Death of Noreen Murphy - April 7th 2024
Noreen Murphy R.I.P.
Killavallig, Whites Cross, Cork
April 7th 2024
It was with great regret and sadness that we learnt of the death, yesterday, Sunday April 7th 2024, of our esteemed colleague Noreen Murphy, founding member of Carraig na bhFear AC and past Chairperson of Cork Athletics County Board
The Officers, Officials and members of Cork Athletics County Board extend their condolences and deepest sympathies to the Murphy family; Noreen's, children Brian, Michelle (Scott), Paul, Carole and Joanne (Sheehan), grandchildren Aisling, Alex, Ciara, Patrick, Niamh, Sarah, Shane, Kai, Alanna and Chloe, and the extended Murphy and O'Callaghan families
Noreen's lifetime contribution to athletics has been enormous and leaves a lasting legacy
May she Rest In Peace
Noreen Murphy's Death Notice on RIP.IE
The death has occurred of Noreen Murphy (née O'Callaghan)
Killavallig, Whites Cross, Cork
MURPHY (Killavallig, Whites Cross & late of Ballyphilip, Co. Cork): On April 7th, 2024, peacefully, at Marymount University Hospital and Hospice, NOREEN (née O’Callaghan), dearly loved wife of the late Joe and much loved mother of Brian, Michelle (Scott), Paul, Carole and Joanne (Sheehan) and loving sister of Michael, Maura, Terry, Tim and the late Sheila
Sadly missed by her loving family, sister, brothers, daughters-in-law Majella and Deirdre, sons-in-law Jef and Paul, grandchildren Aisling, Alex, Ciara, Patrick, Niamh, Sarah, Shane, Kai, Alanna and Chloe, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends
Reposing at the Mayfield Funeral Home, Old Youghal Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd: On Tuesday (April 9th) from 5.00pm to 6.00pm
Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Wednesday (April 10th) in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Carraig na bhFear which can be viewed on the Carraig na bhFear Parish stream
Funeral afterwards to Dun Bolg Cemetery
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to
Marymount University Hospital & Hospice
Please leave your personal message for Noreen’s family on the RIP.ie condolence section
“May she rest in peace
Carraig na bhFear AC's Tribute to Noreen Murphy
Cork Athletics’ Leading Lady
Noreen Murphy 1950 - 2024 
Noreen Murphy was a founding member of Carraig na bhFear Athletic Club having taken up the position of secretary as part of the inaugural club committee back in September 1980. A driving force ever since, Noreen fulfilled many roles within the club including Chairperson for many years and latterly Club President
Noreen’s involvement in athletics in Cork for 40 years culminated in a particularly proud moment in January 2004 when she was elected the first female Chairperson of Cork Athletics County Board
Noreen brought her can-do attitude to all aspects of club activity and was central to the Carraig na bhFear AC hosting the National Juvenile Cross Country Championships in 1991, the Junior and Senior Inter-County Cross Country Championships in 1999 and the National Intermediate and Masters’ Championships in 2006
For decades Noreen stood on the fields of Colaiste an Chroi Naofa in all types of weather coaching club athletes, fostering a love for the sport and guiding young girls and boys to success. Noreen proudly oversaw many huge triumphs for the club including County, Provincial and National Cross Country successes, US scholarships for her own daughter Michelle, Valerie Lynch and Patricia Dorgan, and in recent years a flurry of Track and Field achievements
Some of Noreen’s last outings with the club included a visit to the Mardyke in Spring 2023, when she attended the inaugural Noreen Murphy Challenge Cup between Carraig na bhFear AC and Cork City AC, and last summer Noreen was on hand to witness a new generation of young athletes being introduced to the sport through the club’s Athletics Ireland Summer Camp
From the messages that have poured in over the past few days it is evident what a hugely positive impact Noreen had on so many lives. Her undoubted contribution to the sport of athletics is widely accepted but notably it was for her kindness that most people remembered her
A life lived to the fullest, Noreen’s significant legacy will continue to inspire us all
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam uasal
