# Murphy's Law

Last year

2022

'I asked myself, ‘f**k, what else have I got apart from rugby?'

Barry Murphy initially struggled with the sporting afterlife until a couple of old friends – including the late Anthony Foley – helped out.

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Sep 11th 2022, 10:00 AM

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# ties that bind

'This conversation needs to happen, but I also think what would Kylie get out of it?'

Ireland assistant manager and former Wexford Youths boss Tom Elmes on Kylie Murphy’s international potential, and the bigger picture of coaching.

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Dec 15th 2021, 7:30 AM

# Murphy's Law

Oisin Murphy strikes late on Buzz to land Cesarewitch for Nicky Henderson

Murphy scores big win in jockeys’ championship race after after failing a breath test at Newmarket on Friday.

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Oct 9th 2021, 4:36 PM

# Murphy's Law

Former Ireland goalkeeper still producing 'exceptional' performances at 40

Joe Murphy’s professional playing career in English football has spanned a remarkable 23 seasons.

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Sep 25th 2021, 5:59 AM

# Murphy's Law

Former Ireland international to play into his 40s after signing new Tranmere Rovers deal

Joe Murphy isn’t ready to call it a day just yet.

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Jun 11th 2021, 11:39 AM

# Captain Fantastic

'We often joke that we literally feel like full-time professionals without getting paid'

Wexford Youths great Kylie Murphy reflects on 10 years of the Women’s National League, and the strides made this off-season.

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Mar 20th 2021, 3:00 PM

# Murphy's Law

Ulster coach left bemused after red card ruins Pro14 dream

Ulster’s Andrew Warwick was dismissed in last night’s 38-19 defeat to Leinster – a defeat that ends their chances of making the final.

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Mar 7th 2021, 7:07 AM

# Murphy's Law

Geordan Murphy leaves Leicester Tigers after 23 years with Premiership club

Murphy’s role as Leicester director of rugby has ended with immediate effect.

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Nov 13th 2020, 2:31 PM

# my boy blue

Former Ireland striker Daryl Murphy returns home to sign on with Waterford

John Sheridan hailed a ‘massive, massive signing’.

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Aug 31st 2020, 3:16 PM

# Murphy's Law

Another blow for Scotland as Jonny Gray is ruled out for remainder of Six Nations

The 25-year-old lock suffered a hand injury during Saturday’s defeat to England.

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Feb 10th 2020, 4:02 PM

Poll: Do you think the Verona Murphy and Dara Murphy controversies will affect Fine Gael?

Leo Varadkar said that party members and activists around the country feel “intensely” that reputational damage has been done.

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Dec 19th 2019, 10:00 AM

# Murphy's Law

'I look at how Stephen Cluxton operates' - Kilkerrin-Clonberne goalkeeper Lisa Murphy

The Galway side will try to derail a star-studded Mourneabbey side.

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Nov 23rd 2019, 7:30 AM

# captain kylie

'Three trophies last year, one this year... to us, it's not good enough but we'll take it'

Inspirational as ever, Wexford Youths captain Kylie Murphy popped up with the winner in yesterday’s FAI Cup final.

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Nov 4th 2019, 4:39 PM

# Murphy's Law

'It was definitely one of the hardest things I've ever done... the ring is on now so I'm not so bad!'

Kylie Murphy’s unconditional love for Wexford Youths through the highs and lows is summed up by missing some of her own wedding celebrations for Champions League football.

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Nov 2nd 2019, 7:15 AM

# Murphy's Law

'Top-class' Rochford and 'older statesmen' - Donegal captain hopeful for continuity in 2020

Michael Murphy would rather look forward than back.

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Aug 8th 2019, 7:30 AM

# Murphy's Law

'It would have been disappointing to come out with nothing - but we still have to win in Castlebar'

Donegal’s captain fantastic Michael Murphy saved the day with a last-gasp free against Kerry. But it’s all about the next day.

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Jul 23rd 2019, 6:45 AM

# Murphy's Law

Michael Murphy's influence on Donegal runs far deeper than scores and assists

We take a closer look at Murphy’s impact in yesterday’s Ulster final.

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Jun 24th 2019, 6:45 PM

# Murphy's Law

'Joe told me he hadn't seen enough of me. I knew I needed to move'

Now very much an adopted Ulsterman, Jordi Murphy hopes his big-game performances for the province will get him into the Ireland team.

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Jan 27th 2019, 8:21 PM

# Murphy's Law

Northern exposure: Jordi Murphy relishing new challenge as he settles into Belfast life

The Irish international has hit form for his new side.

