Michael Murphy (Templederry hurler) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport | Hurling | ||
| Position | Right corner-forward | ||
| Born | 1959 Templderry, County Tipperary, Ireland |
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| Occupation | Farmer | ||
| Club(s) | |||
| Years | Club | ||
| Templederry Kenyons | |||
| Club titles | |||
| Tipperary titles | 0 | ||
| Inter-county(ies)* | |||
| Years | County | Apps (scores) | |
|
1979-1980
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Tipperary | 1 (0-00) | |
| Inter-county titles | |||
| Munster titles | 0 | ||
| All-Irelands | 0 | ||
| NHL | 1 | ||
| All Stars | 0 | ||
| *Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 23:04, 27 August 2021. | |||
Michael Murphy was born in 1959. He is a former Irish hurler. Hurling is a fast and exciting sport played with a stick and ball. Michael played for his local club, Templederry Kenyons. He also played for the Tipperary senior team, which is a top team from his county. He usually played as a forward, trying to score points and goals.
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Michael Murphy's Hurling Journey
Michael Murphy started playing hurling when he was young. He played for the Templederry Kenyons club. He moved up through the younger teams to play for the main adult team.
Club Successes
With his club, Templederry Kenyons, Michael won a special award. This was the North Tipperary Intermediate Championship title in 1979. This was a big win for his local team.
Playing for Tipperary County
Michael also played for his county, Tipperary. He first joined the Tipperary minor team. This team is for players under 18 years old. In 1976, his team won the All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship. This is a very important national competition.
Under-21 Achievements
After playing for the minor team, Michael joined the Tipperary under-21 team. This team is for players under 21 years old. He had great success with this team. They reached the All-Ireland Under-21 Championship final three times in a row. They won the championship in both 1979 and 1980.
Senior Team and National League
Later, Michael played for the Tipperary senior hurling team. This is the top team for the county. He played in several league and championship games. In 1979, he was part of the team that won the National Hurling League. This was another big win for Tipperary.
Michael Murphy's Awards and Wins
Michael Murphy won many important titles during his hurling career.
Club Awards
- North Tipperary Intermediate Hurling Championship: 1979 (with Killenaule)
Tipperary County Awards
- National Hurling League: 1978-79
- All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship: 1979, 1980
- Munster Under-21 Hurling Championship: 1978, 1979, 1980
- All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship: 1976
- Munster Minor Hurling Championship: 1976
