Very Reverend Canon Michael Murphy

May he rest in peace dear Jesus in thy heavenly home above with the sacred heart of Jesus in his own eternal love. God Bless Fr. Murphy.

Rest in peace Father.

May you rest in peace Fr. Michael. Thank you for all your support both in my work in Scoil Maria Assumpta and in my personal life. You will be missed.

Mary Barry .

Sincere condolences to the Murphy family and the parish of Ballyphehane on the passing of Fr. Murphy, the most Christian, kind and wonderful human being that I was to lucky enough to encounter in my life. He was a living saint and I pray he is now at rest in Heaven where he belongs. Rest in Peace.

Condolences on the sad passing of Canon Michael to his family, friends, Bishop Fintan and his fellow priests our deepest sympathies.
May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Murphy family on the passing of Canon Michael Murphy. May he rest in peace.

My condolences to the Murphy Family and his dear swimming companion Collette. Fountainstown won’t be the same without him.

Very sincere sympathy to Niall and Maura, Catherine, Christine and Lynda, Michael and James on the sad and sudden passing of Canon Michael. May he now rest in God’s peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Deepest sympathy to the Murphy family and friends on the sad loss of Canon Michael. What a wonderful kind man he was. He was so generous with his time and had a word for everyone. He made Ballyphephane church so available to everyone from early morning to late evening every day. This was a great help and comfort to many people in recent challenging times.Thank you for everything Canon Michael. God bless you now. May you rest in eternal peace.

I was so So So Sorry to hear of the passing of Cannon Murphy RIP, He was A very Special Friend To My Family ( Twomey's Pearse Road) Especially My Late Dad , Michael RIP, My Sincere Condolences To Cannon Murphy's Family , He Was A Saint On Earth, MAY HE FOREVER REST IN PEACE Mary 🙏

I was so saddened to hear of Fr.Murphy’s passing. My sincere condolences to the Murphy family. I have such
lovely fond memories of his visits to Scoil Maria Assumpta, wonderful friendly chats his sense of fun and humour and his love of the sea and nature. A true gentleman, a wonderful kind, compassionate priest and friend to those fortunate enough to have known him. Rest in peace Fr Murphy. Our loss is Heaven’s gain

Sincere condolences to fr murphy family. The nicest human being you could meet. Full of kind words & wisdom. Will be sadly missed. Rest in peace fr murphy

Sincere sympathy to Fr Murphy’s family and to Colette. Our memory of Fr Murphy will be of a kind, sincere and humble priest. May he rest in peace.

Fr.Michael was a loyal,true friend and loved by all he met. He was devoted to his community worldwide and tirelessly attended to everybody's needs. He had a great sense of humour. He will be sadly missed.
Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.

Thank you to everyone involved in the organisation of such a simple moving and inclusive mass yesterday to bid a final farewell to a truly saintly human being. It was wonderful to see the church packed to overflowing and in particular it was fitting that the Defence Forces were so well represented and that he was carried on the shoulders of a military bearer party to his final resting place. I was privileged to serve with him in Somalia where he was chaplain with the 1st Tpt Company and I can still see him with hammer in hand working alongside his comrades to set up our camp in Baidoa. May he rest in peace and he will not be forgotten by those of us who were fortunate to know him.

My deepest sympathies to Father Murphy’s family and friends. Father Murphy had time for everyone he was such a kind ,considerate man,. Father Murphy helped me with all my paperwork when I got Married in Italy . I will never forget his kindness .We had many chats about his love for swimming and his love for fountains town. May his gentle soul rest in heavenly peace. The Bohane Family.

My sincere condolences to Fr Michael's family, friends and colleagues. Fr Michael was a very passionate Trócaire man where the lived virtues of compassion, justice, wisdom, fairness and love were plain to see. We had many conversations over the years at the Trócaire Munster reps and AGMs in Maynooth.
May he rest softly now in the loving arms of the God in who's image he was created and loved so well

Such inspiring condolences ! Prayerful sympathy to “ Fr. Murphy’s “ family, and a Thank You to himself for his kindly and much looked forward to pastoral visits to Kit and Theresa in their house-bound months. . . . . Will it be okay if at The Pearly Gates we say
“ We knew Fr Michael “ ? - We hope so ! Anne, Therese, Aquin..

OUR LOSS HEAVENS GAIN Sorry to All The Family and Friends of The Most wonderful Man GOD Created Father Michael He Touched All our lives in so many Beautiful ways The love He gave us all will never Die Thank You Dear Friend Geraldine Cooper And Family

Sincere condolences to the Murphy family.
An honour to know Father Murphy. A very kind and good person. Rest in peace.

