[1] A right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pace bowler, he was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, but raised in Dublin, where he attended The High School.
The following month, he played twice against Yorkshire and against Wales and Leicestershire[3] in his List A debut.
[4] Garth continued in the Ireland team throughout 1987, 1988 and 1989, playing against Pakistan, Gloucestershire, Northamptonshire, Sussex, Scotland, the MCC, Worcestershire and Derbyshire, amongst others.
Playing against Northamptonshire in a NatWest Trophy match in June 1987,[5] he took 3/28, his best bowling figures for Ireland and in List A cricket.
[2] He married Anne-Marie McDonald, who played for the Irish women's team in the late 1980s, including at ODI level.