Niamh Murphy

  • Niamh Murphy

  • Career
    Clubs

    Killorglin A.F.C,

    Kerry F.C.
  • Position
    Winger
  • Years at Killorglin
    2018 - 2026

Killorglin A.F.C Memories

Q
Looking back, what are your favourite memories wearing the Killorglin AFC jersey?
A
Meeting new people.
Q
Is there one match that you will never forget? Why?
A
The Sheild Final against Listowel because I scored my first corner kick goal.
Q
What was your proudest moment/performance at Killorglin AFC?
A
Being one of the two first players to make Gaynor Cup squad.

Academy Journey

Q
What are your earliest memories of football with the club?
A
Academy every Saturday morning .
Q
What was your favourite part of academy football?
A
Playing against the boys.
Q
Who were some of your closest teammates growing up?
A
Mia.
Q
What lessons did academy football teach you?
A
Skills, teamwork and fun!

Coaches & Mentors

Q
Is there any advice from a coach that you still think about today?
A
When do you work the hardest? When you don’t have the ball.

Fun Facts & Quick Fire

Q
Favourite football player of all time?
A
Ella Toone.
Q
Favourite current player?
A
Denise O’Sullivan.
Q
Favourite football team outside of Ireland?
A
Man United.
Q
Favourite position to play?
A
Right wing.
Q
Left foot or right foot?
A
Right.

Off the Pitch

Q
Favourite food?
A
Pizza.
Q
Favourite Drink?
A
Tea.
Q
Favourite movie?
A
Mamma Mia.
Q
Favourite TV series?
A
FBI.
Q
Dream holiday destination?
A
Greece.
Q
Hidden talent that people might not know about?
A
Sleeping.
Q
Favourite school subject?
A
English.

This or That

Q
Messi or Ronaldo?
A
Ronaldo.
Q
Premier League or Champions League?
A
Champions League.
Q
Score a winning goal or make a goal-saving tackle?
A
Score a winning goal.
Q
Training session or match day?
A
Match day.
Q
Boots: Classic Black or Bright Colours?
A
Bright Colours

Final Reflection

Q
If you could speak to your younger self on the first day at Killorglin AFC, what would you say?
A
One mistake doesn’t define what you’re capable of doing.
Q
In one word, describe your football journey.
A
Eventful.
Q
What is your favourite phrase or saying?
A
Never give up.