I was saddened to learn of the death of Canon Michael who gave such great service to the Defence Forces over a number of years both at home and overseas. I had the great pleasure of serving with him in Lebanon when I was in command of the 76th Bn. When I think of his service during this period the words that come to mind are, courteous, supportive, courageous practical and good humoured. A loyal comrade he exemplified the invaluable contribution made by the Chaplaincy down the years. My deepest sympathy to Michael's extended family and friends. RIP Michael

So sad to hear of Fr. Michael's passing. No words can truly describe such a wonderful human being. He was one of life's greatest gifts for all who knew and loved him. He brought out the best in everyone and being in his presence and company was always special. Fr. Murphy was an exemplary priest so dedicated to his vocation..always patient and kind and he put his heart and soul into everything he did. Sincere condolences to his family and friends. May Fr. Micheal now reap the rewards of a life well lived rip.

Sincere condolences to all Father Murphys Family and Friends RIP

To Catherine & family, sincere sympathy on the passing of your dear Uncle.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

On behalf of ARCO I wish to extend our deepest condolences to all the Murphy family. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to the Murphy family, extended families, Bishop & fellow Priests, Military Compatriots, Parishioners & his very special friends, not forgetting his beloved Fountainstown swimming pals on the sudden & untimely passing of Canon Michael Murphy.
We got to know him when he came to Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria every year with an older Priest. We quickly made friends with him & found him to be the most thoughtful, inspiring & down to earth Priest & it was a pleasure to meet up with him for coffee, a meal or just a chat.He was a lovely, caring & understanding Priest to say Mass while there also.He could converse on any subject brought up & we enjoyed his company immensely.
He swam in the sea very early every morning but, nothing could compare to when they'd be preparing to go home & the thought of his trips to Fountainstown were getting closer.The last time he was here he said he HAD to be at the swim the next morning as have funny feeling there was a bet he wouldn't turn up but, in true Canon Michael style he did turn up as someone from swimming group had come back from warmer climes the week before & were in Fountainstown next morning & he couldn't afford to lose out. He was a truly lovely man.
Thinking of you all at this very sad & upsetting time.
Hopefully Canon Michael you will look down on us & keep us on the right path.
May your gentle soul rest in Eternal Peace with the God that you served & loved so well.

Sincere sympathy to the Murphy family on the sudden passing of Canon Michael.
He was a kind and supportive priest., and he was a true disciple of Jesus.
‘Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called sons of God’. MATTHEW 5:9.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam..

Although we only met Fr.Michael once,when he baptised our two grandchildren,there was something very special/ holy about him.
His kindness,gentleness and tenderness towards the children, who were a bit giddy and boisterous on the day, made a huge impression on us and I have often thought about him whenever baptism is mentioned..
Our sincere sympathy to his family and friends on their loss.
May he rest in peace.

We were very saddened to hear of Fr. Michaels sudden passing. He married us in 1992. As a cousin of my late father he has always been there for our family through both happy and sad times. He was someone that you knew you could turn to for advice. Sincere sympathies to Niall and family. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Rest in peace fr Michael you were one in a million we cherish the time we spent with you .you were there for our worst and best days and nothing was too much

very sad to hear of Fr. Murphy's passing. Sincere condolences to the Murphy family, to the clergy, the sacristan, and his housekeeper and the community in Ballyphehane. may he rest in peace.

Deepest condolences to Niall and extended Murphy family on the sad passing of Canon Michael. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. We were fellow students of Michael at C. B.C many moons ago. I always remember him coming out of his house in Millfield Blackpool near Garveys Bridge to invite us in for a cup of tea. We were walking by looking out for some milkman who would give us a spin home to Whitechurch. No school buses in those days! Solas na bhFlaitheas dá anam uasal agus go maire sé go deo i i measc na naomh is is na na n-aingeal. May Canon Michael’s gentle soul Rest In eternal Peace. Amen.

So sad to hear of the death of Fr Michael Murphy. He was a good friend to me and my family. Sincere sympathy to Fr Michael’s family and friends. My late husband was in the Army.Máire O’Driscoll ANS try’s.

Had the privilege to serve overseas in Somalia and Honduras with Fr Mick.
He was a man of wisdom and compassion.
The world is a sadder place today.
RIP Mick.

May the soul of Father Murphy soar high with those he helped guide and pass from this world. For the friendship, love and support you have bestowed on the smallest within our family to the most recent angels that passed whos memories were honoured by your tears . You have been a constant for 4 generations of this family and you shall be missed. My deepest sympathies to the Murphy family.
Catherine Cotter, and the children, Willow, Faith, Cole and Hunter

Sincerest sympathy to Canon Michael’s family. A wonderful chaplain who came to my aid one Christmas Eve when tragedy struck our unit at Collins Barracks in Cork.

Sincere condolence to Fr Murphy's family on the death of Fr Murphy. A lovely man always smiling, May he Rest in Peace

Deepest sympathy to the Murphy family and extended families on the sudden death of Cannon Michael .who was a good friend of Fr.Eddie Collins r I p. both ordained together. May Fr Michaels soul rest in peace..

