Kieran Murphy (Erin's Own hurler)

Kieran Murphy (born 1983) is an Irish hurler. His league and championship career with the Cork senior team spanned seven seasons from 2002 to 2008.[1]

Not to be confused with Kieran Murphy (Sarsfields hurler).
Kieran Murphy
Personal information
Irish name Ciarán Ó Murchú
Sport Hurling
Position Forward
Born 1983
Glounthaune, County Cork, Ireland
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Nickname Hero
Occupation Bank official
Club(s)
Years Club
 Erin's Own
Club titles
Cork titles 2
Inter-county(ies)*
Years County Apps (scores)
2002-2008
 Cork 11 (2-08)
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 2
All-Irelands 1
NHL 0
All Stars 0
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 18:28, 2 April 2018.

Born in Glounthaune, County Cork, Murphy first played competitive hurling and Gaelic football at Coláiste an Phiarsaigh. He simultaneously came to prominence at juvenile and underage levels with the Erin's Own club, before eventually becoming a dual player with the club's adult teams. Murphy won back-to-back county championship medals in 2006 and 2007.

Murphy made his debut on the inter-county scene when he was selected for the Cork minor teams as a dual player in 2000. He enjoyed two championship seasons with the minor teams, winning All-Ireland medals in both codes. Murphy subsequently joined both Cork under-21 teams, winning a Munster medal with the footballers in 2004. By this stage he had joined the Cork senior hurling team, making his debut during the 2002 league. Murphy enjoyed a number of successful seasons, culminating with the winning of an All-Ireland medal in 2005. He also won two Munster medals.

Honours
Erin's Own
Cork

References
  1. "Lead role for Hero in Cork attack". Irish Times. 24 March 2007. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
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