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Plans unveiled for Jamesie Murray statue in Knockcroghery

Jul 25, 2022 14:08 By Shannonside News
Plans unveiled for Jamesie Murray statue in Knockcroghery
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The launch took place on Friday evening.

A Roscommon community group has officially launched plans for a memorial to the county's most famous GAA captain.

Jimmy Murray captained the Roscommon senior football team to victory in the 1943 & 1944, the county's only wins in it's history.

The Knockcroghery man passed away in 2007 at the age of 89 and is remembered as one of the GAAs most decorated footballers.

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A local community group in Knockcroghery have come together to install a monument to the well known Roscommon man.

Comprised of members of Murray family and local residents, the group plan to have a monument carved out of a solid block of limestone by sculptor Mark Feeley.

The committee officially launched their plans at a special meeting held in Knockcroghery over the weekend.

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