John Barr (shinty)
John Barr | |
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| Born | 1982 (age 41–42) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Occupation | Shinty Player |
| Known for | Shinty and Rugby |
John Barr (born 1982) is a Scottish international shinty player from Abriachan, Scotland. He presently plays for Glenurquhart Shinty Club.
History
Barr attended Charleston Academy in Inverness. He was instrumental in the rise of Robert Gordon University as a force in University Shinty. He has represented Scotland at all levels of shinty, most recently in 2009.[1][2]
He is one of few shinty players to have his own chant, in tribute to his physically dominant style of play.[3] The chant "John Barr ate my car"[1] is a favourite at games where he is playing.
Other sports
Barr is a rugby union player in the closed season and plays for Highland RFC in Inverness.[4]
He was the first shinty player to receive a Universities Hurling All Star honour in 2006 after playing for British Universities GAA.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Senior Shinty Hurling International - Scotland 1/8 (11) – (14) 1/11 Ireland". www.skyecamanachd.com.
- ^ "Keeping out of the D: Tough test for Glen in opener".
- ^ "Innes guides Fort William to win". 8 March 2010 – via news.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ [1] [dead link]
- ^ "4th Scottish University Shinty V British University Hurling / Camogie All Stars". 9 February 2007. Archived from the original on 26 February 2012.