Frank Murphy (sports administrator)
Frank Murphy (born May 1944) is an Irish Gaelic games administrator and former referee. He was secretary of the Cork County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association 1972 to 2018 and has served on numerous Gaelic games committees at national level.[1]
Frank Murphy | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of the Cork County Board | |
| In office 1 January 1973 – 17 December 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Con Murphy |
| Succeeded by | Kevin O'Donovan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 1944 Blackrock, County Cork, Ireland |
| Occupation | Gaelic games administrator |
Murphy is seen as the most powerful figure in Gaelic games in Cork. At times he has been viewed as a divisive figure due to his central involvement in all three strikes by the Cork senior hurling team and Cork senior football team between 2002 and 2009.[2]
Murphy previously served as a referee at the highest levels, taking charge of numerous All-Ireland deciders, while he was also a selector at all levels with various Cork Gaelic football and hurling teams.
References
- Leen, Tony (12 July 2014). "Frankly speaking... with Cork GAA Board secretary Frank Murphy". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
- Breheny, Martin (14 February 2009). "Part of the solution or part of the problem?". Irish Independent. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
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