Charles David Barry

Charles David Barry (30 November 1859 – 7 February 1928) was an Irish sportsman who played both cricket and tennis, and later became a barrister, who was active during the later half of the 19th century.

[5] In the spring of 1879 he played at the very first Irish Lawn Tennis Championships where he reached the final before losing to Vere St. Leger Goold.

[3] In the summer of 1879 he took part in the Wimbledon Championships where he reached the quarter finals stage, before losing to Cecil Francis Parr.

[3] Incomplete Roll Charles Barry was a good all round cricketer, who played four years in the Dublin University XI from 1879, and was captain of that team for a while.

Following his sports career he became at barrister, and had his own practice in Dublin, in addition he served on a number of public bodies in his legal capacity.