It is with regret that I inform you of the death of James A (Tony) Murphy, peacefully, at his residence, Srelaun, Smiths Road.  Beloved husband of Rita (nee Prior).

Sadly missed by his wife Rita, sister Peg (O’Connor), niece Ann-Marie (Tyne), her husband Dom, brother of the late Canon David & Sheila.  Deeply regretted by his family and friends.  Rest in Peace.

Reposing at O’Malley’s Funeral Home, New Line Charleville on Saturday 3rd March from 3pm until removal @ 5pm to Holy Cross Church.

Funeral after 12 Noon Mass on Sunday 4th March to the Local Cemetery.

Members will form a Guard of Honour from the Church to the Cemetery

Tony was honorary secretary of Charleville Golf Club from 1964 to 2001.  Tony is in the record books as one of the longest serving honorary secretaries of any golf club in the country and the success of the club is a monument to his stewardship.  He has seen the club grow from a nine hole to 18 hole and 27 hole. He was a trustee of the Club until of his death

Retired secondary school teacher of CBS Charleville.