Justin Campbell (hurler)
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{{Infobox Gaelic Athletic Association player
| code= Hurling
| sport = Hurling
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| name = Justin Campbell
| irish = Saerbhreathach Mac Cathmhaoil
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| occupation = Addiction counsellor
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| county = Galway
| province = Connacht
| club = Kiltormer
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| clcounty = 2
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| clallireland = 1
| counties = Galway
| icposition = Centre-forward
| icyears = 1992-1999
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| icupdate = 22:55, 21 January 2014
| birth_date = {{birth year and age|1970}}
| birth_place = Kiltormer, County Galway, Ireland
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Justin Campbell (born 1970) is an Irish former hurler who played as a centre-forward at senior level for the Galway county team.{{cite web|url=http://www.hurlingstats.ie/person/id/6195 |title=Justin Campbell |publisher=Hurling Stats website |accessdate=21 January 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140219042745/http://www.hurlingstats.ie/person/id/6195 |archivedate=19 February 2014 }}
Career
Born in Kiltormer, County Galway, Campbell first arrived on the inter-county scene when he first linked up with the Galway minor team, before later joining the under-21 side. He joined the senior panel for the 1992 championship. Campbell went on to play a key role for Galway for the rest of the decade, however, he won few trophies. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.{{citation needed|date=June 2020}}
At club level Campbell is a one-time All-Ireland medallist with Kiltormer. In addition to this he also won two Connacht medals and two championship medals.{{citation needed|date=June 2020}}
In retirement from playing Campbell has become involved in team management and coaching. He was appointed manager of the Roscommon senior hurling team in 2013.{{cite web|url=http://hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=205906|title=Rossies turn to Campbell|publisher=Hogan Stand website|date=5 December 2013|accessdate=21 January 2014|first=|last=}}
In 2015 he led Roscommon to a second Nicky Rackard Cup title. He was later appointed manager of the Connachat hurling team.{{citation needed|date=June 2020}}
Honours
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;Kiltormer
- All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship (1): 1992
- Connacht Senior Club Hurling Championship (2): 1990, 1991
- Galway Senior Club Hurling Championship (2): 1990, 1991
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;Roscommon
- Nicky Rackard Cup (1): 2015
References
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{{Kiltormer Hurling Team 1992}}
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Category:Galway inter-county hurlers
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