It’s the news that all Donegal fans did not want to hear but would also be not surprised – that for a second time Michael Murphy has retired from intercounty football.
The four-time All-Star made his debut in 2007 and captained Donegal for much of his career, becoming one of the county’s most recognisable players.
He stepped away first in 2022 but would return ahead of the 2025 season to win an Ulster title a fourth All Star and a Footballer of the Year nomination.
His honours include six Ulster titles, a National Football League title and, of course, the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship in 2012.
It’s another blow for Donegal Manager Jim McGuinness who in recent weeks also lost Finnbarr Roarty to the AFL
Highland’s Match Analyst and former Donegal Player Brendan Devenney says Michael Murphy is the best player to ever play with Donegal:
