Brendan Murphy may refer to: Sportspeople Brendan Murphy (Carlow footballer) (born 1989), and former international rules and Australian rules player Brendan Murphy (Meath footballer) (born 1975), also a former professional soccer player Brendan Murphy (Cork Gaelic footballer) (1921–2005), Irish Gaelic football player and administrator Brendan Murphy (hurler) (born 1980), Offaly hurler Other people Brendan Murphy (doctor) (born 1955), Secretary of the Australian Department of Health and former chief medical officer Brendan Murphy, lead vocalist of metal band Counterparts