland medal soon followed following a defeat of Clare
Clare GAA
The Clare County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Clare GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Clare. The county board is also responsible for the Clare inter-county teams....
in the final. Barry won a sixth consecutive provincial medal in 2002 before adding a third All-Ireland medal to his collection after Kilkenny defeated Cork in an exciting championship decider. In 2004 Kilkenny were aiming for an unprecedented third All-Ireland title in-a-row. The chance of claiming a seventh consecutive Leinster title ended at the semi-final stage as Wexford
Wexford GAA
The Wexford County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Wexford GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Wexford. The county board is also responsible for the Wexford inter-county teams.-History:Hurling has been played in...
defeated their greatest rivals with a lat minute goal. The chance of winning that third All-Ireland in-a-row was still on the cards, however, as Kilkenny squared up against Cork in a second consecutive championship decider. The game turned out to be a dull affair as Cork ended Kilkenny's dream with a 0-17 to 0-9 score line. In 2005 Barry was appointed captain of the team. He won his seventh Leinster title that year, however, Kilkenny were later beaten by Galway in the All-Ireland semi-final. Barry retired from inter-county hurling following that defeat.
Provincial
Barry also lined out with LeinsterLeinster GAA
The Leinster Council is a Provincial council of the Gaelic Athletic Association sports of hurling, Gaelic football, camogie, rounders and handball in the province of Leinster. The Leinster Council has been partnered with the European County Board to help develop Gaelic Games in Europe...
in the Railway Cup inter-provincial competition, however, he never won a Railway Cup title.