Gerald Murphy (hurler)
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Gerard Murphy was an Irish
sportsperson. He played hurling
with his local club Midleton
and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team from 1949 until 1956.
with his local club in Midleton
and enjoyed some success. His major moment of victory came in 1948 when Midleton defeated Shanballymore in the final of the county intermediate championship
.
.
After a period in the hurling wilderness the Cork team bounced back in 1952 with Murphy collecting his first Munster
winners' medal following a defeat of three-in-a-row All-Ireland champions Tipperary
in the provincial decider. Dublin
provided the opposition in the subsequent All-Ireland final, however ‘the Dubs’ were completely outclassed by Cork on that occasion. In spite of only leading by three points at half-time Cork won easily by 2-14 to 0-7 and Murphy finally picked up a coveted All-Ireland
winners' medal.
1953 began well for Cork with Murphy collecting a National Hurling League
title after a defeat of Tipperary. The success continued later on that summer, however, Murphy missed Cork’s Munster final victory. The subsequent All-Ireland final saw Galway
take on Cork, however, 'the Rebels' were victorious by 3-3 to 0-8 and Murphy added a second consecutive All-Ireland medal to his collection. The game has gone down in history as one of the dirtiest All-Ireland deciders ever. It has been clouded in controversy due to the injuring of the Galway captain, Mick Burke
. After the match at the Gresham Hotel
in Dublin a fight broke out when another Galway player struck Cork’s Christy Ring
. The following morning another fight broke out when another member of the Galway panel attempted to hit Ring. The fights, however, ended just as quickly as they had started.
In 1954 Murphy was still a key member of the team as Cork set out on their three-in-a-row trail. Tipperary fell to Cork by 2-8 to 1-8 in the provincial final, giving the Midleton man a second Munster winners' medal. A third All-Ireland final appearance beckoned for the Cork man, with Wexford
providing the opposition. A record attendance of nearly 85,000 people packed into Croke Park
to witness the Munster champions defeating the Leinster champions by 1-9 to 1-6. While Christy Ring captured a record-breaking eighth All-Ireland medal, Murphy picked up a third consecutive winners' memento.
Cork lost their provincial crown in 1955; however, there was one final chapter. In 1956 Cork reached the Munster final once again. Limerick
provided the opposition on that occasion; however, Cork recorded a 5-5 o 3-5 victory. It was Murphy’s third Munster winners' medal on the field of play. Cork later lined out in the All-Ireland final with Wexford
providing the opposition. The game has gone down in history as one of the all-time classic games as Christy Ring was bidding for a record ninth All-Ireland medal. The game turned on one important incident as the Wexford goalkeeper, Art Foley
, made a miraculous save from a Ring shot and cleared the sliotar up the field to set up another attack. Wexford went on to win the game on a score line of 2-14 to 2-8 and Murphy was left with an All-Ireland runners-up medal. He retired from inter-county hurling following this defeat.
in the inter-provincial hurling competition and enjoyed much success. He first lined out with his province in 1953 as Munster triumphed over Leinster
by just two points. It was his first Railway Cup winners’ medal. After a brief hiatus Murphy was back on the team in 1956, however, Leinster were the winners in the final that year.
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...
sportsperson. He 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...
with his local club Midleton
Midleton GAA
Midleton Hurling and Football Club is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in the town of Midleton in County Cork, Ireland.-History:The concept of a Gaelic Athletic Association was first mooted in 1883 when a sub-committee of the Irish Republican Brotherhood was formed with the ideal of...
and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team from 1949 until 1956.
Club
Murphy played his club 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 his local club in Midleton
Midleton GAA
Midleton Hurling and Football Club is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in the town of Midleton in County Cork, Ireland.-History:The concept of a Gaelic Athletic Association was first mooted in 1883 when a sub-committee of the Irish Republican Brotherhood was formed with the ideal of...
and enjoyed some success. His major moment of victory came in 1948 when Midleton defeated Shanballymore in the final of the county intermediate championship
Cork Intermediate Hurling Championship
Cork Intermediate Hurling Championship is the second-tier hurling competition organized by the Cork Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association. The winners usually will play in the senior grade the following year for the Cork Senior Hurling Championship. This championship has been played for since 1909...
.
Inter-county
Murphy first came to prominence with the Cork senior hurling team in 1949. That year he made his debut in the Munster championship, however, Cork made an early exit after a defeat by TipperaryTipperary GAA
The Tipperary County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or C is one of over 30 regional executive boards throughout the world. These executive boards are known as County Boards even though some no longer correspond to the area under the jurisdiction of the counties from which their names...
.
