Denis Moran (Gaelic footballer)
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Denis 'Ogie' Moran is a retired Irish
Gaelic football
manager
and former player. He played football with his local club Beale
, his divisional side Shannon Rangers and was a member of the Kerry
senior inter-county team from 1975 until 1987.
, County Kerry
in 1956. Born into a family that had a keen interest in Gaelic games
, Moran's father instilled a love of the games in his son by bringing him to matches every weekend. In 1962 he was only six years-old when he travelled to Croke Park
as the mascot to the Kerry team that captured the All-Ireland title.
Moran was educated at the local national school and later boarded at the famous Franciscan College
in Gormanston
, County Meath
. Here his football skills came to the fore and he became a key member of the college senior team that captured three Leinster colleges' titles in-a-row between 1972 and 1974. In 1973 Moran's side reached the final of the All-Ireland series. St. Michael's College
from Enniskillen
provided the opposition on that occasion and a close game developed. At the end of the hours the Franciscan's had won the day by 1-8 to 1-6 and Moran picked up a coveted All-Ireland colleges'
winners' medal.
Moran is now based in Tralee and currently works as a regional officer with Shannon Development
. His son, David
, followed in 'Ogie's' footsteps and, after playing with the Kerry minor team in 2006, he subsequently joined the senior team.
with a host of different clubs throughout the 1970s and 1980s. As a footballer he enjoyed much success with his local club Beale
and as a member of the Shannon Rangers divisional side. Moran was also regarded as a hurler of note, lining out with the famous Ballyduff
side in the northern part of the county.
As a key member of the Beale senior football team, Moran helped his team to seven North Kerry
divisional titles between 1977 and 1989. This included Beale's very first divisional title in 1977, the first of a famous three-in-a-row.
As a hurler, Moran captured numerous North Kerry
divisional titles. He also claimed the ultimate honour by winning a county senior championship winners' medal.
It was with divisional side Shannon Rangers, however, that Moran enjoyed the ultimate success in terms of club football in Kerry. In 1972 he was only sixteen years-old when he was picked for the team. Rangers reached the final of the county senior championship that year, with Mid Kerry providing the opposition. A victory on that occasion gave Moran a coveted county winners' medal.
Five years later Moran lined out in his second county final, this time with nearby rivals Feale Rangers
providing the opposition. Another victory followed on that occasion, giving the Beale club man a second and final county winners' medal.
minor football team. It was an unhappy time for 'the Kingdom' as archrivals Cork dominated the provincial minor championship for the early part of the decade.
Moran's performances at minor level made him an automatic inclusion on the Kerry under-21 team in 1975. He captured a Munster
title in that grade that same year following a nine-point trouncing of Waterford
in the provincial decider. Moran's side later qualified for the All-Ireland final with Dublin
providing the opposition. It would be the first of many battles between the two sides over the course of the next decade. A 1-15 to 0-10 score line gave Kerry the victory and gave Moran a coveted All-Ireland
under-21 winners' medal.
In 1976 Moran made it two Munster under-21 titles in-a-row as Kerry easily retained their provincial crown at the expense of Cork. He later lined out in a second consecutive All-Ireland final. Kildare
provided the opposition on that occasion, however, they were no match for Kerry who won by 0-14 to 1-3. Nelligan collected a second All-Ireland winners' medal following a 0-14 to 1-3 victory.
Moran captured a third provincial under-21 title in 1977 following a two-goal defeat of Cork. Kerry later qualified for a third consecutive All-Ireland final with Down
providing the opposition. A 1-11 to 1-5 score line gave Kerry the victory and gave Moran a third All-Ireland under-21 winners' medal in-a-row.
and All-Ireland
medals at senior level, under the new management of the legendary Mick O'Dwyer
. In 1976 he won his second Munster title, however, Dublin
gained revenge for the previous year by defeating Kerry in the All-Ireland final. 1977 was another frustrating year as Kerry won another Munster title but lost out to Dublin yet again, this time in a thrilling All-Ireland semi-final.
In 1978 Moran was captain of his native county and Kerry were primed for success. They easily won another Munster title and breezed into the All-Ireland final to face Dublin
The game itself is remembered for Mikey Sheehy
’s cheeky goal which he scored by lobbing the ball over the head of Paddy Cullen
. The final score was 5-11 to 0-9 and Moran had secured a second All-Ireland medal. In 1979 Kerry once again faced up to Dublin in the All-Ireland final. Like the previous year the men from “the Kingdom” had another emphatic victory over “the Dubs”, and Moran claimed his third All-Ireland medal.
