Kilkenny hurling legend Eoin Murphy has announced his retirement from inter-county hurling, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable career with the Kilkenny senior hurlers.
The Glenmore clubman has been one of Kilkenny GAA's most recognisable and consistent performers over the years, producing spectacular saves, memorable moments and outstanding displays between the posts in the famous black and amber jersey.
As Eoin Murphy calls time on his Kilkenny career, we take a look back through some of the best pictures of the legendary goalkeeper in action, capturing the highs, celebrations and unforgettable moments of his time representing Kilkenny.
25. 12 January 2020; Kilkenny goalkeeper Eoin Murphy signs autographs for children after the Walsh Cup Semi-Final match between Kilkenny and Wexford at John Lockes GAA Club, John Locke Park in Callan, Kilkenny. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile
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26. 12 January 2020; Kilkenny goalkeeper Eoin Murphy with eight year old Megan Kelly, from Paulstown, after the Walsh Cup Semi-Final match between Kilkenny and Wexford at John Lockes GAA Club, John Locke Park in Callan, Kilkenny. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile
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27. 5 December 2019; In attendance at the official announcement of UPMCs ten-year naming right partnership with Kilkenny GAA that sees the home of Kilkenny GAA renamed UPMC Nowlan Park, are, from left, Bill Trehy, aged 11, Jeff Tyrrell, aged 12, Kilkenny Senior hurling manager Brian Cody, Kilkenny hurler Eoin Murphy, Kilkenny camogie player Katie Power, David Beirne, Nine times All-Ireland hurling medal winner for Kilkenny Noel Skehan, Ruth Nelson, aged 12, and Holly Kinchella, aged 12. This announcement complements UPMCs association with the GAA / GPA as official healthcare partner to Gaelic players, the established National Concussion Symposium and the UPMC Concussion Network, the first nationwide network established for concussion diagnosis and care. UPMC is the main sponsor of the Waterford IT Vikings GAA Club and headline sponsor of the 2020 UPMC Ashbourne Cup Weekend. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile
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28. 14 November 2019; Kilkenny hurlers departed Dublin Airport for New York today onboard Aer Lingus flight EI105. This is the fourth year that Aer Lingus is involved in the Hurling Classic and sees Irelands only 4-Star airline as the Official Airline of the New York Hurling Classic. Matches take place in Citi Field, home of the New York Mets, on November 16th and are played in the Super 11s format. Limerick will be looking to retain the Hurling Classic title they won in 2018 as they take on Wexford in the first semi-final. Reigning All-Ireland champions Tipperary play Kilkenny in the second semi-final, followed by the final later that day. Pictured is Aer Lingus Captain Brian O'Sullivan with Kilkenny hurler Eoin Murphy. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile
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