Profiles
Senior Management / Selectors
Darren McCANN
Born: Tyrone
Occupation:
Home Club: Errigal Ciaran
Home County: Tyrone
Liam FITZGERALD
Home County: Wicklow
Liam has played for St.Barnabas and Warwickshire for a number of years and along with Mark McMullan managed the club through the successful 2009 season. He has taken a back seat role in 2010 and assists Darren with match preparation.
GOALKEEPER
Liam LEAVESLEY
Born: Nottingham
Occupation: Plumber & Heating
Position: Goalkeeper
Height: 5ft 11in
Weight: 13st
Home County: Warwickshire
Darren McCANN
Born: Tyrone
Occupation:
Home Club: Errigal Ciaran
Home County: Tyrone
Liam FITZGERALD
Home County: Wicklow
Liam has played for St.Barnabas and Warwickshire for a number of years and along with Mark McMullan managed the club through the successful 2009 season. He has taken a back seat role in 2010 and assists Darren with match preparation.
GOALKEEPER
Liam LEAVESLEY
Born: Nottingham
Occupation: Plumber & Heating
Position: Goalkeeper
Height: 5ft 11in
Weight: 13st
Home County: Warwickshire
Honours: Warwickshire Intermediate League 2009, John Scanlon Cup 2009
Liam joined the club in 2005 and quickly established himself as the Barnabas number one. A reassuring presence in the goal, Liam has superb agility and regularly finds a Barnabas colleague with his lengthy and accurate kick outs.
BACKLINE
Mark MULHERN
Born: 15th September 1976, Nottingham
Occupation: Groundworker
Position: Full Back
Height: 5ft 10in
Weight: 15st
Home County: Warwickshire
Shane MAcNAMARA
Born: 8th March 1984, Limerick
Occupation: Engineer
Position: Half Back
Height: 6ft 1in
Weight: 13st8lbs
Home County: Clare
Home Club: Meelick
Liam joined the club in 2005 and quickly established himself as the Barnabas number one. A reassuring presence in the goal, Liam has superb agility and regularly finds a Barnabas colleague with his lengthy and accurate kick outs.
BACKLINE
Mark MULHERN
Born: 15th September 1976, Nottingham
Occupation: Groundworker
Position: Full Back
Height: 5ft 10in
Weight: 15st
Home County: Warwickshire
Honours: Warwickshire Intermediate League 2009, John Scanlon Cup 2009
Mark is the longest-serving player in the current squad. He is a tower of strength in the back line, has a very safe pair of hands and his distribution from full back can always be relied on. Mark is captain for the 2010 season.
Mark is the longest-serving player in the current squad. He is a tower of strength in the back line, has a very safe pair of hands and his distribution from full back can always be relied on. Mark is captain for the 2010 season.
Daniel MORGAN
Born: Roscommon
Occupation: Construction Worker
Position: Corner Back
Height: 5ft 11
Weight: 17st
Home County: Ballaghadreen
Occupation: Construction Worker
Position: Corner Back
Height: 5ft 11
Weight: 17st
Home County: Ballaghadreen
Honours:
Since signing for the club in 2009 Daniel has proved himself to be an extremely important player for the club. Although he can regularly be seen leaving the Nags Head on evenings off training he remains a consistent and reliable back.
Shane MAcNAMARA
Born: 8th March 1984, Limerick
Occupation: Engineer
Position: Half Back
Height: 6ft 1in
Weight: 13st8lbs
Home County: Clare
Home Club: Meelick
Honours: Warwickshire Intermediate League 2009, John Scanlon Cup 2009
Clare native Shane is in his third season with Barnabas. A versatlie player, Shane can play anywhere across the half back or full back line. Shane has excelled at corner back in the 2009 league campaign thus far, Shane is also a keen hurler and rugby player and is one of the fittest players on the panel.
Ed O'REGAN
Born: 5th April 1980, Waterford
Occupation: Business Analyst
Position: Half Back
Height: 5ft 8in
Weight: 12st
Home County: Kerry
Home Club: Na Gaeil
Honours: London Junior Championship 2005, London Junior League 2005, St.Barnabas Player of the Year 2008, Warwickshire Intermediate League 2009, John Scanlon Cup 2009
Ed joined Barnabas in 2007 and settled in to the team at half forward. In 2008 following the return of some players to Ireland, Ed was redployed at centre half back back where his anticipation, vision and passing are used to best effect to link up the backs and forwards. Ed has struggled with injury in 2009 but is starting to return to form. Ed was club captain for the 2010 season. He is vice-captain for 2010.
