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Kathleen Murphy: Integrity, Smarts, & Vision

By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief
October / November 2019

October 1, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Kathleen Murphy shares insights on her career’s success, the importance of team work, and the family story behind her mission to give people, especially women and the younger generation, the tools to secure their financial future. Kathleen Murphy, one of the top 50 most powerful women in business, doesn’t have an office! And that’s fine with her. “Everyone’s on the same … [Read more...] about Kathleen Murphy: Integrity, Smarts, & Vision

Roots: Murphy, O’Murchu, and O’Murphy

By Gregory Chestler, Contributor
October / November 2019

October 1, 2019 by 1 Comment

The Irish surname Murphy is a modern form of the ancient Irish name O’Murchadha, which means “descendant of sea warrior,” from the Gaelic muir, meaning “sea,” and cath, meaning “battle.” And, true to the clan’s moniker, the Murphys have traveled and battled far and wide. It’sthe most widespread surname in Ireland, and according to the 2010 census, it’s the 64th most common name … [Read more...] about Roots: Murphy, O’Murchu, and O’Murphy

Corner of Ireland: Murphys, CA – “Queen of the Sierras”

By Michelle Harty, Contributor
April / May 2016

March 25, 2016 by 1 Comment

Settled in 1848 by brothers John and Daniel Murphy from County Wexford, Murphys, California, once a mining town, is today a major tourist destination.  ℘℘℘ Hidden in the Sierra foothills of California, in the vast and quiet Calaveras County, northwest of Yosemite, lies Murphys, a small town with a big personality. Made up of about 2,300 residents spread out over 10 square … [Read more...] about Corner of Ireland: Murphys, CA – “Queen of the Sierras”

Roots: The Stout-Hearted Murphys

By Irish America Staff
July / August 1996

July 1, 1996 by 1 Comment

One of the most common names in Ireland, the Murphy Clan has distinguished itself in every field. Among them were an Army chaplain, poet, war hero, police commissioner, and mistress. ℘℘℘ The name Murphy, the most common and widespread name in Ireland, is a derivation of the Gaelic personal name of Murchadh or Murragh, which gave rise to the different versions MacMurchadh … [Read more...] about Roots: The Stout-Hearted Murphys

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