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Michael Murphy

Murphy, Michael

Templemoyle, Culdaff, Co. Donegal and formerly of Derreens, Achill Island.

Beloved husband of Breege and much-loved father of Michelle (Hugh), Christopher, Paul (Stephanie) and Emma (Craig). Devoted granda of Lewis, Quinn, Regan, Zevagh, Nora, Ellie, Maggie, Annie and Freddie.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sisters and brothers, Patricia (RIP), Mary (RIP), John, Eileen and Ann Marie, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

May Michael Rest In Peace.

Michael’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh F93 E4FN today (Sunday) at 12pm going to his home (F93 Y7W3).

Funeral from there on Tuesday (December 30th) at 11.30am for 12pm Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Aughaclay, followed by Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Directors’ Facebook page.

Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to ICU Letterkenny University Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Published On: December 28th, 2025

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Brendan Tunney, Brackloon NS,Westport
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Murphy family on the sad passing of Michael. I was so sorry to hear of Michael’s passing this morning. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Thomas Donoghue Doocastle Co Mayo
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the entire Murphy family on the death. RIP. Micheal was and ex colleague from Burnfoot in the 1970’s who arrived from the Training Centre on 5th May 1978.

Carole Scanlon and family
8 months ago

Sincere condolences to John, Ann Marie Eileen and all the extended family members on the passing 🙏 of Michael. May his soul rest in peace..

Declan Murphy
8 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Breege and family on the passing of Michael.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

John Griffin Gortawarla Newport
8 months ago

Condolences to all family of Michael, a true gentleman. May his soul rest in peace 🕊️.

Micheál Joyce, Pollranny
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Breege, family and extended family, to John, Eileen and Ann Marie on Michael’s passing. May he rest in peace

Mary Gannon & Family Cloughmore Achill
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all The Murphy Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. Michael was always a gentleman. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Bernard and Phylomena Cafferkey Heaney
8 months ago

Heartfelt condolences to all of Michael’s family. Michael was such a kind and helpful man. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.
Bernard and Phylomena Cafferkey Heaney Dooagh and Inishturk

Elaine Robinson
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Murphy family on the passing of Michael. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
From all the staff in O’Connell’s Pharmacy Westport

Geraldine and Tim Evans Bohola
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Ann-Marie Eileen and John and all the Murphy family on the sad passing of Michael. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary (Duggan)& Brian Courtney
9 months ago

Sincere condolences to all the Murphy family on the loss of Michael. May he rest in peace.

Josie & Mary Angela McLoughlin
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Murphy family , grandchildren and cousins on Michael’s sad death. May he Rest in eternal Peace Amen.

Manus and Geraldine O’Donnell Glanmire Cork.
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy Breege on the death of Michael, and to his family Michelle,Christopher,Paul,and Emma, his brother John, sisters Eileen and Ann Marie at this sad time, memories of our Scanlon Cup days with Michael a stalwart at No. 2 for Kildownet, may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Raymond and Mary McGinty Ashleam
9 months ago

Condolences to Michael’s family and friends may he rest in peace

Kathleen O’Malley, Achill Sound
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Murphy Family on the very sad loss of Michael.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

John and Ann McTigue. Breaffy.
9 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to all the Murphy family on the sad passing of Michael. May he rest in peace

John and Mary O Keeffe, Cloughmore
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Murphy family on Michael’s sad passing.May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Bea and Audrey Murphy, Dooega
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Murphy family on your sad loss – may Michael rest in peace

Eamonn & Mary Kilbane, Cashel & Yorkshire
9 months ago

Our sincere sympathy to Michael’s wife and family. We are very sorry for your loss.

Mary & Declan Sweeney.
9 months ago

RIP Michael.
Sincere sympathy to all the Murphy family and his friends on Michael’s death.

Michael & Eileen O’Donnell
9 months ago

Sincere sympathies to Michael’s family at this sad time. May he rest in peace.

Martin & Lilian Masterson
9 months ago

Sincere condolences to all the Murphy family on the sad passing of Michael.
He was a lovely person a real gentleman.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Tony O Malley
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Murphy family on the passing of Michael. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Mary & Enda McNulty, Castlebar
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Murphy family on Michael’s death. May he Rest in Peace

Sally and Frank Boland
9 months ago

So sorry to hear of Michaels passing. My sympathies are with all his family and friends. Rest in Peace Michael.

