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Bonner: Murphy 'good to go' as Donegal gear up for Down

Donegal manager Declan Bonner has addressed fitness concerns over his key players as they prepare to get the Ulster Championship underway against Down on Sunday.

GAA • 22 Jun 21

Greg McCabe, Stephen Sheridan, Aidan Forker and Oisin O'Neill celebrate the concession of a free by Michael Murphy

Bonner: Murphy doesn't get the protection he deserves

Donegal manager Declan Bonner says his captain Michael Murphy is not getting enough protection from referees.

GAA • 18 Nov 20

'There was a lot of pressure attached to it and I really stopped enjoying my football'

Devenney lifts lid on the times he 'dreaded' games

Former Donegal footballer Brendan Devenney looks back on the highs and lows of his career including the period when he found it difficult to enjoy inter-county football.

GAA • 21 May 20

The Glenswilly native was hoping to help his county win a third consecutive Ulster title in the next few weeks

'In rural Ireland, it's massive we get pitches open'

Donegal's Michael Murphy on why fending for yourself in these challenging times only serves to highlight the support structures that are in place for inter-county footballers.

GAA • 18 May 20

Cut from the same cloth: Marc and Paidí Ó Sé shared many attributes on the field

What is it like to be marked by two Ó Sé generations?

Michael Murphy and Pat Spillane joined us on the RTÉ GAA Podcast this week and both shared their memories of coming up against the Ó Sés - training rival Paidí in Spillane's case, while Murphy recalls a tough afternoon in company of Marc in Killarney.

GAA • 17 Apr 20

RTÉ GAA Podcast: Spillane and Murphy on marking an Ó Sé

We continue with the thankless task of picking the best Gaelic football team of The Sunday Game era, this week discussing the full-back line.

GAA • 16 Apr 20

Donegal's development into a potent force is evident

Hidden in the mid-table anonymity of Division 1 of the Allianz National Football League is the team-building success story of the season so far.

GAA • 03 Mar 20

Michael Murphy and John Small both saw red near the final whistle.

McConville: Dublin are 'cynical' when closing out games

Oisin McConville questioned the tactics used by Dublin in their Allianz League win over Donegal and in particular the way they closed out the game.

GAA • 23 Feb 20

Michael Murphy leaving the field in Castlebar on Saturday evening

Murphy backs Super 8s structure despite Donegal woes

Donegal's Michael Murphy is broadly in favour of the current Super 8s structure despite his own county's struggles under the format.

GAA • 07 Aug 19

Michael Murphy and Patrick Horgan have scooped the awards for July

Murphy and Horgan win July Player of the Month awards

Cork hurler Patrick Horgan and Donegal footballer Michael Murphy have been named PwC GAA/GPA Player of the Month award winners for July.

GAA • 07 Aug 19

Michael Murphy lifts the Anglo Celt for the fifth time

Donegal's decade of dominance in Ulster

In the last nine seasons, Donegal have doubled their haul of provincial titles from five to ten, with Michael Murphy captain every time.

GAA • 24 Jun 19

Manus Kelly, who was killed whilst taking part in the Donegal International Rally

Driver killed in rally friend of Donegal captain Murphy

Manus Kelly died while taking part in the race he had won three times and was also a friend of the Donegal captain.

GAA • 23 Jun 19

McCann appeared to place his hand in McMenamin's mouth

Bonner missed McCann incident Brolly deems a 'disgrace'

Declan Bonner did not witness Tiernan McCann's tackle on the Donegal corner-back Stephen McMenamin, which Joe Brolly described as a disgrace.

GAA • 09 Jun 19

Donegal celebrate their Division 2 Allianz League success

Donegal well placed to create more headlines in 2019

In a decade that began with the county well down the footballing pecking order, the years that followed have certainly given Donegal more highs than lows and there is much hope that more positivity can emerge in the weeks ahead.

GAA • 23 May 19

'It wouldn't be a bad thing to have even though it's rubbish,' says Murphy

Murphy rubbishes suggestion he influences referees

Donegal's Michael Murphy says any suggestion about him having an influence on referees is "rubbish".

Football • 09 Apr 19

Donegal promotion hopes back on track with Armagh win

Michael Murphy returned in the nick of time for Donegal as they got their promotion hopes back on track with a narrow victory over Armagh.

GAA • 02 Mar 19

Ryan McHugh, left, and Michael Murphy in action against Dublin the the All-Ireland quarter-finals series last year

Murphy undergoes surgery as McHugh set for return

There has been mixed news for Donegal manager Declan Bonner with Michael Murphy set to miss the first half of their league campaign, while Ryan McHugh is poised for a return to inter-county action.

GAA • 08 Jan 19

McEntee warns new mark rule may backfire

Meath manager Andy McEntee says he won't rush to judge the new playing rules but admits that the offensive mark may force him to push more players back into defence.

GAA • 10 Dec 18

'Michael Murphy, Odhran Mac Niallais and these guys are really quality footballers.'

Bonner hails quality of Murphy and Mac Niallais

Donegal manager Declan Bonner has hailed the performances of Michael Murphy and Odhran Mac Niallais in his side's convincing victory over Roscommon.

GAA • 22 Jul 18

Donegal celebrate their provincial success

Murphy: Fourth Ulster crown as sweet as the first

Michael Murphy says captaining Donegal to a fourth Ulster SFC title is as enjoyable as the first.

Football • 24 Jun 18

A disappointed Joe Kernan after Ireland's loss in Perth

'Murphy was hit by everything bar chairs in the stand'

Ireland manager Joe Kernan has heavily criticised the performance of the referees in the second International Rules Test.

GAA • 18 Nov 17

Ireland keep Series alive with strong fourth quarter

Joe Kernan's Ireland trail by 10 points at halfway point of International Rules Series as Conor McManus saves them from being completely run ragged by a dominant Australian team.

GAA • 13 Nov 17

Michael Murphy's Donegal are bidding to reach the Ulster final for a seventh successive year

Murphy: Donegal young guns have little fear

Michael Murphy says there is "very little fear" among the new crop of young players who have lined out for Donegal in recent months

GAA • 16 Jun 17

Rory Gallagher expects a big summer from Donegal

Rory Gallagher buoyed by 'new team and a new beginning'

Donegal still possess some old dogs for the hard road, but Rory Gallagher believes an injection of youthful exuberance has given them every chance of making their summer stretch all the way to September.

GAA • 16 May 17

Murphy spent time with Top 14 rugby side Clermont Auvergne as part of The Toughest Trade

Michael Murphy content to live the Donegal dream

Donegal captain Michael Murphy says that while professional sport is something that always crosses his mind, he is more than happy with his lot as a Gaelic footballer.

GAA • 02 Mar 17