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Anthony McGurk

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About Anthony McGurk

Anthony McGurk was a British gaelic football player.

Anthony 'Tony' McGurk is a former Gaelic footballer who played for the Derry county team in the 1970s and 1980s. He won three Ulster Championships with the side (1970, 1975 and 1976). McGurk played club football with Erin's Own GAC Lavey, where he won the All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship in 1991, as well as Ulster Club and Derry Club Championships.

McGurk won All-Stars in 1973 and 1975 and hence became the first player to win All-Star awards in different positions.

He now lives in Derry City and has been one of the leading figures behind the scenes in the Steelstown club.

Personal life McGurk was born in Lavey and attended school at St Columb's College in Derry. He qualified from Queen's University Belfast as a civil engineer. He worked for the Road Service for a number of years before joining Derry City Council and being appointed City Engineer in 1992. McGurk worked as Deputy Town Clerk for three years before being appointed Town Clerk and Chief Executive in 2003.

His brother Johnny also played for Derry and part of the 1993 All-Ireland Championship winning side, winning an All-Star for his performances. Brother, Hugh Martin captained Derry in the 1980s.

Honours County Ulster Senior Football Championship - Winner (3): 1970, 1975, 1976 Ulster Senior Football Championship - Runner up: 1971, 1977 All-Ireland Under-21 Football Championship - Winner (1): 1968 Ulster Under-21 Football Championship - Winner (1/2?): 1967?, 1968

Club All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship - Winner (1): 1991 Ulster Senior Club Football Championship - Winner (1/2?): 1990, 1992? Derry Senior Football Championship - Winner (3/4/5?): 1977, 1988, 1990, 1992? 1993? Derry Senior Football Championship - Runner up: 1971, 1980 Underage awards

Individual All Star - Winner (2): 1973, 1975

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Important facts

Born
County Londonderry
Nationality
Awards
GAA GPA Gaelic Football All Star

Frequently asked questions

Who was Anthony McGurk?

Gaelic football player

When was Anthony McGurk born?

Anthony McGurk was born in County Londonderry.

What was Anthony McGurk's occupation?

Anthony McGurk was a gaelic football player.

What nationality was Anthony McGurk?

Anthony McGurk was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Anthony McGurk

· Wikidata: Q4773070

· DBpedia: Anthony McGurk

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