About Barry Murphy
Born 1959. Barry Murphy is an Irish association football player.
Barry Murphy (born 1 April 1959) was an Irish soccer player during the 1980s. He earned 1 cap under Jack Charlton for the Irish national team.
He represented St Patrick's Athletic, Bohemians, Shamrock Rovers F.C., Kilkenny City and Athlone Town during his career in the League of Ireland. He signed for the Gypsies in 1981/82 from St. Pats and made his debut against Sligo Rovers in September 1981. He captained Bohs in 1986/87 and made 148 league appearances (7 goals) and 6 European appearances for the club before signing for Rovers at the beginning of the 1988/89 season. Murphy scored 2 goals in 91 appearances for the Hoops.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Barry Murphy?
Irish footballer, born 1959
When was Barry Murphy born?
Barry Murphy was born on 1 April 1959 in Dublin.
What is Barry Murphy's occupation?
Barry Murphy is an association football player.
What nationality is Barry Murphy?
Barry Murphy is Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Barry Murphy (footballer, born 1959)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Barry Murphy. https://biography.guide/barry-murphy-association-football-player-1959/
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