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Dec 19th 2018, 8:26 AM

# dáil divides

'Taoiseach, I can only surmise that you are delusional': Mary Lou says Leo should sack his housing minister

There had been reports that the Junior Minister would abstain from voting on the motion of no confidence in her government colleague.

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Sep 25th 2018, 2:55 PM

# Murphy's Law

Murphy takes interim charge of Leicester Tigers after O'Connor dismissal

The former Ireland fullback is promoted from his assistant coach role.

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Sep 3rd 2018, 7:36 PM

# Murphy's Law

Galway United appoint all-time record goalscorer as new manager

Alan Murphy will continue in his role as U17 manager while steering United’s first team.

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Jul 3rd 2018, 7:28 PM

# self-exile

'I love playing for Ireland but you have to really want to be there. I had no motivation to go again'

A draining World Cup experience has taken its toll as Jenny Murphy explains her decision to take a break from rugby.

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Jan 12th 2018, 7:52 AM

# Murphy's Law

Murphy hungry to build his coaching CV on the long road back to Ireland

The former Ireland international is back home this weekend as Leicester face Munster, and he makes no secret of his desire to return permanently.

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Dec 8th 2017, 9:30 PM

# bolter

Barbarian days a welcome change of pace and set Jordi Murphy up for Fiji

The Leinster man is back on the international scene for the first time since Chicago.

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Nov 17th 2017, 6:30 AM

# Murphy's Law

If O'Neill is looking for a poacher, what about the Championship's top scorer?

The Nottingham Forest attacker is in terrific form.

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Sep 27th 2017, 1:36 AM

# Murphy's Law

Murphy leaves Newcastle's Dublin training camp to finalise move to Championship club

The 23-time capped Ireland international is set to join Nottingham Forest.

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Jul 21st 2017, 10:45 AM

# Murphy's Law

'I was like 'I'm not leaving now, there's 15 minutes to go in the biggest game of Irish history possibly''

Jordi Murphy is making good progress on his road to recovery after suffering a horrific injury against New Zealand last November.

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Feb 17th 2017, 3:21 PM

# Murphy's Law

Templeogue's Lorcan Murphy puts down tasty reverse dunk against UCC

Bam.

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Oct 24th 2016, 6:24 PM

# Murphy's Law

9 struggles people with the surname 'Murphy' will understand

It’s not easy, you know.

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Apr 27th 2016, 6:26 PM

15 facts of life for Irish people with a weird last name

You’re no Kelly or Murphy.

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Jan 31st 2016, 6:00 PM

# Murphy's Law

The curious case of the Fine Gael minister, the broken-down car and 214km garda dig-out

Dara Murphy is under pressure today after he asked gardaí to drive him from Cork to Dublin Airport earlier this month.

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Sep 25th 2015, 2:30 PM

Goal of the championship? Michael Murphy's hand of god carves Galway apart

Pure class.

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Aug 1st 2015, 8:11 PM

'I like the mentality of the Irish fighter - an aggressive style & flair outside the ring'

Dropkick Murphys’ Ken Casey talks about shipping Irish boxers up to Boston & Corkman Spike O’Sullivan’s bout tonight.

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May 23rd 2015, 7:15 PM

# for the day that's in it

Fifteen MORE of the best places in Ireland to have a sunny pint after work

You spoke, we listened. Here are 15 more suggestions for after-work drinking spots.

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Apr 17th 2015, 6:20 PM

# Murphy's Law

This MEP got a visit from the sheriff over unpaid Property Tax

Paul Murphy’s questioned the timing of the visit, just a few weeks out from the European elections.

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May 6th 2014, 10:48 AM

# Murphy's Law

'I'll play wherever I'm asked': why versatility is Jordi Murphy's strongest suit

Back-row earned his first Irish caps, a Six Nations winners’ medal, and a Young Player of the Year nomination this season.

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May 2nd 2014, 4:27 PM

# The Rage

9 tiny things that drive you completely MAD

Join us for a brief moment of RAGE.

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Jul 6th 2013, 1:00 PM

# Murphy's Law

'This is a big year' -- Murphy still determined to raise the Banner

The Clooney Quin stalwart is still leading by example for Clare.

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Jun 27th 2013, 3:04 PM

# typical

13 things in life you can always count on

It’s pretty much like ten thousand spoons when all you need is a knife.

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Jun 16th 2013, 1:00 PM