Fr. Tommy Murphy

So sad to hear the news of Fr Tommy’s passing, and may he rest in peace with great joy and humour too. He was so kind and accommodating to our young people who were involved in the TEC movement in Dublin in the 90s, a kind of Cursillo youth program brought from America. He would rock up and help out as chaplain on many a weekend, no matter how chaotic or boisterous! Nothing was too difficult for him to contribute to, always a gentle way about him and a warmth and humour. We appreciated him and learnt riches of Celtic spirituality that led many in varied directions in life. Love and prayers follow him and we will keep you in our hearts in these times.

Shocked and saddened at the passing of Father Tommy Murphy. I wish to convey my sincere condolences to his brothers and extended Murphy family and the Columban Fathers worldwide. He is a huge loss to the Society. It was during his time as Superior General that the headquarters moved from Dalgan to Hong Kong. I first met him in 2000 when he encouraged me to visit China and accompanied me on the flight from Heath Row to Hong Kong and helped me to travel to Nanfeng in China to visit the first Columban martyrs’ resting place (my cousin Father Tim Leonard). May he have eternal peace I measc na naomh

A beautiful person gone too young but with a very fulfilled life that touched hearts wherever he went.
Rest in eternal peace Fr. Tommy.

Our Deepest Condolences to Padraig, Anna, and Michael on the sad passing of Father Tommy.

May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

My deepest sympathy to the Murphy family and to the Columban family on their sad loss. Fr Tommy was a friend and colleague of Fr Willie Spicer and travelled all the way from Hong-Kong to Westport for Willie’s funeral in 2009. May he Rest in Peace.

Very saddened to hear of Fr Tommy's death. We offer our deepest sympathies to the Murphy family, to his many friends, and to the Columban community in Dalgan Park and throughout the world. As Director at Dalgan in the 1990s, Fr Tommy was very encouraging and supportive to the Meath Peace Group as we sought to build understanding and trust. May he rest in peace.

An absolute gentleman. RIP

My deepest condolences to each and every member in the Murphy family. Hard to describe how we felt at the loss of Father Tommy whose life touched the core of our souls. In the remembrance of his life, I have contributed an aritcle on the Hong Kong Sunday Examiner, our Catholic Weekly, to share and console Father Tommy's family members and all of his dear friends who grieve. We meditators will be present at the Funeral Mass on 28 January, 2023 at St. Joseph's Church, Garden Rd, Hong Kong, China followed by cremation. His ashes will be brought back to Ireland for his loved ones.

May Father smile in Heaven and intercede for us.

Adieu, Father Tommy Murphy!

It is with a heavy heart that I have learned of the death of Fr Tommy.
I have such fond memories of my walk with Tommy and other pilgrims from Knock to Croagh Patrick He was a true gentleman and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.I kept in touch with him especially on his birthday.
Comhbhron o chroi le na mhuintir ar fad agus
Leaba i measc na Naomh da anam uasal

I knew Fr Tommy Murphy in the period of 1996-1999 when in July every year I went on a pilgrimage walk from Knock to Croagh Patrick over 5 days. Tommy was the leader of our group of around 30-50 pilgrims who enjoyed this experience together. He was a lovely man. I lost touch with him from 2000 onwards. I always fondly remembered him over the years. A very remarkable and memorable man. Condolences to his family and to the Columban missionary society. May he Rest In Peace.

Our sincere Condolences to Michael & Padraic & the extended Murphy Family on the sad and untimely passing of Fr Tommy ,
We had the pleasure of meeting him at his nephew Enda,and Grainne wedding a lovely gentleman .
May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Our deepest sympathy to Pauric, Michael, Anna and the Murphy family on the sad passing of Fr Tommmy. RIP.

Deepest condolences to Padraig and family on the passing of Fr. Tommy, may he rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of the sad passing of Fr. Tommy.

A true gentleman.

My sincere condolences to the Murphy family.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to all the Murphy family. Fr. Tommy baptised me in 1973 in Willesden and whilst I don't remember him in London I do recall the gentleman that he was when he visited us in Killasser. May he rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to the Murphy & Columban Family. Fr.Tommy is a huge loss to all who knew him. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal,naofa Gaelach.

