A general meeting of all the members of the St. John’s Temperance Society took place on Sunday, October 15th, during which a vote of condolence was extended to Mrs. Murphy, the wife of the late Mr John Murphy. The Society also expressed their sympathy to his sons: Rev. M. Murphy, President of the Society; Rev. J. Murphy of Rathkeale; and Rev. Timothy Murphy of Fedamore.

The vote of condolence, which was passed in silence, conveyed the heartfelt sympathy of the members of the St. John’s Temperance Society to the family and friends of Mr Murphy. The motion read: “That we, the members of St. John’s Temperance Society, beg to tender to the family and friends of the late Mr Murphy our sincere sympathy on the premature demise of their dear father.” The statement was signed by John Hickey, Secretary of the Society.

This gesture of sympathy demonstrates the strong bond and camaraderie among the members of the St. John’s Temperance Society during times of loss and sorrow.

Limerick Echo – Tuesday 17 October 1905