Sligo's John Murphy becomes third GAA presidential candidate

Murphy joins Ger Ryan and Derek Kent in the race to succeed Jarlath Burns

John Murphy was Sligo chairman between 2006 and 2010 and Connacht chairman between 2021 and 2024. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Former Connacht and Sligo chairman John Murphy is the third nomination to succeed Jarlath Burns as GAA president in 2027.

Murphy was nominated by his club Tubbercurry at county convention on Monday evening and joins Ger Ryan and Derek Kent in February’s election.