Damien Martin (born 2 October 1946) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a goalkeeper for the Offaly senior hurling team.
Martin made his first appearance for the team during the 1964-65 National League and subsequently became a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement after the 1986 championship. During that time he won one All-Ireland medal, three Leinster medals and one All-Star award. Martin was an Offaly All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.
At club level Martin is a three-time Leinster medalist with St. Rynagh's. In addition to this he has also won a remarkable twelve county club championship medals.
Martin's son, Eunan, was also an All-Ireland medalist with Offaly.
Read more about Damien Martin: Honours
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