Maura O’Toole Westport
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family On Michael’s passing he was one lovely person. May he rest in peace.

Colin & Ann Conroy Castlerea
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Murphy family on the passing of Michael. May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Patrick and Carmel Kilbane Castlebar
9 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to all the Murphy Family on the sad passing of Michael,May his soul rest in Peace

Thomas and Kathleen dever
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Murphy family on the sad passing of Michael rip

Pat cox Louisburgh
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Murphy family on the passing of Michael may he rest in peace

Brian Kilkelly Westport
9 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to All of Michaels Family and Friends.
A great work colleague in Westport and will miss the chats about all things related to football.
RIP Michael

Pat and Margaret Butler
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Ann Marie and all Michaels Family May he Rest In Peace

Thomas & Alice Connaughton Breaffy/Achill Sound
9 months ago

Deepest sympathies to all the Murphy family on the passing of Michael.
May he Rest in Peace 🙏

Tony & Karen Grealis, Dooniver
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all Michael’s family. May he rest in peace. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Helen Kilbane & Family
9 months ago

Condolences to all his family and friends at this sad time. May he rest in peace.

Aiden Masterson
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Murphy family on the sad passing of Michael, May he rest in peace

Pat Sammin Louisburgh
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy on the sad death of Michael. A pleasure to work with. May Michael rest in peace.

Adrian & Catherine McGing, Sandyhill, Westport
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all of the family on the death of Michael. May he rest in peace.

Seamus & Sheila Cooney
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Michael’s wife & family, his brother John, sisters Eileen & Ann Marie & extended Murphy family.
May Michael’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Pauline Golden, Westport
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all Michael’s family on his sad and sudden death. May he rest in eternal peace. 🙏

Michael and Liz dever
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Murphy family on the passing Michael rest in peace michael

Gerard Larkin, (Moville) Ballinlough, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon.
9 months ago

Sicere sympathy to Breege and your family on Michael’s death also condolences to the extended Murphy family on his passing. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Marion and John calvey derrowla and harrow London
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to John Eileen and Ann Marie and all the Murphy family’s on the death of Michael may Michael rest in peace

Helen Moran, Springvale, Achill
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all Michael’s family, may he rest in peace

John and Marian Mc Loughlin, Crossmolina.
9 months ago

So sad to hear of Michael’s untimely passing. He was a lovely man from a lovely family. Always a kind word and a smile growing up in Derreens. A fine footballer and sportsman. Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam dilis. Our sincere sympathy to his wife Breege and family. John, Eileen, Anne Marie, his aunt Bridgie and extended family. Are dheis Dé

Willie Moran Louisburgh
9 months ago

So sorry to hear of Michaels passing. We had good times working together. R I P

Eugene and Mary Masterson
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Murphy family on the sad passing of Michael may his gentle soul rest in peace

Liam and Ann Marie Halpin
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Michael’s family at this very sad time. You’ve travelled many roads in your lifetime Michael, may your final journey lead you to eternal rest. RIP

Kevin & Karen Dever
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Michael’s
Family may he rest in peace

JAMES KILBANE
9 months ago

Sorry for the loss of Michael. A kind and intelligent man who I spent lots of interesting chats with. Sorry to all his family who he was very proud of. Especially his grand kids. May he rest in peace
James

Marian & Brendan Higgins Ardrahan
9 months ago

Condolences to John, Eileen and Ann-Marie. To his wife, children and grandchildren relatives and friends. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May Michael rest in peace.

Colette Cooney & Family
9 months ago

Micheal, May your gentle soul rest in peace. No more pain
Love you forever.
Colette, Sarah, Thomas, Sinead, Callum & Your Wrecking Ball Willow

Michael&Veronica Lavelle Dooega
9 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to all the family on the passing of Michael .May he Rest in Peace.

Sheila English, Meelan/Dublin.
9 months ago

So sorry to hear of Michael’s passing. Michael was truly a lovely person. I wish to extend my sincere sympathy to Michael’s family and friends. May Michael rest in peace.

