KATHLEEN MURRAY

It’s with great sadness we must report the passing of a true lady and legend of the greyhound community Kathleen Murray.

From an early age, Kathleen loved greyhound and was never far from one, aiding her father Frank and CissHoulihan in training dogs from their Macetown base just outside Mullingar. They enjoyed plenty of success with greyhounds such as top sprinter Witty Tom.
It was through the greyhounds that she met and fell in love with her future husband Francie Murray. They met at Mullingar track and it was soon clear that they would never part, going on to marry and have five children together, Catherine, Francis, Julie, Michael and David.
They would go on to become one of the most formidable and successful couples in Irish greyhound racing, winning many classics in Ireland and the UK, while Francie would be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
As an owner, Kathleen had many stars through the years but her most notable success came with the brilliant Treasury Tag.Under the care of Francie, he would capture the 1997 Puppy Derby and later that same year, the Munster Puppy Cup.
Kathleen also gave a fantastic service to the IGB, working as part of the tote team at Mullingar for over 40 years. It was a job she enjoyed and remembered fondly, often referencing the constant fun and conversation with staff and punters alike.
An amazing woman andtremendously selfless person, she always put her family first and her passing will leave a hole that can’t be filled. For those that knew her, she will be forever missed and we would likely to take this opportunity to send on our sincerest condolences to her husband Francie, her children Catherine, Francis, Julie, Michael and David, her beloved grandchildren, extended family and many friends.

May She Rest In Peace.

FUNERAL DETAILS

The death has occurred of Kathleen Murray (Née Houlihan) – Crookedwood and late of Macetown, Mullingar, Co Westmeath - March 29, 2026 (peacefully) surrounded by her loving husband and family in the tender care of the staff at the Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar.
Beloved wife and best friend of Francie, much loved mother of daughters Julie and Catherine, sons Francis, Michael and David, and adored Nanny of Conor, Ruby, Erin, Keira, Tom, Billy and Anna.
Kathleen will be loved always, remembered and sadly missed by her heartbroken husband and family, sons-in-law Edward John (McNamara) and William (Murtagh), daughters-in-law, Katrina, Miriam and Francis’s partner Aoife, sisters Phil (Owens), Aggie (Keena) and Clare (Nally), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, kind neighbours and good friends.
Remembering all the deceased members of the Murray and Houlihan families.
MAY HER KIND AND GENTLE SOUL REST IN PEACE

Reposing at Gilsenan's Funeral Home Mullingar (N91 K660) on Tuesday 31st March from 4.30 pm concluding with prayers at 7 pm.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday 1st April at 11 am in the Church of the Assumption Taghmon (N91 XY66) and may be viewed on the live webcam below. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
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