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Ashling Murphy Remembered As Kind, Talented, Loved And Admired

Laura Donnelly
Laura Donnelly

01:13 18 Jan 2022


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Ashling Murphy has been remembered as a kind, talented, loved and admired young woman.

The 23 year old's funeral mass has taken place in Mount Bolus in Co Offaly.

Ashling's first class students each held a red rose and photo of their beloved teacher as the cortege arrived at St Brigid's church.

Members of the Kilcormac/Killoughey senior camogie team also joined a guard of honour - as hundreds of mourners came to pay their respects.

The President and Taoiseach offered their condolences to the family as the service got underway.

In his homily, Chief Celebrant Father Michael Meade described Ashling as a precious gift.

Offerings of a musical instrument, hurl, jersey of her local GAA club, a family photo and a book to represent her love of teaching were all brought to the altar.

Bishop Tom Deenhihan told the congregation that Ashing's death had united the country in grief and support.

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