Fearghal Purcell is an

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former sportsperson. He played

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for the Dublin county team, and was also an

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er.

Playing career

Purcell is a former member of the Dublin senior squad. He currently plays for

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and represented the

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, that won the

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. He kicked six goals in the tournament, including one goal in the final against

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.Hogan Stand
Aussie Rules success for Irish, 30 August 2011

References

1980 births Living people Dublin inter-county Gaelic footballers Gaelic footballers who switched code Irish players of Australian rules football Sportspeople from Dublin (city) {{Dublin-gaelic-football-bio-stub