Richard BUDA
Born:4th November 1987, Nottingham.
Occupation:Ground Worker
Position: Corner Back
Height:5ft 8in
Weight:11st
Home County: Warwickshire
Clare native Shane is in his third season with Barnabas. A versatlie player, Shane can play anywhere across the half back or full back line. Shane has excelled at corner back in the 2009 league campaign thus far, Shane is also a keen hurler and rugby player and is one of the fittest players on the panel.
Ed O'REGAN
Born: 5th April 1980, Waterford
Occupation: Business Analyst
Position: Half Back
Height: 5ft 8in
Weight: 12st
Home County: Kerry
Home Club: Na Gaeil
Honours: London Junior Championship 2005, London Junior League 2005, St.Barnabas Player of the Year 2008, Warwickshire Intermediate League 2009, John Scanlon Cup 2009
Ed joined Barnabas in 2007 and settled in to the team at half forward. In 2008 following the return of some players to Ireland, Ed was redployed at centre half back back where his anticipation, vision and passing are used to best effect to link up the backs and forwards. Ed has struggled with injury in 2009 but is starting to return to form. Ed was club captain for the 2010 season. He is vice-captain for 2010.
Richard BUDA
Born:4th November 1987, Nottingham.
Occupation:Ground Worker
Position: Corner Back
Height:5ft 8in
Weight:11st
Home County: Warwickshire
Honours: Warwickshire Intermediate League 2009, John Scanlon Cup 2009
Richard Buda has been with Barnabas for a number of years and has progressed through to the senior team with the likes of Tom Marray and Jack Duffy. Never misses either a training session or game and is dedication is second to none.
Shane FITZGERALD
Born:20th April 1978, Nottingham.
Occupation: Textile Consultant
Position: Corner / Full Back
Height:5ft 11in
Weight:15st 6lbs
Home County: Warwickshire
Shane FITZGERALD
Born:20th April 1978, Nottingham.
Occupation: Textile Consultant
Position: Corner / Full Back
Height:5ft 11in
Weight:15st 6lbs
Home County: Warwickshire
Honours: Warwickshire Intermediate League 2009
Although Shane rarely features in the Barnabas side these days owing to knee damage, he still remains an important part of the club. All team wear is produced by Shane and he also helps to get the ground ready for home games. A true club man whose efforts are appreciated by all at St. Barnabas
Sean DONOGHUE
Born:
Occupation:
Position: Corner Back
Height:6ft 6in
Weight:14st
Home County: Roscommon
Home Club:
Sean DONOGHUE
Born:
Occupation:
Position: Corner Back
Height:6ft 6in
Weight:14st
Home County: Roscommon
Home Club:
Honours: Warwickshire Intermediate League 2009, John Scanlon Cup 2009
Sean has been with the club for a couple of years and is a good squad member. Although Sean has often failed to regularly hold down a starting berth St. Barnabas would not be a successful side without useful players such as Sean to introduce. Also a keen rugby player.