Victories for Kerry over Roscommon
and Offaly
in the respective All-Ireland finals of 1980 and 1981 brought Moran’s All-Ireland medal tally up to five. In 1982 he collected his eighth consecutive Munster Championship medal and the scene was set for Kerry to become the first team in the history of the game to win five All-Ireland football titles in-a-row. Once again, Moran’s side faced Offaly in the All-Ireland final. Kerry had the upper hand for much of the game and were leading by two points with two minutes left to be played. The game, however, was not over as Offaly substitute Séamus Darby
, who had entered the game almost unnoticed, produced possibly the greatest match-winner of all-time when he scored a late goal. Kerry failed to score again to level the match and Offaly went on to win their third All-Ireland title ever.
In 1983 Kerry were denied a record-breaking ninth Munster title in-a-row by Cork. Moran’s side were down but not out, as they reclaimed the provincial title the following year, before securing back-to-back All-Ireland victories over their old rivals Dublin in 1984 and 1985. In 1986 he collected his third All-Ireland title in-a-row with an 8 point victory over Tyrone
. It was his eighth All-Ireland medal overall. Moran also enjoyed playing Railway Cup football with Munster
, winning inter-provincial titles in 1976, 1977, 1978, 1981 and 1982. His honours also include three National Football League
s in 1977, 1982 and 1984 and one All-Star Awards
. Moran also played hurling
for a short period with his native county. In 1974 he won a 'Special All-Ireland' hurling medal for weaker counties when Kerry defeated Westmeath
in the final.
Moran was appointed manager
of Kerry’s senior team for the 1993 championship. His tenure as manager was not a successful one as Billy Morgan
’s Cork team were the kingpins of Munster at the time. Moran was replaced as manager by Paidi O Se
at the end of 1995.
Kerins O'Rahilly's
In 2009 Moran took over from Jack O'Connor
as Kerins O'Rahilly's
manager
, Páidí Ó Sé
, Ger Power
and Mikey Sheehy
. Moran, however, stands apart as the only player to win these eight medals playing in the one position. Furthermore, Moran was the only member of the Kerry team to have played every single minute in those eight victorious All-Ireland finals. These records have not been equalled since and may never be equalled.
played with Kerry in the 2006 All-Ireland Minor Football Championship
final, and is a current player with the county in the All-Ireland Under-21 Football Championship
. He was added to the Kerry senior squad for the 2008 National Football League
and appeared in the first three games against Donegal GAA
, Tyrone GAA
and Derry GAA
.
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
Gaelic football
Gaelic football
Gaelic football , commonly referred to as "football" or "Gaelic", or "Gah" is a form of football played mainly in Ireland...
manager
Manager (Gaelic games)
In Gaelic games, a manager or coach is an individual involved in the direction and instruction of the on-field operations of a team. Managing, or coaching, entails the application of sport tactics and strategies during the game itself, and usually entails substitution of players and other such...
and former player. He played football with his local club Beale
Beale GAA
Beale GAA are a Gaelic Football club that are based in Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland.-Honours:*North Kerry Senior Football Championship 7: 1977, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1989,-Notable players:...
, his divisional side Shannon Rangers and was a member of the Kerry
Kerry GAA
The Kerry County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Kerry...
senior inter-county team from 1975 until 1987.
Biography
Denis 'Ogie' Moran was born in BallybunionBallybunion
Ballybunion or Ballybunnion is a coastal town and seaside resort in County Kerry, Ireland, from the town of Listowel. There are castle ruins near the town, although all that remains is a single wall, and two golf courses in the area including the famous Ballybunion Golf Club, a top class Links...
, County Kerry
County Kerry
Kerry means the "people of Ciar" which was the name of the pre-Gaelic tribe who lived in part of the present county. The legendary founder of the tribe was Ciar, son of Fergus mac Róich. In Old Irish "Ciar" meant black or dark brown, and the word continues in use in modern Irish as an adjective...
in 1956. Born into a family that had a keen interest in Gaelic games
Gaelic games
Gaelic games are sports played in Ireland under the auspices of the Gaelic Athletic Association. The two main games are Gaelic football and hurling...
