Services take place across the country in memory of Ashling Murphy on her second anniversary
Hundreds of people attended a mass in Mountbolus, Offaly yesterday evening to remember Ashling
A number of vigils and services have taken place across the country marking the second anniversary of Ashling Murphy.
23-year-old teacher Ashling was killed jogging along the Grand Canal in Tullamore, Co Offaly and January 12 marks two years since she was murdered.
Hundreds of people attended a mass in Mountbolus, Offaly yesterday evening in St Brigid's Church Thursday January 11, to remember Ashling Murphy.
A commemorative walk took place today, January 12 from Digby Bridge, Cappincur Carpark to Ashling’s Shrine on the Grand Canal in Offaly in her memory also.
A year ago the Ashling Murphy Memorial Fund was established in the 23-year-old schoolteacher's memory and a post on the Ashling Murphy Memorial Fund Facebook which landed on Nollaig na mBan (January 6).
A tribute was posted to the Facebook page by family remembering Ashling on her anniversary.
"Today we remember our beloved Ashling who is so dearly missed each and every day, especially by her heartbroken family and wide circle of friends. We share this poem beautifully written by Bernadette Dillon-Ryan which provides a glimpse into the incredibly kind, loving, and ambitious lady that Ashling was."
Further information about the memorial fund objectives are available on the iDonate page Ashling Murphy Memorial Fund HERE.
Mary Immaculate College (MIC) paid tribute to Ashling in a post to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
Ashling had only recently graduated from her studies at MIC and had begun teaching at Durrow National School in Offaly before her tragic death.
"Today MIC remembers Ashling Murphy. She was a teacher, a dedicated sportsperson and a talented musician. We were lucky to count her as one of our students."
Josef Puska was found guilty of Ashling's murder last year and sentenced to life in prison.