Brendan Murphy (Meath GAA)
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Brendan Murphy is an Irish sportsperson who currently plays Gaelic football
for Meath Senior Football Championship team Trim
and the Meath intercounty team
. Although Murphy currently plays for the Meath GAA team he has previously played professional soccer as a goalkeeper with appearances for Bradford City
and Wimbledon
where he played for 5 seasons. In 1999 Murphy moved back to Ireland where he played for a season with Dundalk
before returning to play his final 2-year stint in England with Kidderminster Harriers
in 2000. During his soccer days Murphy won eight Under-21 caps and one 'B' cap for the Republic of Ireland national football team
. He was also called up to the senior squad by then manager Mick McCarthy
for an international friendly match against Wales
in Cardiff
in 1997, although he failed to make it off the bench.
Murphy subsequently returned home to Trim
where he resumed playing for Trim GAA
club. In 2005 he was called up to the Meath senior squad under Seán Boylan
. He made his senior inter-county debut on the 9th of January in an O'Byrne Cup
match against Kildare
before becoming a more permanent member of the squad in 2006. At the end of the 2008 campaign Murphy retired from Gaelic football and switched back to professional soccer to play for Longford Town F.C.
before rejoining the Meath GAA team in 2010.
Gaelic football
Gaelic football , commonly referred to as "football" or "Gaelic", or "Gah" is a form of football played mainly in Ireland...
for Meath Senior Football Championship team Trim
Trim GAA
Trim GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Trim, in County Meath, Ireland. The club fields both Gaelic football and hurling teams. It competes in Meath GAA competitions...
and the Meath intercounty team
Meath GAA
The Meath County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Meath GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Meath, as well as for Meath inter-county teams.- Pre-1960s :...
. Although Murphy currently plays for the Meath GAA team he has previously played professional soccer as a goalkeeper with appearances for Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
and Wimbledon
Wimbledon F.C.
Wimbledon Football Club was an English professional association football club from Wimbledon, south-west London. Founded in 1889 as Wimbledon Old Central Football Club, the club spent most of its history in amateur and semi-professional non-League football before being elected to the Football...
where he played for 5 seasons. In 1999 Murphy moved back to Ireland where he played for a season with Dundalk
Dundalk F.C.
Dundalk Football Club is a professional Irish football club based in Dundalk, County Louth. The club currently play in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. Founded in 1903, they are the second most successful team, in terms of trophies won, in the history of the League of Ireland. The...
before returning to play his final 2-year stint in England with Kidderminster Harriers
Kidderminster Harriers F.C.
Kidderminster Harriers F.C. are an English football club based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire formed in 1886 They currently play in the Conference National and have played at Aggborough Stadium since they were formed...
in 2000. During his soccer days Murphy won eight Under-21 caps and one 'B' cap for the Republic of Ireland national football team
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in association football. It is run by the Football Association of Ireland and currently plays home fixtures at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which opened in May 2010....
. He was also called up to the senior squad by then manager Mick McCarthy
Mick McCarthy
Michael Joseph "Mick" McCarthy is an English-born former Irish international footballer who is currently the manager of Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers, where he has been in charge since July 2006....
for an international friendly match against Wales
Wales national football team
The Wales national football team represents Wales in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Wales , the governing body for football in Wales, and the third oldest national football association in the world. The team have only qualified for a major international...
in Cardiff
Cardiff
Cardiff is the capital, largest city and most populous county of Wales and the 10th largest city in the United Kingdom. The city is Wales' chief commercial centre, the base for most national cultural and sporting institutions, the Welsh national media, and the seat of the National Assembly for...
in 1997, although he failed to make it off the bench.
Murphy subsequently returned home to Trim
Trim, County Meath
Trim is the traditional county town of County Meath in Ireland, although the county town is now Navan. The town was recorded in the 2006 census to have a population of 6,870....
where he resumed playing for Trim GAA
Trim GAA
Trim GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Trim, in County Meath, Ireland. The club fields both Gaelic football and hurling teams. It competes in Meath GAA competitions...
club. In 2005 he was called up to the Meath senior squad under Seán Boylan
Seán Boylan
Seán Boylan is a former football manager from Dunboyne, County Meath, Ireland. He retired from his position as manager of the Meath GAA Senior Football team on the evening of 31 August 2005 after twenty-three years in charge...
. He made his senior inter-county debut on the 9th of January in an O'Byrne Cup
O'Byrne Cup
The O'Byrne Cup is a Gaelic football competition organised by the Leinster GAA. The competition is named after Matt O'Byrne, a former Wicklow GAA club officer. Participants include the twelve county teams and four colleges. The O'Byrne Cup 2011 champions are Kildare, who beat Louth in the final by...
match against Kildare
Kildare GAA
For more information see Kildare Senior Club Football Championship or Kildare Senior Club Hurling Championship.The Kildare County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association , or Kildare GAA, is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Kildare...
before becoming a more permanent member of the squad in 2006. At the end of the 2008 campaign Murphy retired from Gaelic football and switched back to professional soccer to play for Longford Town F.C.
Longford Town F.C.
Longford Town F.C. is an Irish football club playing in the League of Ireland First Division. The club, founded in 1924 and elected to the league in 1984, hails from Longford, County Longford and play their home matches at Flancare Park...
before rejoining the Meath GAA team in 2010.
Honours
- Leinster Senior Football ChampionshipLeinster Senior Football ChampionshipThe GAA Leinster Senior Football Championship is the premier "knockout" competition in the game of football played in the province of Leinster in Ireland. The series of games are organised by the Leinster Council and are played during the summer months. The competition involves the counties of...
: 1- 2010
- All-Ireland Minor Football ChampionshipAll-Ireland Minor Football ChampionshipThe All-Ireland Minor Football Championship is the premier "knockout" competition for under-18 competitors of the game of Gaelic football played in Ireland...
: 1- 1992