, Moran's father instilled a love of the games in his son by bringing him to matches every weekend. In 1962 he was only six years-old when he travelled to Croke Park
Croke Park
Croke Park in Dublin is the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association , Ireland's biggest sporting organisation...
as the mascot to the Kerry team that captured the All-Ireland title.
Moran was educated at the local national school and later boarded at the famous Franciscan College
Gormanston College
Gormanston College is a private, fee-paying, coeducational Catholic secondary school under the trusteeship of the Franciscan Province of Ireland. The College is located at Gormanston Castle , near Gormanston, County Meath, about north of Dublin, Ireland.The student body numbers around 600 and...
in Gormanston
Gormanston
Gormanstown could refer to:* Gormanston, Tasmania, town in Tasmania, Australia* Gormanston, County Meath, a village in County Meath, Republic of Ireland* Gormanston railway station, also in County Meath* Gormanston Aerodrome, County Meath...
, County Meath
County Meath
County Meath is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Mid-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the ancient Kingdom of Mide . Meath County Council is the local authority for the county...
. Here his football skills came to the fore and he became a key member of the college senior team that captured three Leinster colleges' titles in-a-row between 1972 and 1974. In 1973 Moran's side reached the final of the All-Ireland series. St. Michael's College
St. Michael's College Enniskillen
St Michael's College is a Roman Catholic boys' grammar school located in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland.It is named after St Michael the Archangel....
from Enniskillen
Enniskillen
Enniskillen is a town in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is located almost exactly in the centre of the county between the Upper and Lower sections of Lough Erne. It had a population of 13,599 in the 2001 Census...
provided the opposition on that occasion and a close game developed. At the end of the hours the Franciscan's had won the day by 1-8 to 1-6 and Moran picked up a coveted All-Ireland colleges'
Hogan Cup
The Hogan Cup 1946-48 & 1957-) is the cup presented to the winners of the colleges All-Ireland "A" senior football championship, the top level Gaelic football championship for secondary schools in Ireland. The competition itself is regularly referred to by reference to the trophy's name.St...
winners' medal.
Moran is now based in Tralee and currently works as a regional officer with Shannon Development
Shannon Development
Shannon Development is an important regional development body for the Shannon Region of Ireland and encompases counties Clare, Limerick, and parts of Kerry, Offaly and Tipperary....
. His son, David
David Moran
David Moran is an Irish Gaelic footballer with Kerry GAA at under-21 and Senior levels. Moran is the son of the famous former Kerry player and manager Denis 'Ogie' Moran.-Playing career:...
, followed in 'Ogie's' footsteps and, after playing with the Kerry minor team in 2006, he subsequently joined the senior team.
Club
Moran played his club football and hurlingHurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
with a host of different clubs throughout the 1970s and 1980s. As a footballer he enjoyed much success with his local club Beale
Beale GAA
Beale GAA are a Gaelic Football club that are based in Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland.-Honours:*North Kerry Senior Football Championship 7: 1977, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1989,-Notable players:...
and as a member of the Shannon Rangers divisional side. Moran was also regarded as a hurler of note, lining out with the famous Ballyduff
Ballyduff GAA (Kerry)
Ballyduff GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club in Ballyduff, Co Kerry, Ireland. The club fields both Hurling and Gaelic football teams. The club won the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final in 1891.-All Ireland Champions:...
side in the northern part of the county.
As a key member of the Beale senior football team, Moran helped his team to seven North Kerry
North Kerry Senior Football Championship
The North Kerry Senior Football Championship is a Gaelic football competition for GAA clubs affiliated to the North Kerry Division of Kerry. The official name of the competition is The Bernard O'Callaghan Memorial North Kerry Senior Football Championship, in honour of the late Bernie O'Callaghan ...
divisional titles between 1977 and 1989. This included Beale's very first divisional title in 1977, the first of a famous three-in-a-row.
As a hurler, Moran captured numerous North Kerry
North Kerry Senior Hurling Championship
The North Kerry Hurling Championship is played between the clubs in North Kerry the main Hurling area of Kerry.-Roll of honour:...
divisional titles. He also claimed the ultimate honour by winning a county senior championship winners' medal.
It was with divisional side Shannon Rangers, however, that Moran enjoyed the ultimate success in terms of club football in Kerry. In 1972 he was only sixteen years-old when he was picked for the team. Rangers reached the final of the county senior championship that year, with Mid Kerry providing the opposition. A victory on that occasion gave Moran a coveted county winners' medal.
