Career
Mullan has been described as "one of Derry"s greatest forwards" and one of Derry"s best ever players. Mullan was born in the townland of Galvin, between Dungiven and Drumsurn on 27 April 1923. In the latter half of his life he was a publican in Portrush.
He died peacefully on 14 December 2008 at his home in Portrush, County Antrim at the age of 85.
Inter-county He scored 1-01 in that game (1 goals and 1 point—each goal equals 3 points. 1 x 3 + 1 = 4 points, see Gaelic Athletic Association scoring rules).
A particularly memorable game was a 1951 McKenna Cup game against Fermanaghable in which he scored 3-05. His last county game was against Tyrone in the 1955 Ulster Senior Football Championship.
Club Derry Senior Football Championship: County Doctor Doctor