US parents with Cork roots celebrate honouring of slain son

The parents of an Irish American US Navy Seal who was killed in action in Afghanistan a decade ago, and whose story inspired a Hollywood movie, have expressed delight at an Irish group’s decision to honour his memory.

Dan and Maureen Murphy, who have family links to Cork, were speaking in Kinsale last night ahead of a special event today where their late son, US Medal of Honor recipient, Lt Michael P Murphy, will be honoured by Irish Veterans.