Paul Murphy (Kerry Gaelic footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish name | Pól Ó Murchú | ||
| Sport | Gaelic football | ||
| Position | Half back | ||
| Born |
2 August 1991 Rathmore, Ireland | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Occupation | Accountant | ||
| Club(s) | |||
| Years | Club | ||
2008– | Rathmore | ||
| Club titles | |||
| Kerry titles | 2 | ||
| Inter-county(ies) | |||
| Years | County | Apps (scores) | |
2014– | Kerry | 41 (2–14) | |
| Inter-county titles | |||
| Munster titles | 9 | ||
| All-Irelands | 2 | ||
| NFL | 4 | ||
| All Stars | 1 | ||
Paul Murphy (born 2 August 1991) is an Irish Gaelic footballer who plays for the Rathmore club and at senior level for the Kerry county team since 2014. He usually plays as a wing back. He has captained Kerry. He won an All Star Award in 2014 and received a nomination in 2016.
Murphy started the 2014 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final at right half back and received the man of the match award.
Paul notably has attributed much of his enthusiasm for football to his deceased dog Sam, named after the All Ireland trophy 'Sam Maguire'. Many a night, Paul will be found in front of a woodlog fire, brandy in hand, regailling stories of playing football with Sam. Upon, Sam's untimely roadside death, Paul dedicated his life to football in his memory - and thus the rest is history.
In 2021, Paul welcomed his new canine friend 'Freddie' - he has since become a staple in Paul's life. Coincidently, Paul has become an avid Queen fan.