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Michael Murphy won the All-Ireland title in 2012

Murphy wants August Bank Holiday football final

All-Ireland winner Michael Murphy has no qualms about moving the football final and has even called for the inter-county season to be condensed further.

GAA • 01 Mar 17

Michael Murphy believes that the younger crop of players coming through can make their mark with the senior team

Murphy: Period of transition will benefit Donegal

Following a raft of retirements and players opting to take a break from football, Michael Murphy is confident that this transition period for Donegal football can yield a positive return and so keep the county near the top of the inter-county scene.

GAA • 18 Jan 17

Michael Murphy: 'It injects a lot of positivity and freshness into the squad.'

Murphy puts faith in young guns to spark Donegal

Michael Murphy said the injection of youth in the Donegal camp has reinvigorated the panel after he clocked up his 100th appearance for his county on Sunday.

GAA • 04 Jan 16

Michael Murphy out for Galway clash - report

Former Donegal forward Brendan Devenney has claimed Michael Murphy is out of the county's round 4B qualifier clash with Galway this evening.

GAA • 01 Aug 15

Michael Murphy's contribution came under the spotlight after Donegal cleared the first hurdle in Ulster

VIDEO: How good is Michael Murphy?

Colm O'Rourke and Pat Spillane respond to Joe Brolly's assertion that Donegal's Michael Murphy is the most "influential player in Gaelic football".

GAA • 18 May 15

Luke Hodge and Michael Murphy contest the ball

Ireland captain Murphy admits better team won

Captain Michael Murphy offered no excuses for Ireland’s defeat to Australia, admitting that the better team won.

GAA • 22 Nov 14

James O'Donoghue surrounded by Donegal players in the 2012 All-Ireland quarter-final

How to curb Murphy and O'Donoghue's enthusiasm

Views from the opposing camps as to how to limit the threat of Michael Murphy and James O'Donoghue in Sunday's All-Ireland SFC final

Football • 18 Sep 14

Donegal are big outsiders for the semi-final clash

Donegal's Murphy not treating Dublin differently

Donegal’s Michael Murphy is not giving too much away as to how the side will approach the challenge of Dublin in Sunday’s All-Ireland SFC semi-final at Croke Park.

Football • 29 Aug 14

Laois hurler Stephen Maher (L) and Donegal footballer Michael Murphy with their awards at Croke Park

Murphy and Maher are Players of the Month

Donegal's Michael Murphy (football) and Laois' Stephen Maher (hurling) have won the GAA/GPA Player of the Month awards for May.

GAA • 10 Jun 14

Michael Murphy faces a big decision ahead of the International Rules series

Murphy left with club v country decision

Ireland International Rules captain Michael Murphy will face a club versus country dilemma next weekend.

Football • 09 Oct 13

Captain Michael Murphy (l) may have to play a Donegal county final the day after the first Test

Earley: Club v country dilemma not ideal

Ireland International Rules boss Paul Earley says preparations for the series against Australia are hampered by the club games.

GAA • 08 Oct 13

Captain Michael Murphy led Donegal to only their second ever All-Ireland title last year

Murphy: Donegal hurting after Ulster final defeat

Donegal full-forward Michael Murphy says Laois will prove tough opposition in their fourth round qualifier this weekend as the team prepare to move from their Ulster final disappointment.

Football • 24 Jul 13

Michael Murphy suffered a broken thumb at Nottingham

Murphy sidelined after Sunday fall

Leading apprentice Michael Murphy is set for a spell on the sidelines after breaking his thumb in a fall at Nottingham on Sunday.

Racing • 10 Jun 13

Kieran Donaghy of Kerry in the snow in Ballybofey yesterday

Victory over Kerry 'vital' for Donegal

Donegal forward Michael Murphy has described his team's win over Kerry as 'vital'.

Football • 11 Mar 13

Murphy is hoping that Donegal fans will swell the stands and terraces of Croke Park on Sunday

Murphy family will be divided on All-Ireland day

Sunday’s All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final will surely be a day of mixed emotions for Michael Murphy’s father – a Mayo native whose son is the Donegal captain.

Football • 20 Sep 12

Donegal wait on Murphy and Kavanagh

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness has admitted that Michael Murphy and Rory Kavanagh are doubtful starters for the Ulster SFC quarter-final clash with Derry on Saturday.

Football • 13 Jun 12

Michael Murphy