Tributes have been paid to UCC professor John A Murphy, who has passed away a the age of 95.
Professor Murphy was was appointed Professor of History at the college in 1971, serving in the role until 1990 and was appointed the first university historian in 2016.
He was also twice elected to Seanad Eireann, and was named Cork person of the year in 2005.
Taoiseach Micheal Martin led the tributes to Professor Murphy, calling his former lecturer a passionate believer in peace and reconciliation on our island.
Very sad at the passing of Prof John A Murphy, one of my first lecturers in Irish modern history
His thought-provoking & courageous views personified the best of academic life
He was a strong voice in the Seanad and passionate believer in peace & reconciliation on our island.— Micheál Martin (@MichealMartinTD) February 28, 2022
