Lachlan Murray

Lachlan Murray
Personal information
Irish name Lachlan Ó Muirí
Sport Gaelic football
Position Full forward
Born 2003 (age 20–21)
Club(s)
Years Club
2021–
 Desertmartin
Inter-county(ies)
Years County
2022–
 Derry
Inter-county titles
Ulster titles 2
All-Irelands 0
NFL 1

Lachlan Murray (born 2003) is an Irish Gaelic footballer who plays for the Derry county team and the Desertmartin club.

Playing career

Club

Murray joined the Desertmartin senior team in 2021, and helped the team reach the final of the Derry Junior Football Championship. On 30 October 2021, Murray scored six frees as Desertmartin had a ten-point win over Seán Dolans.[1]

Inter-county

Minor and under-20

On 2 July 2021, Murray was at full forward for the 2020 Ulster minor final against Monaghan. Having scored five points, Murray was sent off in the 44th minute of the match. Derry held on to win by 1–15 to 0–15.[2] Derry lodged an appeal against Murray's red card,[3] and he was subsequently cleared to play the All-Ireland semi-final against Meath,[4] which Derry went on to win.[5] On 18 July 2021, Murray scored 1–2 against Kerry in the All-Ireland final as Derry won the 2020 All-Ireland Minor Football Championship.[6] For his performances in the championship, Murray was named at full forward on the Minor Football Team of the Year.[7]

Murray was on the Derry under-20 panel in 2023. He scored 1–1 in the first round win over Fermanagh,[8] but didn't feature for the rest of the championship due to a rule that bars players from playing with their U20 and senior teams within seven days of each other.[9] Derry contested the Ulster final against Down on 26 April, but Murray didn't play as Derry lost the final by 2–11 to 0–9.[10]

Senior

Murray joined the Dery senior panel ahead of the 2022 season.[11] On 29 January, Murray made his National League debut, scoring a point in a win over Down.[12] Murray made his championship debut on 1 May, coming on as a late substitute as Derry beat defending All-Ireland champions Tyrone.[13] On 29 May, Murray came on as a substitute in the Ulster final against Donegal as Derry won their first Ulster championship in 24 years.[14] Murray was again used as a sub in the All-Ireland semi-final on 9 July, scoring a late consolation goal in Derry's five-point loss to Galway.[15]

On 2 April 2023, Derry faced Dublin in the Division 2 league final. Murray was brought on in the second half, as Dublin won the match by seven points.[16] Derry faced Armagh in their second consecutive Ulster final on 14 May. Murray scored a late point in extra-time to put Derry into the lead, but Armagh sent the game to a penalty shoot-out. Derry won the shoot-out 3–1, winning back-to-back Ulster titles.[17] On 16 July, Murray came on as a late substitute in Derry's All-Ireland semi-final loss to defending champions Kerry.[18]

In the 2024 league, Derry topped the table, qualifying for the final against Dublin.[19] Murray started the final at corner forward, and scored three points as Derry won the league for the first time since 2008 after a penalty shoot-out win.[20]

Honours

Derry

Desertmartin

Individual

  • Electric Ireland GAA Minor Football Team of the Year: 2020

References

  1. ^ Wilson, Michael (30 October 2021). "Desertmartin regain Junior Championship title as superb second half ends Dolan's dreams". Derry Journal. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  2. ^ McMullan, Michael (2 July 2021). "Derry minors secure third title in six seasons after dramatic finale". Derry Now. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  3. ^ McMullan, Michael (5 July 2021). "Derry appeal Lachlan Murray's red card". Derry Now. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  4. ^ Wilson, Michael (7 July 2021). "Derry Minor manager Boyle delighted as 'devastated' Murray cleared for All Ireland semi-final showdown with Meath". Derry Journal. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  5. ^ McMullan, Michael (12 July 2021). "Second half show powers Derry minors into All-Ireland final with win over Meath". The Irish News. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  6. ^ Egan, Kevin (18 July 2021). "Derry take All-Ireland minor glory after Kerry epic". RTÉ. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
  7. ^ Barry, Stephen (26 July 2021). "Derry and Kerry lead the way in Minor Football Team of the Year". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  8. ^ Cauldwell, Gareth (29 March 2023). "Derry cruise past Fermanagh into Ulster U20 Championship last four". The Irish News. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  9. ^ O'Kane, Cahair (17 April 2023). "Key men on both sides set to miss U20 final unless DRA step in". The Irish News. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  10. ^ Malone, Steve (26 April 2023). "EirGrid Ulster U20 Final: Down finish with a flourish". Gaelic Athletic Association. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  11. ^ Tunney, Liam (5 January 2022). "Young stars join up with Derry's provisional football squad". Derry Now. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  12. ^ Doherty, Steven (29 January 2022). "Derry swan past under-strength Down in Owenbeg". RTÉ. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  13. ^ Bogue, Declan (1 May 2022). "13-man Tyrone stunned as Derry outgun reigning Ulster and All-Ireland champions". The42.ie. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
  14. ^ Bogue, Declan (29 May 2022). "Underdogs Derry beat Donegal in extra-time to win first title in 24 years". The42.ie. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
  15. ^ Crowe, Dermot (9 July 2022). "Damien Comer double does the damage as Galway see off Derry to book place in All-Ireland final". Irish Independent. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  16. ^ Keane, Paul (2 April 2023). "Four-goal Dublin secure Division 2 title in Croke Park". RTÉ. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  17. ^ Keys, Colm (14 May 2023). "Odhran Lynch the shoot-out hero as Derry deny Armagh to retain Ulster SFC crown". Irish Independent. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  18. ^ Manning, Gordon (16 July 2023). "Champions Kerry back in the All-Ireland final after edging Derry out with late flurry of scores". The Irish Times. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  19. ^ Wilson, Michael (24 March 2024). "Allianz FL D1: Derry secure final spot and relegate Roscommon". Gaelic Athletic Association. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  20. ^ Mac Lochlainn, Rónan (31 March 2024). "Derry outlast Dublin on penalties in epic league final". RTÉ. Retrieved 31 March 2024.