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Listen: Michael Murphy ‘proud as punch and over the moon’ after Ulster win

written by Chris McNulty June 24, 2018
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Michael Murphy surveyed a familiar sight as he look down from the Gerry Arthurs Stand after taking receipt of the Anglo Celt Cup.

Donegal have won the Ulster title nine times now and Murphy has been captain for four of those wins.

Michael Murphy lifts the Anglo Celt after Sunday’s Ulster final. Photo Evan Logan

It is quite the record for the Glenswilly man, who added 2018 to his triumphs of 2011, 2012 and 2014 this afternoon – and says the feeling is as good as it ever was.

“It’s very much the same picture, just looking down at the Donegal people, proud as punch and over the moon,” Murphy said.

“I’m delighted to be able to do it after what’s been a hard few years for us.

“It feels fairly similar to what it did on day one. it’s just brilliant to do. It’s good to get the win and we’ll try and push on for the Super 8s.”

 Listen to the full interview below …

Listen: Michael Murphy ‘proud as punch and over the moon’ after Ulster win was last modified: June 24th, 2018 by Chris McNulty
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Chris McNulty

Author of 'Boxing In Donegal: A History (2021)' - the definitive history of the sport in County Donegal - and 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the 2019 memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.

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