MAYOR Daniel Butler has opened a book of condolences in memory of Mary Immaculate College graduate Ashling Murphy, who was killed while out running in her hometown of Tullamore on Wednesday.
Mayor Butler said: “Ashling’s death is a huge tragedy and a senseless killing, and on behalf of the people of Limerick city and county I would like to offer our sincerest condolences to Ashling’s parents, family and friends on their loss.”
“The outpouring of grief following her murder shows how well loved and respected she was in her local community and further afield, including in Limerick where she studied in Mary Immaculate College.”
“Her college friends and the faculty and staff in MIC are in shock at the tragic loss of Ashling, a loss that is incomprehensible for someone so young to be taken in such a sudden and violent manner.”
“It is such a frightening situation that someone can go out for a run and be attacked and killed. We must ensure that everyone in our society is protected.”
The book of condolence is available on Limerick.ie and will remain open for seven days.
The book will then be collated and forwarded to Ashling’s family.
The college will host a vigil in Ashling’s honour later this month when students return for Spring Semester.
