Watch: GAA president sings 'The West's Awake' at Jimmy Murray Memorial weekend
Pictured at the unveiling of the Jimmy Murray memorial in Knockcroghery were, from left: Cllr Paschal Fitzmaurice, Cathaoirleach, Roscommon County Council; Brian Carroll, Chairperson Roscommon GAA; Fr. Ray Milton, who blessed the statue; Jarlath Burns, GAA President; Thomas Murray, chairperson, organising committee; stonemason Mark Feeley and Tommy Fallon, President, St. Dominic’s GAA Club. Pic; Gerard O'Loughlin
Large crowds turned out on Sunday for the unveiling of the Jimmy Murray statue in his native Knockcroghery.
The centrepiece in a weekend of song and fun, the wonderful sculpture, by Mark Feeley, was unveiled by GAA President Jarlath Burns who led the audience in a rendition of one of the songs Jimmy was best known for.
‘Jamesie’ Murray, who passed away in January 2007, was captain of the Roscommon senior football teams which won All-Ireland SFC titles in 1943 and 1944.
