Paul Murphy: 'Someone not from a GAA background would send you to get your head examined'

Kerry’s Paul Murphy at the All-Ireland SFC launch at Ross Castle in Killarney, earlier this month. While fans remember classic Kerry v Tyrone clashes, Murphy doesn’t believe the old rivalries will have ‘any relevance’ to the two groups of players on Saturday. Picture: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Kerry captain Paul Murphy is asked to speak about his father Donal, a man who has served in almost every role in Rathmore GAA club.

One of seven current panelists whose dads are heavily involved with their clubs, Murphy’s tale of his father’s passion for football explains part of why the 30-year-old has scaled the heights he has.