Inside the life of Michael Murphy as Donegal legend looks to win Sam Maguire
He had stepped away from inter-county football at the conclusion of the 2022 season.
It fell to returning boss Jim McGuinness to persuade him to dust off his boots and rejoin the squad once more.
During his break from playing GAA, he worked as a pundit and also wed his long-term partner, Annie Keeney.
Michael got down on one knee and popped in the question in a romantic proposal on Christmas Day back in 2021 after they first met in 2016. The happy couple then tied the knot in a destination wedding two years later.
They said "I do" in Florence, Italy, at the end of 2023. Following their big day, Annie shared a fabulous snap of them walking hand in hand together in front of the Piazza del Duomo.
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Michael also shared a look inside their wedding on his Instagram account. Now that they are married they are focused on building their forever home in the hills of Donegal.
Michael previously said that Annie is big supporter of his, but they also lead separate lives away from Gaelic football which is key to making their romance work.
The GAA star told RSVP Live: "She follows the games but she wouldn't be a mad Donegal supporter because she has her own interest and friends. She obviously does come along to the games though to support the team and support the lads."
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