Sad passing of Ulster GAA's Danny Murphy
December 07, 2016
Danny Murphy RIP.
It's with sadness that we report the passing of former Ulster GAA secretary Danny Murphy this morning.
The Down native was the public face of Ulster GAA for more than a decade before announcing his decision to retire in August, due to ill health, and had served on the provincial council for 35 years.
The Ulster Council hosted a special dinner to recognise Danny's contribution at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry in August and it was an opportunity to thank him for his unstinting dedication, commitment and service to the GAA in Ulster.
At the time, Ulster GAA stated: "Danny has delivered an outstanding contribution to the association since his playing days - representing his beloved St Mary's GAC Burren in football from 1967 until 1985 and playing hurling with Rostrevor from 1978 until 1987 and Warrenpoint 1988 and 1989.
"As a Manager and Selector he was involved with a number of Down county teams including the National League winning team of 1983, Minors from 1988 - 1991 and the U-21 and Senior teams in the early 90s - including the 1994 All Ireland Senior winners.
"Danny's administrative career began with his appointment to the Down County board as a club delegate. Election to the role of as Assistant Secretary of Down followed in the early 80s and he continued on this path, ultimately becoming Chairman of the Down County Board in 1990.
"His role in the Ulster Council began in 1981 when he was elected as Down delegate to Comhairle Uladh and in the intervening 35 years he has held every Officership - Treasurer (1986-1994), Vice President (1995-1997) and President (1998-2001).
"During this time Danny achieved the unique distinction of becoming the only person to have held the roles of Secretary and President of Comhairle Uladh at the same time, when he became Rúnaí/Secretary and Chief Executive in 1997."
Funeral arrangements:
Reposing at his home (72 Grinan Road) from 7.30pm this evening. Funeral mass will take place in St Mary's Church, Burren at 12 noon on Saturday. More to follow...
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- Uachtarán CLG (@uachtaranclg) December 7, 2016
