Former Clare councillor pays touching tribute to father as he passes away 'peacefully'
Mourners leave condolences for family of Finbarr Murphy
Mourners have left condolences for the family of the death of Clare man Finbarr Murphy.
Originally from Gleesk, Sneem, Kerry / Carrigaholt, Clare / Blackrock, Cork, Finbarr passed away peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Kilrush Nursing Home, Kilrush, Co Clare.
Sadly missed by sons Cillian (Clare) & Mossy (Kerry), daughters Shaney Kavanagh (Falmouth UK) and Dara Murphy (Vannes, France), sisters Ann (Cork) & Margaret (Dublin), brother John (Cork), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends.
Sharing a post to X (formerly Twitter), Finbarr's son and former Clare councillor Cillian Murphy shared a touching tribute to his father.
"So after a long struggle, Dad drifted off peacefully yesterday & while expected it’s still a shock. A man who lived life to the full and never left a question unasked. A huge thank you to all the staff of Mowlam Kilrush for their care."
Some of the condolences posted on RIP.ie include:
"Sympathy to Cillian on the death of Finbarr. I had many meetings with Finbarr during his time in Bricks Carrigaholt and West Clare Co Op. Always a progressive Entrepreneur and most pleasant to meet with May Finbarr RIP."
"To all the Murphy family. So sad to hear of Finbarr passing. He was one of a kind, we will not see his likes again. Keep her on course Skipper, to your next destination. from the Browne’s in Fenit."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you Cillian and all your family at this sad time. Finbarr was one of those wonderful people who you always felt the better for meeting because of his joy for everything in life. May he Rest in Peace. Richard and Fiona Cappa."