Five years later Moran lined out in his second county final, this time with nearby rivals Feale Rangers
Feale Rangers
Feale Rangers is a North Kerry Divisional Gaelic football team in Kerry. The teams involved are Clounmacon, Duagh, Finuge, Gale Rangers, Listowel Emmets, Moyvane and St...
providing the opposition. Another victory followed on that occasion, giving the Beale club man a second and final county winners' medal.
Minor and under-21
Moran first came to prominence on the inter-county scene in the early 1970s as member of the KerryKerry GAA
The Kerry County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Kerry...
minor football team. It was an unhappy time for 'the Kingdom' as archrivals Cork dominated the provincial minor championship for the early part of the decade.
Moran's performances at minor level made him an automatic inclusion on the Kerry under-21 team in 1975. He captured a Munster
Munster Under-21 Football Championship
The Munster Under-21 Football Championship is the premier "knockout" competition for players aged between 18 and 21 in the game of Gaelic football played in the province of Munster, in Ireland....
title in that grade that same year following a nine-point trouncing of Waterford
Waterford GAA
The Waterford County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Waterford GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for all levels of Gaelic games in County Waterford. The County Board is also responsible for the Waterford inter-county teams. The county...
in the provincial decider. Moran's side later qualified for the All-Ireland final with Dublin
Dublin GAA
Dublin County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association , or Dublin GAA, is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Dublin. The county board is also responsible for the Dublin inter-county teams...
providing the opposition. It would be the first of many battles between the two sides over the course of the next decade. A 1-15 to 0-10 score line gave Kerry the victory and gave Moran a coveted All-Ireland
All-Ireland Under-21 Football Championship
The All-Ireland Under-21 Football Championship is the premier "knockout" competition for players aged between 18 and 21 in the game of Gaelic football played in Ireland. The series of games are organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association and are played during the summer months...
under-21 winners' medal.
In 1976 Moran made it two Munster under-21 titles in-a-row as Kerry easily retained their provincial crown at the expense of Cork. He later lined out in a second consecutive All-Ireland final. Kildare
Kildare GAA
For more information see Kildare Senior Club Football Championship or Kildare Senior Club Hurling Championship.The Kildare County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association , or Kildare GAA, is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Kildare...
provided the opposition on that occasion, however, they were no match for Kerry who won by 0-14 to 1-3. Nelligan collected a second All-Ireland winners' medal following a 0-14 to 1-3 victory.
Moran captured a third provincial under-21 title in 1977 following a two-goal defeat of Cork. Kerry later qualified for a third consecutive All-Ireland final with Down
Down GAA
The Down County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Down GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Down...
providing the opposition. A 1-11 to 1-5 score line gave Kerry the victory and gave Moran a third All-Ireland under-21 winners' medal in-a-row.
Senior
By this stage Moran was also a key member of Kerry’s senior football team. In 1975 he captured his first Munster ChampionshipMunster Senior Football Championship
The Munster Senior Football Championship is the premier "knockout" competition in the game of football played in the province of Munster in Ireland. The series of games are organised by the Munster Council and are played during the summer months...
and All-Ireland
All-Ireland Senior Football Championship
The All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, the premier competition in Gaelic football, is a series of games organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association and played during the summer and early autumn...
medals at senior level, under the new management of the legendary Mick O'Dwyer
Mick O'Dwyer
Mick O'Dwyer , is an Irish Gaelic football manager and former player. He played Gaelic football with his local club Waterville and was a member of the Kerry senior team from 1956 until 1974...
. In 1976 he won his second Munster title, however, Dublin
Dublin GAA
Dublin County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association , or Dublin GAA, is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Dublin. The county board is also responsible for the Dublin inter-county teams...
gained revenge for the previous year by defeating Kerry in the All-Ireland final. 1977 was another frustrating year as Kerry won another Munster title but lost out to Dublin yet again, this time in a thrilling All-Ireland semi-final.
In 1978 Moran was captain of his native county and Kerry were primed for success. They easily won another Munster title and breezed into the All-Ireland final to face Dublin
Dublin GAA
Dublin County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association , or Dublin GAA, is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Dublin. The county board is also responsible for the Dublin inter-county teams...