Tom MARRAY
Born: 29th January 1991, Liverpool
Occupation: Student
Position: Half Back
Height:5ft 9in
Weight:11st 6lb
Home County: Warwickshire
Michael CATTERMOLE
Born: 12/10/86
Occupation: Student
Position: Half Back
Height: 5ft 11
Weight: 13st
Home County: Tyrone
Midfield
Alan ARMSTRONG
Born: 9/10/86
Occupation: Maths Student
Position: Midfield
Height: 6ft
Weight: 13st
Home County: Warwickshire
Honours: Under 21 Provincial All-Britain 2006, Senior Provincial All Britain 2006, Player of the Year 2007, Warwickshire Intermediate League 2009, John Scanlon Cup 2009
Forwards
James O'HARA
Born: 6/12/86
Occupation: Law Student
Position: Right Half Forward
Height: 6ft 3
Weight: 13st 2
Home County: Warwickshire
Honours: Under 21 Provincial All-Britain 2006, Senior Provincial All Britain 2006, Warwickshire Intermediate League 2009, John Scanlon Cup 2009
Francis TREANOR
Born: 2nd August 1984, Omagh
Occupation: Education Training Consultant
Position: Corner Forward
Height: 5ft 10in
Weight: 11st 7lbs
Home County: Tyrone
Home Club: Tattyreagh St.Pats
Andrew WALSH
Born: 8/4/88
Occupation: Student
Position: Half Forward
Height: 5ft 11in
Weight: 13st
Home County: Warwickshire
Home Club: Sean MacDermotts
Liam GREANEY
Born: 30th April 1986, Nottingham
Occupation: Engineer
Position: Corner / Half Forward
Height: 6ft
Weight: 10st 8lbs
Home County: Warwickshire
Honours: Clubman of the Year 2007, Warwickshire Intermediate League 2009
Damien MELVIN
Born: 6/12/86
Occupation: Physiotherapist
Position: Centre-Half Forward
Height: 6ft 2
Weight: 13st 4lb
Home County: Mayo
Arron MCHUGH
Born:
Occupation: Engineer
Position: Half Forward
Height:
Weight:
Home County: Sligo
Home Club: St.Molaise Gaels
Martin TOWEY
Born:
Occupation: Construction Worker
Position: Corner Forward
Height:
Weight:
Home County: Warwickshire
Tom MARRAY
Born: 29th January 1991, Liverpool
Occupation: Student
Position: Half Back
Height:5ft 9in
Weight:11st 6lb
Home County: Warwickshire
Honours: Young Player of the Year 2008, Warwickshire Intermediate League 2009
Tom came up through the underage structure and is now a key part of the senior team. Although like Daniel Morgan he can often be found enjoying pints in the Nags Head with his father, he regularly finds the time to attend training. Tom was young player of the year in 2008.
Jarlath DALY
Born: 31/3/81
Position: Centre Half Back
Height:5ft 11in
Weight:12st 6lb
Home Club: Augher
Home County: Tyrone
Honours: Warwickshire Intermediate League 2009, John Scanlon Cup 2009
Jarlath has been a pillar of strength since signing for St. Barnabas in 2009. He can always be relied on to put in a huge shift and is at his best when the going gets tough. A very good fielder of the ball Jarlath has encountered underage success with his native Tyrone.
Michael CATTERMOLE
Born: 12/10/86
Occupation: Student
Position: Half Back
Height: 5ft 11
Weight: 13st
Home County: Tyrone
Honours: Warwickshire Intermediate League 2009, John Scanlon Cup 2009
'The Catt' as Michael Cattermole is affectionately known is one of the wild boys of the St. Barnabas squad. He is constantly harassing lads and badgering them to go 'on the beer'. Then when you agree, he bails. Despite this, he is a likeable chap and a dedicated player and is extremely close to a regularly starting position in the side.
Midfield
Alan ARMSTRONG
Born: 9/10/86
Occupation: Maths Student
Position: Midfield
Height: 6ft
Weight: 13st
Home County: Warwickshire
Honours: Under 21 Provincial All-Britain 2006, Senior Provincial All Britain 2006, Player of the Year 2007, Warwickshire Intermediate League 2009, John Scanlon Cup 2009
Alan came through to the senior side along with James O'Hara at aged 16. Since then he has gone on to be one of the most consistent and dedicated players St. Barnabas have had in recent times. Alan was player of the year in 2007 and club captain in 2008. He has missed the entire 2010 season as he is away travelling in Skegness.
Sean FRIEL
Born:
Occupation: Construction Worker
Position: Midfield
Height: 6ft 1
Weight: 14st
Home County: Warwickshire
Sean FRIEL
Born:
Occupation: Construction Worker
Position: Midfield
Height: 6ft 1
Weight: 14st
Home County: Warwickshire
Honours: Warwickshire Intermediate League 2009, John Scanlon Cup 2009
Sean returned to the club in 2009 and made a huge impression. Rarely misses training and never misses games, seas was runner up for player of the year in 2009, losing to Mark Mulhern by a single vote. This has not deterred him, he put the dummy back in and has had an even better season in 2010. A great clubman.
Barry GAFFNEY
Born:
Occupation: Architect
Position: Midfield
Height: 6ft
Weight: 13st
Home County: Armagh
Occupation: Architect
Position: Midfield
Height: 6ft
Weight: 13st
Home County: Armagh
Home Club: Middletown
Honours:
Barry Gaffney 'Hi' signed for St. Barnabas in 2010. Despite having no shoulder joints Barry has proved himself to be an important part of the set up at the club. Very comfortable on the ball and with a good range of passing, Barry is an asset to the club.