Our deepest sympathies to the Murphy family and friends of Fr. Murphy, especially Colette. He was a lovely gentle man who always had time for his friends and parishioners. He was a great source of comfort and hope in times of sadness and loss. A great man gone to God, loved by all who knew him. May he find eternal peace in heaven with his God he served so faithfully

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Canon Michael. He was a genuine, humble and respectful priest who cared for his parishioners deeply. May God grant him his eternal reward in heaven. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam usual.

Deepest sympathy to all of Canon Michael's extended family and to all of his very many friends and Defence Forces colleagues who are today saddened by his unexpected death.
We have all lost a truly extraordinary priest, a great friend and a wonderfully kind and gentle man who influenced all of our lives for the better. May his gentle soul now Rest in Peace.
It was a privilege to have served with him in the 60th UNIFIL Infantry Battalion. He was a wonderful Chaplain in some very difficult times. He will be greatly missed.

Sincere sympathy for our beloved Fr. Murphy, He was very much loved by all , a lovely Holy man. He called often to the house, We loved him very much . We had great chats about the barrs when dad was there . we also loved his christmas mass for the children . II Will always pray to you.sheilamac

My deepest sympathy to Canon Murphy's family. May he rest in peace from CBC classmate from First Communion Class to Inter Cert.

My condolences to the extended Murphy family. Father Murphy was such a kind approachable and a great priest. He was always there for his parishioners especially during covid times by putting on an extra 3.30 mass on Saturdays and also at Christmas time. He also visited my late parents in their home bringing the blessed sacrament to them were we had many a cup of tea and a chat. Now his earthly work is done may he rest in peace in the kingdom of heaven.

Sincere condolences to the extended family on the passing of Canon Michael.
I served with him in S Lebanon. He was a kind, wise and empathetic chaplain and was extraordinarily courageous and calm in any situation.
He is surely now in his well deserved eternal reward.

Sincere sympathy to Niall, Maura and the Murphy Family on the sad and sudden passing of Canon Michael. He was a great friend for many years and was always so helpful and caring We will greatly miss him, May he Rest in Eternal Peace

Rest in peace Fr Murphy Bowman Family Cathedral road.

Deepest sympathy to the extended Murphy family on the death of your beloved uncle and friend. I know he will be greatly missed. May he rest peacefully.

Sincere sympathy to Canon Michael’s family at this sad time.
A proud Blackpool man and a great supporter of our club.
Only a few months ago he said the mass for the deceased members of our club.
May his gentle soul now rest in peace.

Rest peacefully in your heavenly home Michael you will be sadly missed you will be in our thoughts and prayers never forgotten by the Scott family's retired and serving 🙏

Our Deepest Sympathy To The Murphy Families on the sad passing of Father Michael May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Rest in peace Canon Mick and enjoy your rewards in heaven as they are so richly deserved. What a very special person and Priest you were. It was a privilege to know you and serve with you both in Collins Barracks and Overseas. Great memories. Condolences to all your family.

Sincere condolences to all Fr Murphy’s family at this sad time. Thank you Fr Murphy for all your support down through the years , may you rest in peace .

Scoil Maria Assumpta, Ballyphehane

It was with great sadness and shock we learned of the sudden and untimely death of our beloved friend, Fr Michael, on Saturday last. Fr Michael was a constant in our school for more than twenty years, where he was much loved by the entire School Community.

Fr Michael was a very special human being, he knew and loved Jesus Christ, and consequently, he was the ideal conduit through which the love of Christ was conveyed throughout our school and in the wider community of Ballyphehane.

He was present in the lives of our community, in times of great joy, i.e. births and marriages, and in times of great sadness, death, bereavement, loss. He encouraged, empathised and accompanied all those who faced illness, rejection or other, of life’s misfortunes with a merciful, gentle, non-judgemental manner.

His simplicity and generosity was the beacon that enabled him to talk of, and live out the promise of Christ’s salvation for all.

Our sympathy goes out to the Murphy Family and to his Diocesan Colleagues who will mourn his passing. However, the void he leaves behind, in Ballyphehane, will be felt by all who were privileged to have met Fr Michael, and his legacy should compel us to embrace Christ in the simple things of life, love and family.

Now that his earthly work is done, may he enjoy warmer waters and find eternal rest in the presence of Jesus whom he served so well.

John Walsh.
Chairperson,
Board of Management,

Fr Michael was an amazing man who brought Ballyphehane together. I'm old enough to remember him going to the Pres school when he first joined the parish. Very understanding, and very open to questions when it came to religion during my awkward edgy phase in life. A true gentleman and I'm saddened to hear of his death.

Sincere sympathy to the Murphy family on the sudden passing of Canon Michael. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences
Charlie & Marie

So sorry to hear of Fr Michael’s death. He was a wonderful man with a good attitude to life . Served overseas twice with him and he organised First Holy for my son in Naquora . Sympathy to all his family and connections

Sad to learn of Fr. Michael's sudden and untimely death. Sincerest sympathy to his extended family, his colleague priests and other close friends. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to the Murphy family on the sad psssing of Fr.Micheal He was a kind caring humble man who had time for all .May his gentle soul rest in peace