Paul Murphy facts for kids

Paul Murphy is a common name, so many different people share it! This page helps you find the right Paul Murphy you might be looking for.

Sports Stars Named Paul Murphy

Many talented athletes are named Paul Murphy. They have played different sports, mainly football and hurling.

Paul Murphy: English Footballer

• Paul Murphy (born in 1954) is a former English football player. He played for a team called Workington.

Paul Murphy: Irish Gaelic Footballers

Gaelic football is a popular sport in Ireland. It's a mix of soccer and rugby.

• Paul Murphy (born in 1979) is an Irish Gaelic footballer from Derry.
• Paul Murphy (born in 1991) is another Irish Gaelic footballer, from Kerry.

Paul Murphy: Irish Hurler

Hurling is one of the world's fastest field sports, also from Ireland. Players use sticks called hurleys to hit a small ball.

• Paul Murphy (born in 1989) is an Irish hurler.

Politicians Named Paul Murphy

Several people named Paul Murphy have worked in politics, helping to make decisions for their communities.

Paul Murphy: Irish Politician

• Paul Murphy (born in 1983) is an Irish politician. He is a member of the Irish Parliament, called a TD. He represents the Dublin South West area. He was also a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) before that.

Paul Murphy: Canadian Politician

• Paul Murphy is a Canadian politician. He has worked in government in Manitoba, Canada.

Paul Murphy: American Politician

• Paul Murphy (1932–2020) was an American politician. He served in government in Massachusetts.

Paul Murphy: British Politician

• Paul Murphy, Baron Murphy of Torfaen (born in 1948) is a British politician. He is a member of the Labour Party and has served in the UK government.

Other Notable People Named Paul Murphy

Beyond sports and politics, other people named Paul Murphy have made their mark in different fields.

Paul Murphy: Journalists

• Paul Murphy is an Australian political journalist. He writes about politics in Australia.
• Paul Murphy is a British journalist. He was the first editor of a financial news website called FT Alphaville.

Paul Murphy: Musician and DJ

• Skratch Bastid is the stage name for Paul Murphy (born in 1982). He is a Canadian hip hop DJ. He is known for his amazing scratching skills with turntables.
• Paul Murphy (born in 1949) is a jazz percussionist. He plays drums and other percussion instruments in jazz music.
• Paul Murphy is a conductor. He is the Principal Conductor for the Birmingham Royal Ballet, leading the orchestra for ballet performances.

See also

• Paul Morphy (1837–1884), a famous chess player from the 1800s.