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Anthony Molloy (Gaelic footballer)

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Anthony Molloy
Personal information
Irish name Antóin Ó Maolmhuaidh
Sport Gaelic football
Position Midfield
Born (1962-05-28) 28 May 1962 (age 62)
Ardara, County Donegal
Club(s)
Years Club
1980s - 1990s
Ardara
Club titles
Donegal titles 1
Inter-county(ies)
Years County
1980s - 1994
Donegal
Inter-county titles
Ulster titles 3
All-Irelands 1
NFL 0
All Stars 1

Anthony Molloy (born 28 May 1962) is a former Gaelic footballer.

Biography

Born in Ardara, County Donegal, Molloy played Gaelic football with his local club Ardara and was a member of the Donegal senior inter-county team from the 1980s until the 1990s. Molloy captained Donegal to their very first All-Ireland title in 1992.[1] He famously exclaimed "Sam's for the hills" as he did so.[2] He won an All Star in 1992 as well. He played against Cavan in the 1983 Ulster final, won by Donegal.[3] He is the uncle of C. J. Molloy.[4] He has spoken publicly of his struggles with alcoholism.[5]

In 2013, he was one of six nominees for the position of vice-chairman of the Donegal County Board executive.[6] He presented the documentary Deoch an Dorais (Name Your Poison), aired on TG4 on 28 December 2015.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Interview with Anthony Molloy". Hogan Stand. 17 July 1992. Retrieved 4 October 2009.
  2. ^ "The heroes of '92 - Where are they now?". Donegal Democrat. Johnston Press. 8 January 2009. Archived from the original on 18 December 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2009.
  3. ^ Campbell, Peter (15 July 2008). "Donegal heroes of 1983". Donegal Democrat. Johnston Press. Archived from the original on 18 December 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2008.
  4. ^ "A day in the life: New York's CJ Molloy". Hogan Stand. 2 May 2013. Archived from the original on 18 December 2015. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  5. ^ a b "Former Donegal All-Ireland captain presents documentary on "Rasputin of the Bronx"". Donegal Now. 18 December 2015. Archived from the original on 18 December 2015. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
  6. ^ "Molloy for Donegal top table?". Hogan Stand. 21 November 2013. Archived from the original on 18 December 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
Achievements
Preceded by All-Ireland Senior Football
winning captain

1992
Succeeded by
Sporting positions
Preceded by
Donegal Senior Football Captain
1992
Succeeded by