The Murphy Family: 100 Years in the Public Eye Death of Abina Murphy, Cork City, August 23, 1923 CLICK HERE to open the file on Abina’s death, which resulted from gunfire between rival factions of the Irish Civil War The Murphy Family in World War II Patrick (Matt) & Mary Murphy’s Trip to Ireland, 1959 Mary “Nanny” Murphy Celebrates her 87th Birthday, 1977 Family Day Observance: January 7, 1968