The late Brendan Murphy It was with deep regret that we received the news of the sudden death in Stamford Hill, London of Brendan Murphy. A native of Newtownforbes, Brendan is fondly remembered in Clonguish GAA circles as a player of exceptional talent and promise during the halcyon days of the sixties. A Juvenile Championship medal in 1959 was followed by success in the Minor Championship of 1961. In the same year he helped St Mels College to a Leinster Colleges Junior title. Graduation to the Clonguish senior panel came at the tender age of 17 and Brendan was to feature prominently in four successful campaigns (1962-1966). His swashbuckling displays at right half back in the County finals of 1964 against Longford Slashers and in 1965 when Granard provided the opposition will forever live in the fold memory of his native parish. He seemed destined to play a pivotal role in the fortunes of the club and the county for many years to come but emigration intervened and we were never to witness his special gifts on the playing fields again. As the present crop of Clonguish players prepare to contest the semi-final of this years Senior Championship it is appropriate that they should remember and salute Brendan Murphy, who helped to fashion the club's proud tradition when he wore the green and white with elegance, distinction and pride. To Brendan's wife Anne, to his children, Bernard, Angeline and Abigail, his brother Maurice (Ballinamuck), Michael (Plymouth), his sister Catherine and loving mother Margaret (Newtownforbes) we extend our very sincere sympathy. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam. (PB) Courtesy of The Longford Leader 06/10/2006 Tweet

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