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- ↑ McMahon, James (17 July 2011). "Mick O'Dwyer: What does the future hold?". RTÉ Sport. Retrieved 17 July 2011.
- ↑ "Murphy appointed to Wicklow post". RTÉ Sport. 30 August 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2011.
Updated: Tuesday, 30 Aug 2011 10:28 [...] The appointment of the Rathnew man was confirmed on the Wicklow GAA website on Monday evening...
- ↑ Kennedy, Mark (31 August 2011). "Murphy new Senior football manager: Rathnew man takes over from Mick O'Dwyer". Wicklow People. Retrieved 31 August 2011.
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| Preceded by Mick O'Dwyer | Wicklow Senior Football Manager 2011–2014 | Succeeded by Johnny Magee |