Mary Ann &Cormac Sweeney
9 months ago

So sorry for the loss of Michael he was a lovely guy everyone’s friend . Thinking of ye all Ann Marie Eileen John and Micheal’s wife Breege and Family . May his gentle soul now rest in peace .🙏

Paraic and Ann Sweeney, Bleanaskill.
9 months ago

We offer our condolences to all the Murphy families on the passing of Michael. May his soul rest in peace.

Pat Tonra Manulla castlebar
9 months ago

Sincere condolences to Ann Marie and the extended Murphy family on the sad passing of Michael. May he rest in peace 🙏

Adrian, Frances & Catherine Mc Nulty, Saula
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Murphy family on Michael’s passing. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sally Ann Cooney
9 months ago

Sincere condolences to all Micheal’s Family. May he rest in peace

Padraig Mc Loughlin,Carrowholly.
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Michael’s family on your very sad loss.May Michael’s gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Mary (McLoughlin) & Kieran Lavelle, Belmullet.
9 months ago

Sincere condolences to all Michael’s family on his sad passing. Ar dheis Dè go raibh a anam dilìs.

Manus T. and Eileen
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Murphy family on the sad passing of Michael. May he Rest In Peace.

Brid O’Malley, Cleveland, Ohio
9 months ago

Sincere condolences to Michael’s wife and children. Also to his brother, sisters and extended members of the Murphy family. May he Rest in Peace.

Jenny Murray Westport
9 months ago

My deepest sympathy to Michael’s family and friends. He was a gentleman.

Maura and Tom Connolly, Dublin
9 months ago

Sincere condolences to Michael’s wife and family and also to John, Eileen and Ann Marie and extended families on his sad passing. May he rest in peace.

Fiona & Padraic Scanlon & Family Pollagh
9 months ago

Our deepest sympathy to all the family on your very sad loss. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

The staff @ Centra, the quay, Westport.
9 months ago

Condolences to Michael’s family on his sudden passing…

Elaine Hopkins ,Westport
9 months ago

Micheal came into the shop where I work every day a pure gentleman. I am truly sorry for your loss .

John Kilbane Ashleam
9 months ago

Deepest Sympathy to All the Family May Michael Rest In Peace

Ann Sweenry Lavelle Bunnacurry
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Michael’s family.May his gentle soul rest in peace.Too young to die.

Neil & Angela Joyce -St Albans
9 months ago

Condolences to all the Murphy families on the sad passing of Michael a true gentleman.
May he Rest in Peace.

Gerard and Jacqueline McNulty Cashel
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Murphy families may his gentle soul rest in peace

Michael Joyce, Currane.
9 months ago

So sorry to hear of Michaels death. Sincere condolences to all his family. May he RIP.

Carol & Donal Murphy, Leenane
9 months ago

Sincere condolences to all Michael’s family. He was a true gentleman. He often drove my daughter Olive to school and always got a laugh out of her. RIP Michael.

Anna Marie Grealis Currane Achl
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Ann Marie and all the Murphy family on Michael’s passing Rest in Peace

Maire Sweeney, Ashleam, Achill
9 months ago

Sincere condolences to all of Michael’s family, relatives and friends on your very sad loss. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Julia and Jeff Shuter
9 months ago

Deepest Sympathy to the Murphy. May Michael soul Rest in Peace Amen 🙏

Christina Ralph
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Anne Marie and all Michael’s family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time, may he rest in peace

Ted Gallagher
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Family May Michael rest in peace 🙏

Catherine and Gráinne Seoighthe, Polranny
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all of Michael’s family and friends. May he rest in peace.

Paul & Mary Mcloughlin Achill Sound
9 months ago

Our condolences to all the Murphy family May Michael rest In peace

Maura Moran ( Needham).Achill Sound.
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all Michael’s family and friends.

Hughie & Anne McGinty Springvale
9 months ago

So sorry to hear of Michael’s passing he was such a lovely person happy memories of him driving McGings Bus from Achill always happy & great for a banter R.I.P.

Joe Mcloughlin Castlebar
9 months ago

Condolences to Michael’s family worked with michael and enjoyed it we will miss you.

