Career
Born in Glanmire, County Cork, Murphy first excelled at hurling in his youth. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of twenty-three when he first linked up with the Cork senior team He made his senior debut during the 2009 National Hurling League.
Murphy went on to play a minor role for Cork and enjoyed little success.
Throughout his career Murphy made just two championship appearances for Cork. He retired from inter-county hurling after the conclusion of the 2010 championship.