Con Murphy (Valley Rovers hurler), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Con Murphy (Valley Rovers hurler)

Irish hurler, referee, and president of the GAA

Date of Birth: 28-Oct-1922

Place of Birth: Innishannon, Munster, Ireland

Date of Death: 29-Apr-2007

Profession: hurler

Nationality: Ireland

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio


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About Con Murphy (Valley Rovers hurler)

  • Cornelius "Con" Murphy (28 October 1922 – 29 April 2007) was an Irish hurler who played as a full-back for the Cork senior team.Murphy joined the team during the 1942 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement after the 1951 championship.
  • During that time he won four All-Ireland medals, five Munster medals and one National League medal.
  • Murphy was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion. At club level Murphy had a lengthy career with Valley Rovers while he also played with divisional side Carrigdhoun. In retirement from playing Murphy became a referee at the highest levels.
  • He also served as a Gaelic games administrator with the Cork County Board before assuming the office of President of the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1976.

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