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In January 2008, it was announced that Owens would undergo heart surgery, but he was expected to return to football within a few months.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Other-sports/2008/01/16/GAA-Owens-to-undergo-surgery-/ |title=GAA:Owens to undergo surgery |author=Oli Skehan |date=16 January 2008 |work= |accessdate=2008-03-26}}</ref> |
In January 2008, it was announced that Owens would undergo heart surgery, but he was expected to return to football within a few months.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Other-sports/2008/01/16/GAA-Owens-to-undergo-surgery-/ |title=GAA:Owens to undergo surgery |author=Oli Skehan |date=16 January 2008 |work= |accessdate=2008-03-26}}</ref> |
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On 21 June 2008, Fermanagh played [[Derry GAA|Derry]] at Healy Park in the [[Ulster Senior Football Championship]] semi-final; it was then that Barry Owens made his comeback. Within minutes of coming onto the pitch as a substitute, he scored a vital goal to give Fermanagh a place in the Ulster final.<ref>{{cite news |
On 21 June 2008, Fermanagh played [[Derry GAA|Derry]] at Healy Park in the [[Ulster Senior Football Championship]] semi-final; it was then that Barry Owens made his comeback. Within minutes of coming onto the pitch as a substitute, he scored a vital goal to give Fermanagh a place in the Ulster final.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/championship/2008/0621/fermanagh_derry.html |title=Fermanagh 1-11 Derry 1-09 |date=22 June 2008 |work=RTÉ Sport |accessdate=2008-06-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.independent.ie/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/owens-goal-puts-fermanagh-into-ulster-sfc-final-1418592.html|title=Owens goal puts Fermanagh into Ulster SFC Final |date= 22 June 2008 |work=Irish Independent |accessdate=2008-06-24}}</ref> |
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Barry Owens, in Irish, Barra Ó hEoghain, is an Irish Gaelic footballer with the Teemore Shamrocks club and the Fermanagh county team.
Playing career
Owens has been described as "among the best full-backs in Ireland".[1] He was an important part of Fermanagh's runs to the 2003 All-Ireland quarter-final and 2004 All-Ireland semi-final.[1] He is a double All-Star winner, having been honoured in 2004[2] and 2006.[3] Only two other Fermanagh footballers have received an All-Star award.[4]
In January 2008, it was announced that Owens would undergo heart surgery, but he was expected to return to football within a few months.[5]
On 21 June 2008, Fermanagh played Derry at Healy Park in the Ulster Senior Football Championship semi-final; it was then that Barry Owens made his comeback. Within minutes of coming onto the pitch as a substitute, he scored a vital goal to give Fermanagh a place in the Ulster final.[6][7]
References
- ^ a b Mark Gallagher (19 July 2004). "Fermanagh tear ragged, rudderless Cork to shreds". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 2008-03-26.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Tinney adds to Fermanagh success". BBC Sport Northern Ireland. 26 November 2004. Retrieved 2008-03-26.
- ^ "Champions Kerry top All Star list". RTÉ Sport. 22 November 2006. Retrieved 2008-03-26.
- ^ "Fermanagh duo delighted by awards". BBC Sport Northern Ireland. 26 November 2004. Retrieved 2008-03-26.
- ^ Oli Skehan (16 January 2008). "GAA:Owens to undergo surgery". Retrieved 2008-03-26.
- ^ "Fermanagh 1-11 Derry 1-09". RTÉ Sport. 22 June 2008. Archived from the original on 2009-09-01. Retrieved 2008-06-24.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Owens goal puts Fermanagh into Ulster SFC Final". Irish Independent. 22 June 2008. Retrieved 2008-06-24.
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