Mickey Murphy

Michael "Mickey" Murphy (born 28 October 1985) is a Gaelic footballer who plays for the Galbally Pearses club and at senior level for the Tyrone county team. He has one All-Ireland Senior Football Championship medal, won in 2005.

Mickey Murphy
Personal information
Irish name Mícheál Ó Murchú
Sport Gaelic Football
Position Midfielder
Born (1985-10-28) 28 October 1985
Dungannon, Tyrone
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Nickname Spud
Club(s)
Years Club
2003–
Galbally Pearses
Inter-county(ies)
Years County
2005–
Tyrone
Inter-county titles
Ulster titles 3
All-Irelands 1
NFL 0
All Stars 0

From Galbally in County Tyrone, Murphy had a successful run in schools and college football. He was part of the St Ciaran's High School team, Ballygawley, that won the Markey Cup in 2002. He also played for and captained the University of Ulster, Jordanstown team in the Sigerson Cup.

References

  • "Tyrone look to Murphy for Donegal clash – The Ulster Herald". Ulsterherald.com. 28 February 2013. Retrieved 16 March 2013.
  • "Mickey Murphy – Tyrone v Galway". teamtalkmag.com. 18 March 2012. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 16 March 2013.
  • "Mickey Murphy returns to Tyrone line-up for Donegal clash". BBC Sport. 28 February 2013. Retrieved 16 March 2013.


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