Con Murphy

Who was Con Murphy?

Cornelius "Con" Murphy 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 enjoyed 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.