In a statement published on his social media accounts, Murphy explained that the time had come "to announce my retirement from the Kilkenny Senior Hurling Team". Initially tasting Walsh Cup action in 2009, Murphy didn’t establish himself in the Kilkenny team until 2011, when he made both his League and Championship debuts against Wexford. Aerially strong and a sweet striker, he quickly established himself in a Kilkenny defence that would shed generational talents like JJ Delaney and Tommy Walsh after 2014. Read More"Thanks to all my teammates down through the year and the journey you brought me on," Murphy wrote in his retirement statement. A special thank you to all my relatives and friends also.

Source: Irish Independent January 15, 2021 09:22 UTC