- Ciarán Murray
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Ciarán Murray Personal information Sport Gaelic football Position Centre Half Back Born Co. Monaghan, Ireland Occupation physiotherapist Club(s) Years Club St. Tighernach’s GAA Inter-county(ies) Years County Apps (scores) 1982-1990 Monaghan 55 Inter-county titles Ulster titles 2 All Irelands 0 NFL 1 All Stars 1 Ciarán Murray was a former Gaelic football player for Monaghan.[1][2]
Playing career
Murray helped Monaghan to victory in the 1984 National Football League Final defeating Armagh. He collected two Ulster Senior Football Championship medals in 1985, beating Derry and again in 1988, defeating Tyrone in Clones. He claimed an All-Star Award for his efforts in 1985. He played for Ireland in the 1986 and 1987 International Rules series against Australia. In 1991, he retired from football due to persistent knee injuries. Murray acted as physio to the Irish soccer team in the 2002 FIFA World Cup.[3][4][5]
References
- ^ GAA Info
- ^ Hogan Stand Magazine All-Star makes his World Cup debut! 29 November 2002
- ^ International Rules - Series 2 - 1986 – Australia
- ^ International Rules - Series 2 - 1986 – Australia
- ^ Hogan Stand Magazine All-Star makes his World Cup debut! 29 November 2002
1985 All Star Gaelic Football Team 1 J. O'Leary | 2 P. Ó Sé | 3 G. Hargan | 4 M. Spillane | 5 T. Doyle | 6 C. Murray | 7 D. Flanagan | 8 J. O'Shea | 9 W. J. Padden |
10 B. Rock | 11 T. Conroy | 12 P. Spillane | 13 K. McStay | 14 P. Earley | 15 E. HughesCategories:- Monaghan Gaelic footballers
- St. Tighernach’s Gaelic footballers
- 1985 Gaelic Athletic Association All Star Awards winners (football)
- People from County Monaghan
- Living people
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