After a period in the hurling wilderness the Cork team bounced back in 1952 with Murphy collecting his first Munster
Munster Senior Hurling Championship
The Munster GAA Hurling Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1888 for the top hurling teams in the province of Munster in Ireland....
winners' medal following a defeat of three-in-a-row All-Ireland champions Tipperary
Tipperary GAA
The Tipperary County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or C is one of over 30 regional executive boards throughout the world. These executive boards are known as County Boards even though some no longer correspond to the area under the jurisdiction of the counties from which their names...
in the provincial decider. 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...
provided the opposition in the subsequent All-Ireland final, however ‘the Dubs’ were completely outclassed by Cork on that occasion. In spite of only leading by three points at half-time Cork won easily by 2-14 to 0-7 and Murphy finally picked up a coveted All-Ireland
All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1887 for the top hurling teams in Ireland....
winners' medal.
1953 began well for Cork with Murphy collecting a National Hurling League
National Hurling League
The National Hurling League is an annual hurling competition between the county teams of Ireland. Contested by 35 teams , it operates on a system of promotion and relegation between four different divisions, with Division One...
title after a defeat of Tipperary. The success continued later on that summer, however, Murphy missed Cork’s Munster final victory. The subsequent All-Ireland final saw Galway
Galway GAA
The Galway County Boards of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Galway GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Galway. The county boards are also responsible for the Galway inter-county teams.Unlike all other counties in Ireland,...
take on Cork, however, 'the Rebels' were victorious by 3-3 to 0-8 and Murphy added a second consecutive All-Ireland medal to his collection. The game has gone down in history as one of the dirtiest All-Ireland deciders ever. It has been clouded in controversy due to the injuring of the Galway captain, Mick Burke
Mick Burke
Michael "Mick" Burke is an English former rugby league footballer of the 1970s and 80s. He represented both England and Great Britain whilst playing club football for Widnes....
. After the match at the Gresham Hotel
Gresham Hotel
The Gresham Hotel is a hotel in Dublin, Republic of Ireland. Located on O'Connell Street, the hotel is a Dublin institution. This landmark building has recently been refurbished.-History:...
in Dublin a fight broke out when another Galway player struck Cork’s Christy Ring
Christy Ring
Nicholas Christopher Michael Ring , better known as Christy Ring, was a famous Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with the Glen Rovers club from 1941 until 1967 and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team from 1939 until 1963. Ring is widely regarded as one of the greatest hurlers in...
. The following morning another fight broke out when another member of the Galway panel attempted to hit Ring. The fights, however, ended just as quickly as they had started.
In 1954 Murphy was still a key member of the team as Cork set out on their three-in-a-row trail. Tipperary fell to Cork by 2-8 to 1-8 in the provincial final, giving the Midleton man a second Munster winners' medal. A third All-Ireland final appearance beckoned for the Cork man, with Wexford
Wexford GAA
The Wexford County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Wexford GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Wexford. The county board is also responsible for the Wexford inter-county teams.-History:Hurling has been played in...
providing the opposition. A record attendance of nearly 85,000 people packed into Croke Park
Croke Park
Croke Park in Dublin is the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association , Ireland's biggest sporting organisation...
to witness the Munster champions defeating the Leinster champions by 1-9 to 1-6. While Christy Ring captured a record-breaking eighth All-Ireland medal, Murphy picked up a third consecutive winners' memento.
Cork lost their provincial crown in 1955; however, there was one final chapter. In 1956 Cork reached the Munster final once again. Limerick
Limerick GAA
The Limerick County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Limerick GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Limerick...
provided the opposition on that occasion; however, Cork recorded a 5-5 o 3-5 victory. It was Murphy’s third Munster winners' medal on the field of play. Cork later lined out in the All-Ireland final with Wexford
Wexford GAA
The Wexford County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Wexford GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Wexford. The county board is also responsible for the Wexford inter-county teams.-History:Hurling has been played in...
providing the opposition. The game has gone down in history as one of the all-time classic games as Christy Ring was bidding for a record ninth All-Ireland medal. The game turned on one important incident as the Wexford goalkeeper, Art Foley
Art Foley
Michael Arthur Foley , better known as Art Foley, is a retired Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club St. Aidan's of Enniscorthy and with the Wexford senior inter-county team from 1946 until 1956.-Club:...
, made a miraculous save from a Ring shot and cleared the sliotar up the field to set up another attack. Wexford went on to win the game on a score line of 2-14 to 2-8 and Murphy was left with an All-Ireland runners-up medal. He retired from inter-county hurling following this defeat.
Inter-provincial
Murphy also lined out with MunsterMunster 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:...
in the inter-provincial hurling competition and enjoyed much success. He first lined out with his province in 1953 as Munster triumphed over Leinster
Leinster GAA
The Leinster Council is a Provincial council of the Gaelic Athletic Association sports of hurling, Gaelic football, camogie, rounders and handball in the province of Leinster. The Leinster Council has been partnered with the European County Board to help develop Gaelic Games in Europe...
by just two points. It was his first Railway Cup winners’ medal. After a brief hiatus Murphy was back on the team in 1956, however, Leinster were the winners in the final that year.