Con Murphy (Valley Rovers hurler)'s Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Con Murphy (Valley Rovers hurler).

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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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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.

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: 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.

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: 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.

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.