Frank Murphy (born May 1944) is an

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administrator and former referee. He was secretary of the Cork County Board of the

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1972 to 2018 and has served on numerous Gaelic games committees at national level. Murphy is seen as the most powerful figure in Gaelic games in Cork. At times he has been viewed as a divisive figure due to his central involvement in all three strikes by the

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and

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between 2002 and 2009. Murphy previously served as a referee at the highest levels, taking charge of numerous All-Ireland deciders, while he was also a

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at all levels with various Cork Gaelic football and hurling teams.

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