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Vinnie Murphy

Vincent 'Vinnie' Murphy is a former Gaelic footballer and media personality who played at senior level for the Dublin county team.

He played with Junior club Trinity Gaels of Donaghmede throughout his career with Dublin.

He left for them for work purposes to live in Kerry, where he lined out for the Kerins O Rahillys club from 1996–1999 winning multiple Town Championships and a County League in 1999 against An Ghealteact scoring 1-4 in the final. He averaged over seven points a game in his time in Tralee for the club.

He returned in 2000 to Trinity Gaels but left in 2003 to join their neighbours, St Monica's of Edenmore.

Working initially in a coaching capacity with St Monica's, he guided them to the Dublin Division 6 title in 2003. Following his playing transfer, Murphy resumed his duties at full forward from 2004 onwards, with Monica's narrowly missing out on the end-of-season playoffs in 2004 and 2005.

However, the team recovered from their near-misses and, in 2006, completed a league and cup double. The team won the Division 5 title, losing only once throughout the campaign and defeating their nearest rivals, St Brigid's of Castleknock by 5-11 to 0-6 in the decisive game. They also picked up the Conlon Cup, defeating Round towers of Clondalkin in the final.

Murphy graciously received the 2006 Terry Monaghan award for Outstanding Clubman of the Year, for his efforts both on and off the pitch. In 2007, St Monica's won promotion to Division 3 and captured the cup under Vinnie's management.

He made his debut for Dublin in 1988 while still in the Minor ranks.

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