Fr. John Murphy

So sorry to hear of the passing of John. I regarded him as a good friend. The McArdle family knew John for over 50 years and we enjoyed some great days together in that time. He officiated at and attended family events, weddings and christenings many times. John had an active mind and enjoyed life to the full. He was a kind person and priest and always had a caring word in times of trouble. I remember him from Doheny's of a Friday night, days at Leopardstown Races and a famous trip to Killarney. May he live long in our memory. Rest in Peace, John.

Sincere condolences to Fr John's family and his many friends. In the 1980's and 1990's he
was a curate in Blanchardstown parish.He was very popular with old and young.He presided over the parish coffee shop with great charm and humour, always with a funny story.He introduced a group of us to opera, supplying us with tapes of upcoming operas and inviting us to join his group of friends at the Gaiety Theatre.He loved playing his records of Maria Callas, his favourite artist.
He was very kind,inclusive and a great priest.I remember the roof of his little white Micra was dented by kids jumping on it.He didnt complain, just attributed it to "youthful exuberance"
He will be missed by all who knew him

I learned just tonight of the death of Father John. My deepest sympathy to his sisters and his extended family. He attended to my Dad, also John, when he died suddenly in Blanchardstown Parish in August 1987. I am forever grateful to Father John for that. I was based in the Philippines at the time. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Fr. Murphy's family on their sad loss. We have many happy memories of his time in Donnybrook and Bird Avenue. May he rest in peace

I was very sorry to hear about Father John’s passing. I worked with him when he was based in Laurel Lodge. While teaching there, I have great memories practising for the sacramental ceremonies and Father John was very obliging, good humoured and generous with his time. He was a pleasure to work with and always had something sharp and witty to say. A true gentleman, may he rest in peace.

We were so sorry to hear of the death of Father John. We have many fond memories of good times with John over the years at the many McArdle gatherings he attended. We will miss him.
Condolences to all the family and may he rest in peace

i was so sad to hear of the passing of Fr Murphy, he was a great priest in blanchardstown parish and a great friend , always smiling and in good spirits
he also married us in st brigids church and attending our wedding
rip 🪦

Condolences to the family and friends of Fr Murphy. As a teenager, he encouraged us all to stay going to mass and kept us active in the church. He was such a lovely man. May he rest in peace.

We were all very saddened to hear the news of Fr Johns death. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Our condolences to Fr John's family. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Mary, Catherine and Emer on John’s passing.

I’m so sorry to hear of John’s death. He was a great curate in Blanchardstown in the late 70s. Lovely man and funny. May he RIP

So sorry to hear of Fr. John's death. I got to know him very well in Portmarnock. He had a great sense of humour. He always spoke highly of his sisters. I used to tell him that he was spoiled rotten being the only boy. May Fr John rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to fr. John's family. I remember him from bird avenue where he was so encouraging of the music groups myself and siblings were involved in. I recall being invited with others from the parish to meals in his house as he showed us his appreciation. On one occasion, in his impeccably tidy house, he remarked he always used the opportunity of going up or down the stairs to return something to its rightful place. I think of him often when i remind myself to do the same.

Leaba i measc na naomh dá anam uasal

Many years ago in St.Brigids parish Blanchardstown , we were recruited by ‘ Murph’ to work in a parish based Pre - Marriage group.. Murph guided us, critiqued us , moulded us into a fun filled group with an important ‘ real ‘ mission. He left an indelible mark on us. We often quote him , and think of him.. in the recent past we met him at mass in Calahonda Spain. He always made us smile .. bed of heaven to you Murph .

Deepest sympathy to Emer and Murphy family on the sad passing of John. It was always a pleasure to have the banter in Nesbitt's and discuss a wide range of subjects from Opera to the quality of the pints; from the journey to collect the Goose for the New Year's Eve dinner to the adventures in Cheltenham. Sorry I was not able to make the funeral today. Rest in Peace, Murph.

Sorry to hear of the sad passing of Father John.Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family.

Sincere sympathy to Fr John's family and to his large circle of friends. He was a great priest who brought glad tidings of great joy and happiness into the lives of so many people and parishes. Thank you Fr John for your presence and ministry also to the "Light of Christ Community." May you now enjoy the eternal Light and the Joy of heaven.

