Damien Martin Gaelic games player
Damien Martin (born 2 October 1946) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a goalkeeper for the Offaly senior hurling team. Born in Banagher, County Offaly, Martin first excelled at hurling in his youth. He arrived on the inter-county scene when he first linked up with the Offaly minor team, before later joining the under-21 side. Martin made his senior debut during the 1964-65 National League and later became a regular member of the team. During a career that spanned three decades he won one All-Ireland medal and three Leinster medals. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.As a member of the Leinster inter-provincial team at various times, Martin won three Railway Cup medals. At club level he is a three-time Leinster medallist with St. Rynagh's. In addition to this he also won thirteen championship medals.Throughout his career Martin made 37 championship appearances for Offaly. His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1986 championship.Martin was the very first recipient of an All-Star at the inaugural awards in 1971.His son, Eunan, was also an All-Ireland medalist with Offaly.