6 Nations Rugby

Its a big weekend for rugby coming up! Ireland play England in the 6 Nations championship. Although Ireland are trailing just behind England and France in the points table, they gave France a very close run for their money last weekend and many bookies are giving odds in favour of the Ireland. It will be an exciting match for many reasons, not least of which is the fact that its the first ever that the England team will have run on to the pitch on Croke Park. The home of Ruby in Ireland is Lansdowne Rd, but at the moment the stadium is under a massive redevelopment plan . In the meantime the GAA authortities have made the historic gesture of opening Croke Park to both England and Rugby. Perhaps the last occassion of such importance was in 1973 when, at the height of the troubles, England decided to break recent tradition and start travelling again to play in Dublin. We've come a long way!
Players to watch out for this weekend are Brain O' Driscoll, back from injury for Ireland and Johnny Wilkinson, England's key goal kicker recently returned, also after a long spell of injuries.
Here's an idea! When Ireland win (not if!) why not celebrate and buy an Ireland Rugby shirt for yourself or your kids!

Valentines Day at Murphy's

Yes its almost that time of year again! Valentines day. Your big chance to win the heart of someone with a well chosen gift.

Well guys, here's some ideas for the gal in your life! From sweaters, tweed caps, bags and scarves to grandfather shirts, we’ve got them all covered in our extensive Womens Irish product range.

Tweed caps, woolly pullovers, scarves, maybe not the first things you would think of for a romantic gift? Perhaps so, but roses are bit unoriginal arent they?

Think of winter walks, hand in hand , with your partner - thats a bit more like it isnt it! - well you need to keep warm and look good. You'll find something to warm her heart in our range of womens clothes.

And as a final thought, perhaps you might be going to a Valentines ball? Hiring a tuxedo yet again? You dont have to go to many events before the cost of hiring a tux has really mounted. But more importantly, a hired suit is just that. Why not think of one of our tuxedos, single or double breasted. Smarten up or you might not have a valentine this time next year!