We were very sad to hear about Fr. John's passing condolences to all the extended family. Fr. John loved to attend the Summer dinners and the Christmas Dinners with us, he was full of witt and laughter, the last time he came at Christmas he travelled from Dunlaoghaire by dart, and everyone was delighted to see him. He was a regular visitor to the Friday Afternoon Club in the Parish centre and love to sing "She moved through the Fair" this was his party piece...rest in peace Fr. John it was a pleasure knowing you.

Tess Robinson and committee

My sincere sympathy to Fr John’s family. I have great memories of him here in Portmarnock. He was very supportive and had a good sense of humour. May he rest in eternal peace.

So sorry to hear about Fr. John's passing, condolences to Fr. John's Sisters and extended famiy, I 'm sure you will miss him so much, he always spoke about how well he was minded by ye. He took his ministry very serious in St. Annes Portmarnock but he had a great sense of humour and always made time to chat with people. It was a pleasure knowing him. Rest in peace John your work is done.

My sincere sympathy to the family of Fr. John. Always enjoyed chatting with him and the last one at Wexford Opera festival.

My sincerest condolence to Emer, Catherine, Mary and their families on John's sad death. You will all miss him greatly. Murph was such a good friend to me in the 40 years I have known him. He officiated at funerals and weddings in my family, was always there to listen and console. Our wonderful trips to the Opera in Wexford, until last year, were always a highlight. We had a lot of fun and great conversations. An erudite, kind and generous man. Rest in Peace Murph, you will be missed by many. Ella

So very very sorry to learn of the death of
Fr. John he was a great character and was well known and loved here in
Blanchardstown.
May his kind soul Rest in Peace.

My deepest condolences to Fr Murphy’s family . We were so lucky having him for so many years in our parish in Blanchardstown . He was a great priest and had a great sense of humour . May he rest in peace .

Our sincere condolences to John's family, friends and diocesan colleagues. John was Parish priest in The Church of the Miraculous Medal, Bird Avenue for many years. He was a gentleman. He served his community as a true pastor, a shepherd who cared deeply for his congregation. John lived his love of God in his priestly ministry. But he also had a keen sense of humour. The Parish Finance Committee enjoyed debating whether we would entrust the Sunday collection to him on this Cheltenham trips. May he rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of your Brother ,Fr John's passing.
He was a kind good humoured and supportive person. Bore his illness courageously and always spoke very fondly of you his family
In Iothlann Ðè go raibh a anam dìlis

Sympathies from us to Fr. John's family. Very supportive of us during his ministry in Portmarnock
Leaba i measc cór na nAingeal go raibh sè

i was very sad to hear of Father John death. RIP.
Please accept my condolence to his family.
A lovely Priest .May Father John rest in Peace.

So sorry to learn of the death of Fr John Murphy. He came to my Mother on the 1st Fridays and was always so kind to her.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to John’s family, friends and classmates. John was one of a kind, an intelligent man who used his wit and humour to defuse tension, while at the same time, showing his humanity and approachability.

John and I were friends from a young age living close to each other in Mount Merrion. He was my closest friend in those happy times.
I emigrated to Canada and sadly lost contact with him over the years. We met again some 15 years ago in Dublin where we shared our stories of times past. Father John was Godfather to my son Shane which meant a lot to my wife and I.
Know that John did great work with the disadvantaged and I honour that memory. A life well lived in the work of the Lord.
My condolences to his sisters.

Deepest sympathy to Fr. John's family. We have fond memories of his time in Portmarnock. He was a man with a great sense of humour who served the community of Portmarnock exceptionally well. RIP.

Murph.
You were the most wonderful colleague in Blanchardstown.
They were amazing years with Seamus and Dermot.
You taught me so much and I learned from one of the best.
The Mass is ended now Murph.
Go in peace.
Peter.

Sincere condolences to Fr. John's sisters, extended family and fellow Clonliffe classmates on his recent passing. He was so good while here in Blanchardstown Parish, good humoured, gave wonderful short sermons and took his Ministry seriously. Baptised my youngest son. Condolences to nursing staff of Nursing Home. May he Rest in Peace.

