Gary Brennan

Gary Brennan is an Irish Gaelic football player who played at inter-county level for Clare and at club level for Clondegad. He also plays club hurling for Ballyea.[1]

Gary Brennan
Personal information
Irish name Gearóid Ó Braonáin
Sport Gaelic football
Position Midfield
Occupation Secondary school teacher
Club(s)
Years Club
 Clondegad (Football)
Ballyea (Hurling)
Club titles
Clare titles 2
Munster titles 1
Inter-county(ies)
Years County
2007-2020
 Clare

Playing career

Inter-county

On 31 July 2016, Brennan started in midfield as Clare were defeated by Kerry in the 2016 All-Ireland Quarter-finals at Croke Park.[2][3] His performances throughout 2016 earned him an All-Star award nomination.[4][5][6]

In January 2021, Brennan announced his retirement from inter-county football.[7]

International

Brennan was included in the squad for the 2015 and 2017 International Rules Series.[8] He scored 1-0-1 in the second test of the 2017 Series, including a first half goal.[9][10]

Other work

Brennan teaches P.E.E. and Irish at St. Flannan's College in Ennis. He studied P.E.E. at the University of Limerick. Through his love of the Irish language he has accepted invitations to appear on TG4 Beo and Seó Spóirt.[1]

Honours
Ballyea

References
  1. Shannon, Kieran (29 May 2016). "Gary Brennan Interview: Still earning rave reviews off Broadway". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  2. "Kerry pose us more questions than delivering answers". Irish Examiner. 1 August 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  3. "Brennan's delight with unexpected Ballyea success". RTE Sport. 21 November 2016. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
  4. "He's Clare captain and a Munster interpro star but today is Gary Brennan's Croke Park debut". The 42. 26 April 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  5. "Comment: All Star in waiting Gary Brennan isn't just Clare's hero - he's an inspiration to every footballer in Ireland". Irish Independent. 23 July 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  6. "Gary Brennan the catalyst as Clare break on through". Irish Examiner. 25 July 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  7. "Clare's Gary Brennan announces inter-county retirement". RTE Sport. 29 January 2020. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  8. "Gary Brennan named in International Rules squad". Clare Herald. 11 November 2015. Retrieved 11 November 2015.
  9. "Mistakes in final quarter cost Ireland dearly in International Rules second test". Irish Examiner. 18 November 2017. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
  10. Cox, James (18 November 2017). "Hugely positive reaction to International Rules series". Buzz.ie. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
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