Forwards
James O'HARA
Born: 6/12/86
Occupation: Law Student
Position: Right Half Forward
Height: 6ft 3
Weight: 13st 2
Home County: Warwickshire
Honours: Under 21 Provincial All-Britain 2006, Senior Provincial All Britain 2006, Warwickshire Intermediate League 2009, John Scanlon Cup 2009
James came through to the senior side along with Alan Armstrong in 2004. In the last 6 years he has only missed 4 games. This dedication has ensured that he will go down in Barnabas Folk law. A pioneer, James is very interested in charitable work and can regularly be seen sporting a Loretta cross or preaching to the lads about the dangers of drink.
Francis TREANOR
Born: 2nd August 1984, Omagh
Occupation: Education Training Consultant
Position: Corner Forward
Height: 5ft 10in
Weight: 11st 7lbs
Home County: Tyrone
Home Club: Tattyreagh St.Pats
Honours: Warwickshire Intermediate League 2009
Francis signed for the club in 2009 and like many of the recent recruits has caused a huge improvement to the standard of the panel. One of the most unassuming and quiet players on the panel, he goes about his business very professionally and is a huge part of the 2010 squad.
Andrew WALSH
Born: 8/4/88
Occupation: Student
Position: Half Forward
Height: 5ft 11in
Weight: 13st
Home County: Warwickshire
Home Club: Sean MacDermotts
Honours: Warwickshire Intermediate League 2009, John Scanlon Cup 2009
Andy saw the light in 2008 and left his home club to travel to Nottingham to play for St. Barnabas. Unfortunately, clerical errors meant he was unable to play for the club until 2009 but since then he has been an excellent asset. Andy, who already has a Senior Championship Medal with Sean MacDermotts will be looking to do the same with St. Barnabas in 2010.
Liam GREANEY
Born: 30th April 1986, Nottingham
Occupation: Engineer
Position: Corner / Half Forward
Height: 6ft
Weight: 10st 8lbs
Home County: Warwickshire
Honours: Clubman of the Year 2007, Warwickshire Intermediate League 2009
Where can we start with Liam Greaney. Liam has done every role for St. Barnabas and is a true club man. In his youth he could have played for the Mayo Minors but the sessions took a hold of him. Nevertheless he has stuck with the 'club' through thick and thin. The club is the term which Liam affectionately gives for the place of his birth, christening, communion, and confirmation; the Greyfriars.
Jimmy BRADLEY
Born: 31st July 1981, Derry
Occupation: Electrical Engineer
Position: Full Forward
Height: 6ft
Weight: 12st 7lbs
Home County: Derry
Home Club: Glenullin
Honours: Warwickshire Intermediate League 2009
Jimmy BRADLEY
Born: 31st July 1981, Derry
Occupation: Electrical Engineer
Position: Full Forward
Height: 6ft
Weight: 12st 7lbs
Home County: Derry
Home Club: Glenullin
Honours: Warwickshire Intermediate League 2009
First seen in the Pride of Erin singing Protestant Men, James has gone on to become a very important part of the current side. Playing anywhere in the forward line he can always be counted upon to come up with at least two points and three 'Bradley Rolls'. James was awarded the 'Star Man' award by the Irish Post after his four-point haul against John Mitchels in the Championship Semi-Final of 2010. However, James particularly struggles with short hand-passing drills at training, this despite the encouragement of team mates.
Damien MELVIN
Born: 6/12/86
Occupation: Physiotherapist
Position: Centre-Half Forward
Height: 6ft 2
Weight: 13st 4lb
Home County: Mayo
Honours: Warwickshire Intermediate League 2009
'Damo' signed for the club at the outset of the 2009 season. A forward, Damien has been one of a number of important players through the club. He seems to get better with every game and has been immense throughout the 2010 season.
Chris O'HARA
Born: 8/7/73 (Nottingham)
Occupation: Construction Worker
Position: Corner / Full Forward
Height: 5ft 11
Weight: 8st Wet Through
Home County: Mayo
Home Club: Kilmovee Shamrocks
Honours: Clubman of the Year 2008, 2009, John Scanlon Memorial Cup Manager 2009, Mulligan Cup Winner 2009, Intermediate League 2009
Roll: Club Chairman, Underage Structure Manager
Chris O'HARA
Born: 8/7/73 (Nottingham)
Occupation: Construction Worker
Position: Corner / Full Forward
Height: 5ft 11
Weight: 8st Wet Through
Home County: Mayo
Home Club: Kilmovee Shamrocks
Honours: Clubman of the Year 2008, 2009, John Scanlon Memorial Cup Manager 2009, Mulligan Cup Winner 2009, Intermediate League 2009
Roll: Club Chairman, Underage Structure Manager
Chris joined Barnabas in 1994 and has been a great ambassador for the club ever since, he took a break from playing for several years due to a serious shoulder injury but returned to the fold about 5 years ago. Chris has held the position of club chairman for the last 3 years and has also instigated the revival of the under age structure at St Barnabas, working closely with the Warwickshire games development officers.
