Shane Barrett
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Shane Barrett is an Irish football striker who plays for League of Ireland First Division
club Monaghan United. Barrett primarily plays as a striker and has experience playing on the wings.
as a teenager after rising through the ranks at Dublin schoolboy outfit Home Farm
. After his release from Wolves in 2001, Barrett returned to Ireland where he would have short spells with Dublin City
and Garda
before joining DCU's
REAP programme in the spring of 2002. Barrett returned to League of Ireland football with Longford Town
in 2002. Barrett became an important figure for Longford Town in their two FAI Cup
victories in 2003 and 2004 along with their League Cup victory in 2004. Barrett's impressive performances at Flancare Park earned him a move to Drogheda United in 2006. His first season is most fondly remembered by supporters for the hat trick he scored against Derry City
on 7 November in United Park. After impressing in his first season, Barrett's 2007 season with Drogheda began in a nightmare fashion. He suffered a serious cruciate knee ligament injury in Drogheda's opening Setanta Sports Cup match against Linfield
in February 2007 resulting in Barrett missing the entire season. Barrett returned to action in 2008 with Drogheda but a number of further injuries restricted the striker to limited appearances that season. Following Drogheda's financial meltdown at the end of 2008, Barrett departed the Drogs and agreed terms with First Division Shelbourne
in January 2009 but due to his work commitments, Barrett and Shels parted ways weeks later.
In April 2009, Barrett returned to action back at Drogheda United who were now managed by his former Longford Town
manager Alan Mathews
. After a swift return to Drogheda Shane decided to take a career break in the summer of 2009. Barrett returned to football in the League of Ireland Premier Division for the 2010 season where he has joined up with Liam Buckley
at 2009 FAI Cup
winners Sporting Fingal
. Barrett was limited to just 2 League substitute appearances and 2 Leinster Senior Cup starts during his spell at Sporting Fingal. His only goal for the club came against Bohemians
in the Leinster Senior Cup. Barrett parted ways with Sporting Fingal in July 2010 and he swiftly joined Cork City F.C. on 12 July 2010. He joined Monaghan United F.C. in advance of the 2011 season.
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
club Monaghan United. Barrett primarily plays as a striker and has experience playing on the wings.
Career
Barrett began his senior football career in England with Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
as a teenager after rising through the ranks at Dublin schoolboy outfit Home Farm
Home Farm F.C.
Home Farm Football Club is an Irish football club based in Whitehall, Dublin. Originally founded in 1928, the club joined the League of Ireland in 1972 after merging with Drumcondra. Following this merger they were briefly known as Home Farm Drumcondra...
. After his release from Wolves in 2001, Barrett returned to Ireland where he would have short spells with Dublin City
Dublin City F.C.
Dublin City Football Club was an Irish association football club that played in the League of Ireland. They were formed in 1999 after a split within Home Farm Everton and they originally played as Home Farm Fingal before changing their name for the 2001–02 season...
and Garda
Garda Síochána
, more commonly referred to as the Gardaí , is the police force of Ireland. The service is headed by the Commissioner who is appointed by the Irish Government. Its headquarters are located in the Phoenix Park in Dublin.- Terminology :...
before joining DCU's
Dublin City University
Dublin City University is a university situated between Glasnevin, Santry, Ballymun and Whitehall on the Northside of Dublin in Ireland...
REAP programme in the spring of 2002. Barrett returned to League of Ireland football with Longford Town
Longford Town F.C.
Longford Town F.C. is an Irish football club playing in the League of Ireland First Division. The club, founded in 1924 and elected to the league in 1984, hails from Longford, County Longford and play their home matches at Flancare Park...
in 2002. Barrett became an important figure for Longford Town in their two FAI Cup
FAI Cup
The Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup, known as the FAI Ford Cup for sponsorship reasons, is a knock-out association football competition contested annually by teams from the Republic of Ireland...
victories in 2003 and 2004 along with their League Cup victory in 2004. Barrett's impressive performances at Flancare Park earned him a move to Drogheda United in 2006. His first season is most fondly remembered by supporters for the hat trick he scored against Derry City
Derry City F.C.
Derry City Football Club is a professional football club based in Derry, Northern Ireland. It plays in the League of Ireland Premier Division...
on 7 November in United Park. After impressing in his first season, Barrett's 2007 season with Drogheda began in a nightmare fashion. He suffered a serious cruciate knee ligament injury in Drogheda's opening Setanta Sports Cup match against Linfield
Linfield F.C.
Linfield F.C. , is a semi-professional, Northern Irish football club, whose home ground is Windsor Park in Belfast, which is also the home of the Northern Ireland international team....
in February 2007 resulting in Barrett missing the entire season. Barrett returned to action in 2008 with Drogheda but a number of further injuries restricted the striker to limited appearances that season. Following Drogheda's financial meltdown at the end of 2008, Barrett departed the Drogs and agreed terms with First Division Shelbourne
Shelbourne F.C.
Shelbourne Football Club is an Irish professional football club based in the Drumcondra area of Dublin, currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division....
in January 2009 but due to his work commitments, Barrett and Shels parted ways weeks later.
In April 2009, Barrett returned to action back at Drogheda United who were now managed by his former Longford Town
Longford Town F.C.
Longford Town F.C. is an Irish football club playing in the League of Ireland First Division. The club, founded in 1924 and elected to the league in 1984, hails from Longford, County Longford and play their home matches at Flancare Park...
manager Alan Mathews
Alan Mathews
Alan Mathews is a former Irish footballer and the current manager of League of Ireland First Division side Shelbourne.-Player:As a player, Mathews played for St...
. After a swift return to Drogheda Shane decided to take a career break in the summer of 2009. Barrett returned to football in the League of Ireland Premier Division for the 2010 season where he has joined up with Liam Buckley
Liam Buckley
Liam Buckley , is an Irish former professional football player and manager.-Playing career:Liam began his League of Ireland career with Shelbourne F.C. and signed for Shamrock Rovers as a full time player in the 1979 close season...
at 2009 FAI Cup
2009 FAI Cup
The FAI Cup 2009 was the 86th season of the national football competition of the Republic of Ireland. It began on the weekend ending 26 April 2009 and ended on 22 November 2009 with the final taking place for the first time at Tallaght Stadium...
winners Sporting Fingal
Sporting Fingal F.C.
Sporting Fingal Football Club was a professional football club based in Fingal, County Dublin, Ireland. The club competed in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland from 2008 to 2011. Former Shamrock Rovers manager, Liam Buckley was the club's manager while former Arsenal player, John Devine...
. Barrett was limited to just 2 League substitute appearances and 2 Leinster Senior Cup starts during his spell at Sporting Fingal. His only goal for the club came against Bohemians
Bohemian F.C.
Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
in the Leinster Senior Cup. Barrett parted ways with Sporting Fingal in July 2010 and he swiftly joined Cork City F.C. on 12 July 2010. He joined Monaghan United F.C. in advance of the 2011 season.
Honours
- League of Ireland Premier Division: 1
- Drogheda United - 2007
- Setanta Sports CupSetanta Sports CupThe Setanta Sports Cup, commonly known as just the Setanta Cup, is a club football competition featuring teams from both football associations on the island of Ireland...
: 2- Drogheda United - 2006, 2007
- FAI CupFAI CupThe Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup, known as the FAI Ford Cup for sponsorship reasons, is a knock-out association football competition contested annually by teams from the Republic of Ireland...
: 2- Longford Town - 2003, 2004
- League of Ireland Cup: 1
- Longford Town - 2004