It was with extreme sadness that we learned of the death of our esteemed Confrère Frank Murphy, KSS, KC*HS on 24th January 2025 who died peacefully at home in the loving care of his family, supported by the exceptional staff of North West Hospice and the Irish Cancer Society.
Frank was from Castleshane Co. Monaghan. He loved to return there to meet his brothers and go hunting hares with dogs. Frank worked in Sligo for the Insurance Corporation of Ireland (ICI), as a regional inspector.
Confrère Frank was admitted as a Knight to our Order in 1994; was a very active member and a regular attendee at events, including the annual Ceremonies in Maynooth. He was a recipient of the Pilgrim Shell having participated in the 5th Lieutenancy pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 2005 togehter with his wife Teresa and was a generous benefactor to the ‘living stones’ in the Holy Land.
Frank was a devout Christian involved in local parish, diocesan and national initiatives. He was deeply involved with the Cathedral parish in Sligo, as a reader, Eucharistic Minister and he also served on the Finance Committee for a good many years. Frank was a former Area President of the Society of Vincent de Paul and a founder member of the National Money Advice and Budgeting Service in Sligo. In addition, he was a founder member of Sligo Social Services and also volunteered with Meals on Wheels in Sligo for a good many years.
Confrère Frank was a daily communicant, an unashamed Catholic and a defender of Catholic faith practice from media attack. In 2010, he was presented with the prestigious Michael Bell Memorial Award by the International Alliance of Catholic Knights in recognition of his exemplary dedication to the Defence of Human Life, Protection of the Unborn and the Right to Life.
In 2003, Frank was invested into the Pontifical Order of Pope Saint Sylvester and was also an Honorary Life Member of the Knights of Saint Columbanus. He served in various offices of CK25 and Area 8 Provincial Council, including Grand Knight and Provincial Grand Knight. He was a member of the Council of Directors for nine years, with the last three of them as a special advisor to the Supreme Knight. He served as the chairman of the Standing Orders Committee until his passing
Confrère Frank was a stalwart member of our Lieutenancy, mentor and friend to many members. A true Christian Knight, he will be remembered fondly and greatly missed, especially by Teresa and his children, Dr Philip, Catherine, Michael and Ann Marie.
Frank also has very sweet tooth (he loved his desserts)