You might often find Chris enjoying a few pina coladas on a Friday evening in the South Bar on Trent Bridge or down at the Forest ground following the mighty reds on to victory.
Arron MCHUGH
Born:
Occupation: Engineer
Position: Half Forward
Height:
Weight:
Home County: Sligo
Home Club: St.Molaise Gaels
Honours: Warwickshire Intermediate League 2009, John Scanlon Cup 2009
Former Sligo player Arron is one of the most experienced players on the final. A lad who seems to prefer binge eating as opposed to the more acceptable binge drinking he has become a vital part of the side with his coolness under pressure a key part of his game. Also one of the fastest players in the side.
Michael FRENCH
Born:
Occuptation: Trainee Solicitor
Position: Half Forward
Height:
Weight:
Home County: Kildare
Home Club: Leixlip
Honours: Warwickshire Intermediate League 2009, John Scanlon Cup 2009
Since signing for the club in 2009 and immediately taking Liam Greaneys Number 13 jersey, 'Frenchie' has been an unstoppable force. A quiet an unassuming lad who takes life very seriously, he can often be seen along with James O'Hara sporting a Loretta cross on his suit. Frenchie was 2/1 with club bookie Liam Greaney to finish top point scorer in 2010 and with a number of lads waded in waist deep, there are worries Greaney may be seeking a Government bail out.
Martin TOWEY
Born:
Occupation: Construction Worker
Position: Corner Forward
Height:
Weight:
Home County: Warwickshire
Honours: 2009: Warwickshire Intermediate League, John Scanlon Cup
Martin Towey has been around the club for years and is almost part of the furniture. Another who very rarely misses training and can always be relied on to give 100% it is because of players like Martin that St. Barnabas are so successful.
Anthony SHERIDAN
Born: Longford
Occupation: Physiotherapist
Position: Half Forward
Height: 5ft 10in
Weight: 12st
Home County: Longford
Occupation: Physiotherapist
Position: Half Forward
Height: 5ft 10in
Weight: 12st
Home County: Longford
Honours:
Honours: Warwickshire Intermediate League 2009, John Scanlon Cup 2009
'Shero' has been with the club for a couple of years and is one of the most intelligent forwards on the panel. His movement and ability to pick out a pass are second to none. A very important part of the squad and a lad who also enjoy's a few beverages.
Sean O'CONNOR
Born: Kerry
Occupation: Construction Worker
Position: Half Forward
Height: 5ft 10
Weight: 12st
Home County: Kerry
Occupation: Construction Worker
Position: Half Forward
Height: 5ft 10
Weight: 12st
Home County: Kerry
Home Club: Laune Rangers
Honours:
Sean 'T' O'Connor signed for the club in 2010 but as of yet nobody apart from Sean actually knows if he is any good or not! Sean has struggled with a number of injuries but in his defence he has been a committed trainer and there are plenty who are very confident that a fully fit Sean could be a huge asset to the panel.
Jack DUFFY
Born: Dublin
Occupation:
Position: Forward
Height: 4ft 6
Weight: 7st
Home County: Warwickshire
Occupation:
Position: Forward
Height: 4ft 6
Weight: 7st
Home County: Warwickshire
Honours:
The youngest player on the panel, Jack has a wealth of untapped potential and it may be some years before we see him to the best of his ability. Despite this, he is already a very useful player and is regularly named in the starting 15. An exciting talent.
Sean HOPKINS
Born:
Occupation: Fitness
Position: Midfield
Height: 5ft 4
Weight: 10st
Home County: Warwickshire
Occupation: Fitness
Position: Midfield
Height: 5ft 4
Weight: 10st
Home County: Warwickshire
Honours:
Sean is one of a number of lads who travel in from Derby to play for the club. A dedicated trainer and an extremely fit lad, lads like Sean are the reason our club is so successful.
