Tadhg Murphy (Tipperary hurler)

Tadhg Murphy (born 1951) was an Irish retired hurler who played as a goalkeeper for the Tipperary senior team.[1]

Tadhg Murphy
Personal information
Irish name Tadhg Ó Murchú
Sport Hurling
Position Goalkeeper
Born 1951
Roscrea, County Tipperary, Ireland
Club(s)
Years Club
 Roscrea
Club titles
Tipperary titles 4
Munster titles 2
All-Ireland Titles 1
Inter-county(ies)*
Years County Apps (scores)
1970-1973
 Tipperary 2 (0-00)
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 0
All-Irelands 0
NHL 0
All Stars 0
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 18:36, 30 August 2014.

Born in Roscrea, County Tipperary, Murphy first arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Tipperary minor team before later joining the under-21 side. He joined the senior panel during the 1970 championship. Murphy went on to enjoy a brief career with Tipperary.

At club level Murphy was a one-time All-Ireland medallist with Roscrea. In addition to this he also won two Munster medals and four championship medals.

Throughout his career Murphy made 2 championship appearances. His retirement came following Tipperary's defeat by Limerick in the 1973 championship.

Honours

Player
Roscrea
Tipperary
  • Munster Under-21 Hurling Championship (1): 1972
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References
  1. "Tadhg Murphy". Tipp GAA Archives. Retrieved 30 August 2014.


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