Damian Barton

Damian Barton (born 19 May 1962) is a former Gaelic footballer and manager who played, usually in the half forward line, for the Derry county team in the 1980s and 1990s. He captained Derry to Ulster Minor and Ulster Under-21 titles, both teams going on to finish as All-Ireland runners-up, made his senior championship debut against Down in 1981, and won Ulster Senior Football Championships in 1987 and 1993 before being part of Derry's 1993 All-Ireland Championship winning side. At club level he played for Seán O'Leary's of Newbridge and won the Derry Senior Football Championship in 1989. After retiring he managed a number of sides, including Ballinderry in the late 1990s, An Lúb in 2007, Donaghmore in Tyrone, Burren in Down and Slaughtneil, and in September 2015 he was appointed Derry senior manager on a two year term. He also writes for The Irish News.