c/o Thomas Murray, Ganaveens, Rahara, County Roscommon - f42 wk06
Jimmy Murray Memorial
To perpetuate the memory of the late Jimmy Murray,
the only Roscommon man to captain a Senior Football Team to All-Ireland Championship success. With the blessing and support of the Murray family, it has been decided to remember Jimmy by erecting a suitable monument of him in his native Knockcroghery which will act as a reminder to us all of a life of great achievement, of his love for Roscommon, devotion to the G.A.A. and his community.
overview
We as proud Knockcroghery people and more importantly, as proud Rossies would like to honour, highlight, and celebrate the achievements of Jimmy Murray one of the greatest Rossies ever by erecting a monument befitting of the man himself.
We hope to achieve this through the work of our dedicated committee, the talented work of Mr. Mark Feeley, and most importantly the generous and kind support of our community both near and far.
This isn't a project for the few to enjoy but for all to be proud of and cherish.
where your money goes
All money collected will go towards the construction and maintenance of the monument.
history
A brief list of Jimmy's achievements and contributions.
- He first wore the Roscommon jersey as a minor in 1934
- He played with the county until he retired from inter-county football in 1948.
- His first All-Ireland title camein 1940 when Roscommon won the All-Ireland Junior Final.
- He captained Roscommon in five senior All-Ireland finals including replays in 1943 and in 1946.
- Jimmy was awarded the 1993 All-Time All-Star Award as no GAA All-Star Awards
- As a club footballer.
- His twenty five year club career began in 1933 at age sixteen,
- Jimmy won two junior county titles
- He played in ten senior county finals from 1941 to 1951, winning six of them. He
- He played with St. Patrick’s until he retired from football in 1958 aged forty-one.
As a hurler,
- Jimmy won a senior county championship with Roscommon Gaels
- two junior county medals with St Patricks.
- He also played on the Roscommon Hurling team.
As an Administrator/Referee and Trainer
- He held the role of secretary in St. Patricks for many years
- An officer on the Mid-Roscommon Board.
- Jimmy served on Central Council for twenty-two years
- President of Roscommon County Board for 15 years.
- He also served his time as a referee
- He rained teams within his club and county.
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