History of Con Murphy (Valley Rovers hurler) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 28, 2025

Con Murphy was an Irish hurler known for playing full-back for the Cork county team at the senior level. He is associated with Valley Rovers GAA club, highlighting his roots in Cork hurling. His career primarily focuses on his role as a defender in the sport.

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October 1922: Con Murphy's Birth

In October 1922, Cornelius "Con" Murphy was born. He later became an Irish hurler.

1932: Uncle becomes GAA president

In 1932, Murphy's uncle, Seán McCarthy, became GAA president.

1935: Uncle continues as GAA president

In 1935, Murphy's uncle, Seán McCarthy, remained GAA president.

1937: Junior medals for Valley Rovers

In 1937, Murphy, playing for Valley Rovers, secured junior medals in both hurling and Gaelic football.

1940: Dr Harty Cup medal

In 1940, Murphy won a Dr Harty Cup medal with the North Monastery's senior hurling team.

1941: Second Hurling Medal

In 1941, Murphy won a second divisional junior hurling medal with Valley Rovers.

1942: Munster and All-Ireland Medal

In 1942, Murphy debuted in the senior championship, won a Munster medal against Tipperary, and an All-Ireland medal against Dublin.

1942: Joined Cork Senior Team

In 1942, Murphy joined the Cork senior hurling team and became a regular player.

1943: Second Football Medal

In 1943, Murphy secured a second divisional junior football medal when Valley Rovers defeated Tracton.

1943: Second Munster and All-Ireland Medal

In 1943, Murphy won a second Munster medal defeating Waterford, and a second All-Ireland medal defeating Antrim.

1944: Debut with Munster

In 1944, Murphy made his debut with Munster in the inter-provincial series of games.

1944: Railway Cup Medal

In 1944, Murphy secured his first Railway Cup medal as an unused substitute.

1944: Third Munster and All-Ireland Medal

In 1944, Murphy won a third Munster medal defeating Limerick, and a third successive All-Ireland medal defeating Dublin.

1945: Senior Hurling Championship Final

In 1945, Murphy played on the Carrigdhoun team that reached the final of the senior hurling championship.

1946: Fourth Munster and All-Ireland Medal

In 1946, Murphy won his fourth Munster medal after defeating Limerick, and his fourth All-Ireland medal after defeating Kilkenny.

1947: Football medal

In 1947, He also gained a divisional junior football medal.

1947: Cork County Board executive

In 1947, Murphy became a member of the Cork County Board executive.

1947: Fifth Munster Medal and All-Ireland Final Loss

In 1947, Murphy secured his fifth Munster medal with a win over Limerick. However, Cork was defeated in the All-Ireland final by Kilkenny.

1947: Officiating at National League Final

In 1947, Murphy was charged with officiating at the National League final while still a player.

1948: Railway Cup Medal

In 1948, Murphy earned his second Railway Cup medal as Munster defeated Leinster.

1948: National Hurling League Medal

In 1948, Murphy won a National Hurling League medal with Cork after defeating Tipperary. They were later defeated by Waterford in the provincial decider.

1948: Chairman of Carrigdhoun

In 1948, at twenty-six years of age, Murphy was elected chairman of the Carrigdhoun convention.

1949: Defeat by Tipperary

In 1949, Cork was defeated by Tipperary.

1949: Refereeing

In 1949, Murphy refereed the Munster final and the All-Ireland junior final.

1949: Third Hurling Medal

In 1949, Murphy won a third divisional junior hurling medal.

1950: Defeat by Tipperary

In 1950, Cork was defeated by Tipperary.

1950: Last game with Munster

In 1950, Murphy played his last game with Munster.

1951: Retirement from Cork Team

After the 1951 championship, Murphy retired from the Cork senior hurling team.

1951: Football medal

In 1951, Murphy gained a divisional junior football medal.

1951: Retirement from Inter-county Hurling

In 1951, after another defeat by Tipperary, Murphy retired from inter-county hurling.

1952: Refereeing

In 1952, Murphy refereed for the National League final.

1956: Secretary of the County Board

In 1956, Murphy took over as Secretary of the Cork County Board following the death of Seán Óg Murphy.

1973: End of term as Secretary

In 1973, Murphy ended his position as Secretary of the County Board.

1976: President of the GAA

In 1976, Murphy assumed the office of President of the Gaelic Athletic Association.

1978: End of term as President of the GAA

In 1978, Murphy's term as President of the Gaelic Athletic Association ended.

1983: Retirement from Southern Health Board

In 1983, Murphy retired from the Southern Health Board as Senior Executive Officer.

1995: Freeman of the City of Cork

In 1995, Murphy was made a Freeman of the City of Cork.

1998: Retirement from private business

In 1998, Murphy retired from his private business.

2005: Opposition to Rule 42

In 2005, Murphy opposed Rule 42 at the GAA's annual congress, campaigning to keep Croke Park closed to soccer and rugby.

April 2007: Con Murphy's Death

On April 29, 2007, Con Murphy passed away at St. Finbarr's Hospital in Cork.

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