Father John was a wonderful
and supportive priest during his time in Portmarnock, he had a wonderful sense of humour and a deep love for his priestly ministry, he bore his illness with such bravery may he rest now in the arms of his loving God and may this same God give consolation and strength to all of his family at this difficult time. In Portmarnock Community school we are so greatful for the support Father John gave to the school down thru the years.

Truly sorry to learn of John's death. My sincere sympathy to Catherine Emer and Mary . John was a great friend of my brother Malachy growing up in Mount Merrion in the good old days. He had a dry sense of humour and was good fun. May he rest in peace.

In the name of the father, son and holy setting. Fr John was thoroughly loved in his time in the holy setting and the wider settings of community. Such a sad loss. Amen

So sorry to hear of Fr Johns death_--he was a great friend to myself and to my late wife---He was a lovely man a great priest and a wonderful friend May get rest in peace

Conor, we are very sorry for the loss of Fr. John. Thinking of you, your mum and family at this time.

My sympathy to Fr John's family. You can be very proud of him. I spent six years under the same roof as John (Holy Cross College). A talented man; with his jokes and quips, he lightened the sometimes heavy atmosphere of seminary life in the 60s and early 70s. He will always be linked in my mind with those days. God rest you, John.

Sympathy to all of Fr Murphy’s family he was our teacher in Mount St Tech years ago and our priest is City Quay a good man

Fr John was our priest in Laurel Lodge D.15 when we moved in as a young couple he was a very approachable priest and was very kind helpful to us settling in to a new home and parish sympathy to his family Rest in peace Fr Murphy John Jacquie and family

Sincere condolences.

Deepest sympathy to John's family on his sad passing. We worked together in Mount Street Vocational School in the 1970s and shared some great times, both serious and hilarious, as well as his officiating at our wedding in 1976. A truly memorable character, may he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathies to Fr. Murphy’s family and friends and the church community on his passing. A very sociable and sincere man. May he rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to Fr John's Family. He was a great Man and Priest. He will be sorely missed . R.i.p. .. will keep him in my prayers

May Fr John rest in peace he was loved by the people of City Quay

Sympathy to the Murphy family Fr John and I worked together in Mount St Tech many years ago He celebrated our wedding in 1975 and was always a great friend rest in peace Murph after a life of bringing the joy of the Lord to so many

Deepest sympathy on the death of Fr John Murphy.

Deepest sympathy to Fr John’s family . I often enjoy chatting to him after mass or the seniors party’s .
Rest in peace Fr John.

So sorry to have learned of the passing of Fr. Murph.
Great memories of the fantastic 4 we had in St. Brigids Blanchardstown under our PP Fr. McGeehan.
Fr. Murph did a lot for our parish when our children were growing up ... we were blessed to have had him in our parrish.
Sincere condolences to his family.
Ar dheis lámh Dé go raibh a anam.

Condolence to the Murphy family on the death of your beloved Fr John.During his ten years in Blanchardstown he used his many special gifts and talents in the service of the parish -always encouraging- always joyful.
May he now rejoice in the presence of the Lord.

My sincere sympathy to Fr Johns family ,colleagues and many friends across Ireland and the world .Im so glad I got to meet him for one last time before he became ill .I have such great memories meeting him through friends in Dublin.He always made me laugh.Recommended good books etc.
He made everyone feel good about themselves .
Fr John was a genuinely holy man and a Dublin gentleman.

Goodbye Fr

Deepest condolences to all of Johns sisters and family had a pleasure of knowing John to the pub nightly in the top snug John enjoyed the horses and a few pints may his gentle soul rest in peace. God bless.

Deepest sympathy to Fr John's family. Always enjoyed meeting him. Great company.
Suaimhneas síoraí dó.

Sympathy to the family and colleagues of Fr . John he was very kind to my late parents during his time in Blanchardstown May the Lord reward him

Sympathy to the Murphy family at this sad time Fr John was our curate in Blanchardstown many years ago and was so kind to us when our little baby girl died always remember his support at that time

Sympathy to all of Fr Johns family his parish and friends he was married us 40 years ago and has been a friend all those years RIP John

Sympathy to all of Fr Murphy’s family he was so kind to our family at times of difficulty RIP