The first Indian woman to be appointed a Church of Ireland Rector in Ireland has spoken of beginning her ministry in Dundalk amid both “warm welcomes” and personal loss. However, her first months in Dundalk were marked by tragedy following the sudden death of her husband, Julian, in November. Murphy paid tribute to the support she and her son have received since his passing, describing it as “incredible”. “The support of the church for myself and my son during these last months has been amazing. Murphy explained that the church is entering a period of positive change, with St. Nicholas Green Church recently securing cross-border PeacePlus funding for a major renovation project.

Source: Irish Independent February 07, 2026 21:33 UTC