The game itself is remembered for Mikey Sheehy
Mikey Sheehy
Mikey Sheehy is a retired Irish sportsperson. He played Gaelic football with his local club Austin Stacks and was a member of the Kerry senior inter-county team from 1974 until 1987. Sheehy is regarded as one of the greatest players of all-time.-Club:Sheehy played his club football with the...
’s cheeky goal which he scored by lobbing the ball over the head of Paddy Cullen
Paddy Cullen
Paddy Cullen is a former inter-county goalkeeper and manager with the Dublin GAA senior football team. During his player career Cullen won three All-Irelands and four all-stars awards....
. The final score was 5-11 to 0-9 and Moran had secured a second All-Ireland medal. In 1979 Kerry once again faced up to Dublin in the All-Ireland final. Like the previous year the men from “the Kingdom” had another emphatic victory over “the Dubs”, and Moran claimed his third All-Ireland medal.
Victories for Kerry over Roscommon
Roscommon GAA
For more details of Roscommon GAA see Roscommon Senior Club Football Championship or Roscommon Senior Club Hurling Championship.The Roscommon County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Roscommon GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games...
and Offaly
Offaly GAA
The Offaly County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Offaly GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Offaly...
in the respective All-Ireland finals of 1980 and 1981 brought Moran’s All-Ireland medal tally up to five. In 1982 he collected his eighth consecutive Munster Championship medal and the scene was set for Kerry to become the first team in the history of the game to win five All-Ireland football titles in-a-row. Once again, Moran’s side faced Offaly in the All-Ireland final. Kerry had the upper hand for much of the game and were leading by two points with two minutes left to be played. The game, however, was not over as Offaly substitute Séamus Darby
Séamus Darby
Séamus Darby is an Irish former sportsperson who played Gaelic football for County Offaly in the 1970s and 1980s...
, who had entered the game almost unnoticed, produced possibly the greatest match-winner of all-time when he scored a late goal. Kerry failed to score again to level the match and Offaly went on to win their third All-Ireland title ever.
In 1983 Kerry were denied a record-breaking ninth Munster title in-a-row by Cork. Moran’s side were down but not out, as they reclaimed the provincial title the following year, before securing back-to-back All-Ireland victories over their old rivals Dublin in 1984 and 1985. In 1986 he collected his third All-Ireland title in-a-row with an 8 point victory over Tyrone
Tyrone GAA
The Tyrone County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Tyrone GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Tyrone. The county board is also responsible for the Tyrone inter-county teams....
. It was his eighth All-Ireland medal overall. Moran also enjoyed playing Railway Cup football with Munster
Munster GAA
The Munster Council is a Provincial council of the Gaelic Athletic Association sports of hurling, Gaelic football, camogie, rounders and handball in the province of Munster.-Constituent counties:*Cork*Clare*Kerry*Limerick*Tipperary*Waterford-Honours:...
, winning inter-provincial titles in 1976, 1977, 1978, 1981 and 1982. His honours also include three National Football League
National Football League (Ireland)
The National Football League is a Gaelic football tournament held annually between the county teams of Ireland, under the auspices of the Gaelic Athletic Association. The prize for the winning team is the New Ireland Cup, presented by the New Ireland Assurance Company...
s in 1977, 1982 and 1984 and one All-Star Awards
GAA All Stars Awards
The All Stars Awards, currently sponsored by Vodafone, are given annually since 1971 by the Gaelic Athletic Association to the best player in each of the fifteen positions in Gaelic football and Hurling in Ireland. Additionally, one player in each code is selected as the player of the year...
. Moran also played hurling
Hurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
for a short period with his native county. In 1974 he won a 'Special All-Ireland' hurling medal for weaker counties when Kerry defeated Westmeath
Westmeath GAA
The Westmeath County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Westmeath GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Westmeath...
in the final.
Managerial career
KerryMoran was appointed manager
Manager (Gaelic games)
In Gaelic games, a manager or coach is an individual involved in the direction and instruction of the on-field operations of a team. Managing, or coaching, entails the application of sport tactics and strategies during the game itself, and usually entails substitution of players and other such...
of Kerry’s senior team for the 1993 championship. His tenure as manager was not a successful one as Billy Morgan
Billy Morgan (Gaelic footballer)
Billy Morgan is a former Irish Gaelic footballer. In a career that spanned three decades from the early 1960s to the early 1980s he played football at club level with University College Cork and Nemo Rangers, at inter-county level with Cork and at inter-provincial level with Munster...