Sincere sympathy to Pádraic, Anna & family, Michael & family, to Teresa, Fr's cousin & her husband John and family. Also to all the extended Murphy families and to all the Columban Fathers.
When I heard Fr. Tommy had died on January 6th, I thought immediately of Sr. Martha, his aunt, whose 1st anniversary was also on this day. I said she is doing what St. Thérese did, spending her Heaven doing good upon earth. I know she had a part to play in bringing him to Heaven. Oh, what joy for them to be together again. Sr. Martha was very proud of Fr. Tommy and kept him always in her prayers. I am praying for you all at this difficult time.

Michael and family

Sympathies to you all on the loss of Fr. Tommy.
May he rest peacefully, his work now complete.

Deepest sympathies to the Murphy family on the death of Fr. Tommy.
May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to all the Murphy family on the sad death of father Tommy may he rest in peace

Deepest sympathy to Pádraic Anna and all the Murphy family kilalane skerries

So sorry to hear of the passing of Fr. Tommy.
May be rest in peace
Ina and family

Padraig,Michael,The Columbian Father's and all the Murphy Family,we are so sad to hear of Fr Tommy's passing. A real friend and gentleman who always had time for a chat. Rest in peace Tommy.

Deepest sympathy to FrTommy,s brothers Michael and Padraic & Anna.,and all Fr Tommy,s extended, family,relations and his columban fathers. It was a timely passing for you as it was Sr.Martha,s anniversary mass, I could her say ,dear Lord take my nephew Fr Tommy home ,do not let him suffer anymore.Lets us make this day one big celebration for the murphy families forever more.so I hope yer side by side up there in heaven ,sitting on two mighty thrones looking down on us all. .

Our heartfelt condolences and sympathies to Padraic and Michael, to All the extended families, and to All the Columban Order, on the so sad death of Tommy.
May his gentle and caring soul Rest In Eternal Peace.

Deepest sympathies to Paraic and Michael and the extended family on the death of Tommy.
Remembering all the magic and mischief of Drunnagh.
Also your lovely masses in Cill Chiarain as Gaeilge..they were much appreciated and Brid Bn Ui Chadhain so enjoyed reading at your masses Tommy.
Ar dheis De go raibh do ainm dilis
Hugh and Nora O Donnell
Renmore agus Cill Chiarain

Deepest condolences to Michael, Paraic. Meabh. Ciaran. Simon, Enda and extended Murphy family on the passing of Tommy, may his gentle soul rest in peace and may the beautiful memories you have of happy times together console you all.

To Padraig , Micheal and extended families we offer our sincerest sympathy on
Fr. Tommy’s passing. I have many good memories of interesting & enjoyable
Conflabs, with Tommy during my time in Quality St and later when I would meet during his visits home. Solas na bhFlaitheas ar a anam uasal. Christy Joyce.

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Murphy Family. May Fr. Tommy rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to Michael and all the Murphy family on the sad passing of Fr Tommy. May his gentle soul rest in peace

So sorry to hear of Fr Tommy's passing. My sincere sympathy to the Murphy family and extended family.
May Fr Tommy's soul rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Padraig, Anna and the Murphy family on the passing of Fr. Tommy.
May he rest in peace.

My sympathy to Fr.Tommy's family on his death.Always remembered as a committed missionary, welcoming,generous,,full of life,.
His life was a life well lived.Rest in peace Tommy. Oli

Sincere sympathies to the Murphy family on the sad passing of Fr. Tommy.
May he Rest in Peace.

Deepest sympathy to Padraig Anna Michael and the Murphy Family on the death of Father Tommy .May he Rest in Peace.

So sorry to hear of Fr. Tommy's death. He was a kind and hospitable person. My condolences to Padraig, Michael, Anna, relatives, Columban confreres, and friends. May he rest in peace. And be assured of my prayers.

Sincere condolences to you Michael and the extended Murphy family on the sad passing of Fr.Tommy.
May he rest in peace

Sad to hear of the passing of Fr. Tommy, a wonderful priest and a lovely, humorous gentleman. Condolences to the Murphy family and Columban order.

Deepest Sympathy to Padraig Anna and the extended Murphy Family
also the St Columban's Community in Navan and abroad It was my great pleasure to have met Fr Tommy may he Rest in Peace

To all Fr Tommy's family please accept my deepest condolences on the death of Fr Tommy - as a family we first met in Willesden Green, and he has stayed in touch with our family since .
We moved back to Swinford in the 1970s and Fr Tommy visited us when in Ireland .
The last time I saw Fr Tommy was outside Croke Park after a chaotic and thrilling semi - final win !!
My thoughts are with all his family .
Karen Collins
Sutton ,Dublin.

