Career
Born in Mullinahone, County, Brett first excelled at Gaelic football in his youth. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of sixteen when he first linked up with the minor team before later joining the under-21 and junior sides. Brett joined the senior panel during the 1989 championship.
At club level Brett played with Mullinahone.
He retired from inter-county football following the conclusion of the 1996 championship.