Career
Born in Castleconnell, County, Herbert first excelled at hurling whilst at school in. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the minor team He made his senior debut during the 1939 Oireachtas Cup.
He was an All-Ireland runner-up on two occasions.
Herbert"s retirement came following the conclusion of the 1954 championship. Whilst still a player, Herbert became involved in team management and coaching.
He trained and coached the minor hurling team to Leinster success in 1952. Herbert was elected to Seanad Éireann in 1977 by the Labour Panel.
He lost his seat at the 1981 election but was re-elected to the 16th Seanad at the 1982 election.
He lost his seat again at the 1983 election. Player Coach.