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Murphys of Mullaghbawn

Michael Murphy left Mullaghbawn in South Armagh for Liverpool at the start of the 20th century. It was here he married Mary Pender. This is the story of their nine daughters and one son, their children and grandchildren. "Cead Mille Failte"

Sunday, June 25, 2006

The Murphy Reunion May 2006 - Adelphi Hotel Liverpool

This was the 3rd such reunion of the Murphy Clan - and again many thanks to Des & Sue Herlihy for doing such a wonderful job organising the event. Also thanks to those who helped gather family photos together for the display in the Adelphi function room. Well done to all those people who had to make significant journeys to attend the reunion. For example: Jim herlihy from the US, John Cormac Murphy from Hong Kong and of course, the Irish contingent.
It was great to see Laura Gomez Murphy, at the sprightly age of 88years, receiving a wonderful boquet of flowers. Laura is the last of the generation and only remaining spouse of the 9 sisters and brother. She is pictured her with her flowers and daughter Rita.
I had a great time at the do, and as always, the time seems to go so quickly, and you never seem to get the time to speak to everyone. This is why the Sunday post-reunion get-together is always a good idea. Please add your comments on your experiences of the reunion.

4 Comments:

At 11:04 AM, Blogger DocMurf said...

John Grounds mislaid his wife Lynn's Olympus Camera on Sunday morning in the Adelphi ballroom area. He tried the Hotel without any luck. Anyone who has any information, please contact:
john.grounds@ntlworld.com

 
At 11:25 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

It was great to see the Grounds' families at the reunion. They are the children/grandchildren of Tom Grounds and Cecilia (Big Cis - née Gomez) who is of course Laura Murphy's sister!

 
At 11:20 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

My mother (now 89) is Laura's second cousin (through Tynan Great grandparents). She was delighted to see this photograph.
Please tell her that Peggy Belger sends her best wishes.
dmcdonnell@wavecable.com

 
At 8:55 PM, Blogger DocMurf said...

Great to hear from you Dennis. I am Cormac - my mother Laura's tenth child. Send our love to your mother and family. I have circulated your email amongst the family - so I am sure you will soon be contacted.
God Bless,
Cormac

 

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