Martin and Bernie Heraty Claddy
9 months ago

So sorry to hear hear of Michaels passing, he was so kind to our son Jason when he would bring him to school , and home.. May Michael rest in peace.

Teresa & Aidan Mulligan Saula
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Murphy family on the sad passing of Michael. May he rest in peace.

Martin and Breege Murphy and family shore road saula achill
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the family on the death of Michael. May he Rest In Peace

Fiona Campbell, Castlebar
9 months ago

Deepest sympathies to the Murphy family on the sad passing of Michael, may his soul rest in peace

Joe and Teresa O’Malley Newbridge
9 months ago

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

Tommy & Kathleen Gallagher, Askill, Achill
9 months ago

Sincere condolences to the Murphy family, Michael’s sisters and brother on the loss of Michael. May is soul rest in peace.

Lynda,Peter and Fionn Forrester
9 months ago

So sorry to hear of the passing of Michael. Deepestest condolences extended to Breege, Ann Marie and all the Murphy and Deegan family.

Catherine Duggan McNea
9 months ago

Condolences to all the Murphy families on the passing of Michael, may his gentle soul Rest In Peace 🙏

Gerard & Norma Patten Meelan
9 months ago

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

Tom and Kathleen Johnston Cloughmore
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Murphy family on the death. Of Michael, Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Greta Carr
9 months ago

A dear friend and colleague.. Much loved and very sad.
Only heard last night and am in Cork. So sorry to miss the funeral. Thinking of everyone today and he loved ye all dearly

Charlie Gallagher and family
9 months ago

Sincere condolences To all the Murphy family, and extended families, on the death of Michael, a lovely pleasant man , Michael may you rest in peace

Karen mc Guire westport
9 months ago

My condolences to Michael’s family and extended families may he Rest in peace 🙏

John & Gabrielle McNeela, Shraheens
9 months ago

Sincere condolences to Michael’s family on his sad passing, also the extended Murphy family’s. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Catherine & Tony Lavelle Ballina
9 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to all the Murphy family on the sad passing of Michael. May he rest in peace.

Martin and Lorna O’Donnell
9 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to the Murphy family on the passing Michael. May Michael rest in peace.

Micheál and Mary T McNamara, Achill Sound
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Michaels family and friends. May he rest in peace.

Pj & Kathleen Cooney Shraheens
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Murphy family at this difficult time. May Michael’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Martin and Angela McGlynn
9 months ago

Our condolences to the family.
Always a pleasure to meet Michael.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Mary (Walsh) Roughan, London
9 months ago

Condolences to all the Murphy family on the sad passing of Michael 🙏 A true gentleman.

James Kilbane
9 months ago

Very sad to hear of the loss of Michael. A kind and good man. Worked with him & always our journey’s where enjoyable. RIP

Anne & Danny McNulty.Castlebar.
9 months ago

Sincere condolences to his wife and family, brother John and sisters Eileen and Ann Marie on Michael’s sad passing. May his gentle rest in eternal peace! 🙏

Anne and Edward Burke Achill/Enniskillen
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Murphy family and extended families on the sad loss of Michael .
May Michael’s soul rest in peace

Padraic mc nally
9 months ago

So sorry to hear of Michael s death, condolences to the family
May he rest in peace🙏

Ann Gallagher & Alan Byrne & Family. Askill/ Leixlip
9 months ago

Deepest condolences to all of Michael’s family at this very sad time. May he Rest in Perfect Peace.

Mary, Gerard & Helen McCann, Cloughmore, Achill
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all Michael’s family, relatives and friends on his sad passing. Michael was always so friendly and made time for a chat whenever our paths crossed.
Remembering a sing song years ago in Pattens between Cloughmore & Derreens. When Michael took up the reins for Derreens his knowledge of so many songs made one of my Cloughmore neighbours say ” he has serious ammunition”
We will miss seeing him on the Atlantic Drive.
May his gentle soul Rest In Eternal Peace

Geraldine Molloy, Dooega
9 months ago

So sad to hear of Michael’s passing. We were in the same class at school. Always a pleasure to meet him. Rest in peace Michael. Condolences to all his family and friends.

Edward Calvey keel/Westport
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Murphy famly on the passing of Michael, May he rest in peace.

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