Damian Barton

Damian Barton (born 19 May 1962) is a former Gaelic footballer who played for the Derry county team in the 1980s and 1990s. He has served as manager of Derry senior football team. He was part of Derry's 1993 All-Ireland Championship winning side, also winning Ulster Senior Football Championships in 1987 and 1993. He usually played in the half-forward line. Barton played club football with Seán O'Leary's GAC Newbridge, where he won a Derry Senior Football Championship in 1989. He also writes for The Irish News.

Playing career Inter-county Barton captained Derry to Ulster Minor and Ulster Under-21 Football Championship successes. Both team went on to be runners-up in the All-Ireland Minor and All-Ireland Under-21 Championships.

Barton made his Senior Championship debut in 1981 against Down. He has also managed Tyrone side Donaghmore. In late 2005 he applied for the position of Derry manager, but the County Board opted for Paddy Crozier instead. He managed Down side Burren in 2008 and Robert Emmet's Slaughtneil in 2010. He was appointed Derry senior manager in September 2015, on a 2-year term.