Christy Murray

Christy Murray (born 1960s), Until the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the sport, Murray had not missed a competitive Donegal game since the 1990s.

Biography Murray is from Raphoe.

Murray first attended a Donegal match as a supporter during the 1980s, to see the team at under-21 level.

A decision by Croke Park officials to prevent Murray entering the stadium with his pipes before a 2020 National Football League match against Dublin proved contentious; he was told not to play his pipes during matches even though he had been abiding by this since the beginning. He spent forty minutes pleading his case as stewards attempted to confiscate his instrument and security personnel then told him would never be allowed in again with his pipes. A spokeswoman for Croke Park claimed Murray himself had not been denied entry to the stadium (though neglected to mention his pipes). He was personally, and officially, welcomed on this occasion.

Murray has performed on Highland Radio. He became a grandfather in October 2020.