Career
Born in Togher,, Harrington first excelled at football in his youth. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the minor team, before later joining the under-21 side. He made his senior debut during the 1964 championship.
At club level Harrington played with Saint Finbarr"son
Throughout his inter-county career, Harrington made just two championship appearances foreign His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1966 championship.