In this memorable and historic interview with Weeshie recorded at Jimmy's pub in Knockcroghery, he brings us on a wonderful journey back to his early football days of the thirties and recalls in vivid detail those memorable All Ireland victories. His beautiful rich and soft voice will captivate and enthrall, and he finishes with a wonderful rendering of the song about his own place, Knockcroghery.  A timeless, priceless interview.

Jimmy Murray is regarded as one of the Gaelic Athletic Association's most decorated Gaelic footballers. The Knockcroghery man is one of only eight captains to lift the Sam Maguire Cup twice. The other seven captains are Declan O'Sullivan and Joe Barrett of Kerry, J. J. O'Reilly of Cavan, Seán Flanagan of Mayo, Enda Colleran of Galway, Tony Hanahoe of Dublin and Brian Dooher of Tyrone. Murray was also the only Roscommon man ever to captain the county to ultimate glory. He was the first man ever to captain a team to back-to-back All-Ireland senior football wins and also still has the distinction of being the only captain to have led a team in five separate All-Ireland senior final match appearances (1943, 1943 replay, 1944, 1946, 1946 replay.

Intercounty Football Achievements
1 All-Ireland Junior Title 1940
2 All-Ireland Senior Titles 1943, 1944 (captain of both)
4 Connacht Senior Titles 1943, 1944, 1946, 1947

Born: May 5th, 1917
Died: January 23rd, 2007

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