Deepest Sympathy to Fr Tommy s family and community .May he rest in PEACE.

It was with deep sadness that we learnt of the death of our dear friend Fr. Tommy.
Deepest sympathies to his brothers Michael, Padraig and their families, and all his Columban family and friends. We have very fond memories of being part of a group of friends from Castlebar who visited him in Beijing, where he made us feel extremely welcome and was so generous with his time. We will cherish his friendship forever.
Rest in Peace Fr. Tommy

Sincere sympathy to Padraig, Michael , their families and the Columban family on the death of Father Tommy. He is smiling down on us all with that famous Tommy smile from the divine arms of unconditional love. He made a difference. He left a legacy. His true legacy is the positive effect he had on everyone he encountered on this earth.

Sincere sympathy to the Murphy family, extended families and members of the Columban order on the death of Fr Tommy. May he Rest in Peace. Always enjoyed meeting him on his visits home to Castlebar, usually out on one of his walks.

Deepest sympathy to Fr Tommy's family and community from a former class mate.

I was shocked and saddened today to learn of Tommy's death. I extend my sympathies to his natural family and to his Columban family. Following many years in England and as a missionary in Mozambique, Tommy in the early naughties, with his advice and guidance was a great help to me in adjusting back to life and ministry in Ireland. We had not been in touch in recent years but I regularly remembered our conversations from way back then. May he rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathy to Padraig, Michael , their families and the Columban family on the death of Father Tommy.
We were privileged to have known him.
May he rest in peace.

It is seldom in life that one meets a funny, conscientious, determined and sincere person. Fr. Tommy was one. We knew him all our school life’s in St.Patrick’s, St. Gerard’s and playing for the Mighty Davitts Victorious Under 12’s. He was on of our own. Comrades in arms.

My sincere condolences to Padraig ,Micheal ,The Murphy family and to The Columban Order on the sad passing of Fr. Tommy. May he rest in peace.

Ďeepest sympathy to Tommy's family and colleagues on their sad loss

Sincere sympathy to Padriag Anna and all the Murphy family on the passing of Fr Tommy may he rest in peace

Sincere sympathy, Michael and family, at this time of loss of your dear brother Tommy. May he rest in peace.

My sincere sympathies to Michael, Padraig & all the Murphy family on the death of Tommy. He had a great sense of humour & I always enjoyed catching up with him & having the chat about everything that related to Castlebar. Tommy is a huge loss to you his family, along with his Columban family. May his kind & generous soul now Rest in Peace.

Father Tommy and I met in Taipei many years ago when he was a young priest and I was studying Chinese. We had lost contact over the years but our relationship was rekindled a few years ago in Hong Kong.

We spent great times together at our flat, at friend's places and at the Church. We also introduced Fr. Tommy to several friends who became his friends.

Fr. Tommy was a very sweet, thoughtful and sympathetic man. We will will miss him here and he will always be in our prayers. We are happy for the hope of meeting him again. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Padraig Anna and the extended Murphy family on the sad passing
of Fr.Tommy .
May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Murphy family and the Columban Community on the death of Fr Tommy.
May his gentle soul rest in peace

Condolences to Fr. Tommy's family.

We were very sad to hear about the death of Fr Tommy. Such lovely memories of his ordination celebration in their house on Turlough Road. He was always so generous with his time and connection with his neighbours in Quality St and helped us to celebrate our life events over the years !

Our thoughts are with Michael, Padraig & Anna and all his family as well as with his Columban family. We will join in the Mass via livestream on Saturday. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Sincere condolences to the Murphy family and the Columban family. Fr Tommy was not only a caring, devout priest but a great lifelong friend to my parents - Eithne and Billy Meehan - and to all our family. He first came to our house in Willesden Green, North London about 50 years ago. I will always remember him as a very humble, wise, funny and learned man. We will never forget him- rest in eternal peace Fr Tommy. Karen McNamara - nee Meehan., London.

Sincere sympathies to Padraig & Anna, all the Murphy family and the Columban community on the death of Fr Tommy. Rip. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal.