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27 Oct 2025

Gallery: Fourteen memorable moments from Michael Murphy's career . . . so far

Here are fourteen moments to celebrate the return of the man who wore number 14 throughout his career and is widely regarded as Donegal's greatest player

2019: Final Ulster title and third All-Star 

In Bonner’s second season in charge, he guided Donegal to their 10th Ulster title in the county’s history and only the second time they ever did it back-to-back after beating Cavan in the final. 

This season was one of Murphy’s most impressive seasons with such individual performances like the county’s 1-20 to 1-20 drawn Super 8s match against Kerry in Croke Park standing out. 

The Glenswilly man scored 1-7 including a pressure penalty and the last-gasp free to secure a draw. 

Such a performance landed him his third and final All-Star, with the Donegal captain now having three All-Star awards in three different positions. 

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