’s Cork team were the kingpins of Munster at the time. Moran was replaced as manager by Paidi O Se
Páidí Ó Sé
Páidí Ó Sé is a retired Irish Gaelic football manager and former player. He played football with his local club An Ghaeltacht and was a member of the Kerry senior inter-county team from 1975 until 1987...
at the end of 1995.
Kerins O'Rahilly's
In 2009 Moran took over from Jack O'Connor
Jack O'Connor (GAA)
Jack O'Connor is an Irish Gaelic football manager and former player. He played football with his local club Dromid Pearses from the 1970s until the early 2000s and is currently in his second term as manager of the Kerry senior inter-county team...
as Kerins O'Rahilly's
Kerins O'Rahilly's
Kerins O'Rahilly's are a Gaelic Athletic Association club from Tralee County Kerry, Ireland. They are based in the Strand Road area of the town. They are in Division 1 of the county league which they won in 2006, and compete in the County Championship. The club won the County Championship last in...
manager
Records
In all Moran collected eleven Munster Championship medals. He played in ten All-Ireland finals, ending up on the winning side on eight occasions. His record haul of All-Ireland medals is a record that he shares with fellow Kerrymen Pat SpillanePat Spillane
Patrick Gerard Spillane , better known as Pat Spillane, is a retired Gaelic footballer and well known Irish sports pundit. He played Gaelic football with his local club Templenoe and was a member of the Kerry senior inter-county team from 1975 until 1991...
, Páidí Ó Sé
Páidí Ó Sé
Páidí Ó Sé is a retired Irish Gaelic football manager and former player. He played football with his local club An Ghaeltacht and was a member of the Kerry senior inter-county team from 1975 until 1987...
, Ger Power
Ger Power
Ger Power is an Irish retired sportsperson. He played Gaelic football with his local club Austin Stack's and was a member of the Kerry senior inter-county team from 1973 until 1988. Power captained Kerry to the All-Ireland title in 1980.-Early life:Ger Power was born in Annacotty, County...
and Mikey Sheehy
Mikey Sheehy
Mikey Sheehy is a retired Irish sportsperson. He played Gaelic football with his local club Austin Stacks and was a member of the Kerry senior inter-county team from 1974 until 1987. Sheehy is regarded as one of the greatest players of all-time.-Club:Sheehy played his club football with the...
. Moran, however, stands apart as the only player to win these eight medals playing in the one position. Furthermore, Moran was the only member of the Kerry team to have played every single minute in those eight victorious All-Ireland finals. These records have not been equalled since and may never be equalled.
Family
Ogie's son David MoranDavid Moran
David Moran is an Irish Gaelic footballer with Kerry GAA at under-21 and Senior levels. Moran is the son of the famous former Kerry player and manager Denis 'Ogie' Moran.-Playing career:...
played with Kerry in the 2006 All-Ireland Minor Football Championship
All-Ireland Minor Football Championship
The All-Ireland Minor Football Championship is the premier "knockout" competition for under-18 competitors of the game of Gaelic football played in Ireland...
final, and is a current player with the county in the All-Ireland Under-21 Football Championship
All-Ireland Under-21 Football Championship
The All-Ireland Under-21 Football Championship is the premier "knockout" competition for players aged between 18 and 21 in the game of Gaelic football played in Ireland. The series of games are organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association and are played during the summer months...
. He was added to the Kerry senior squad for the 2008 National Football League
National Football League (Ireland)
The National Football League is a Gaelic football tournament held annually between the county teams of Ireland, under the auspices of the Gaelic Athletic Association. The prize for the winning team is the New Ireland Cup, presented by the New Ireland Assurance Company...
and appeared in the first three games against Donegal GAA
Donegal GAA
The Donegal County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Donegal GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Donegal. The county board is also responsible for the Donegal inter-county teams.Gaelic football is strongest in the...
, Tyrone GAA
Tyrone GAA
The Tyrone County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Tyrone GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Tyrone. The county board is also responsible for the Tyrone inter-county teams....
and Derry GAA
Derry GAA
The Derry County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Derry GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland. It is responsible for Gaelic games in the GAA county of Derry, which covers virtually the same territory as the former administrative county of Londonderry...
.