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Waterford council buys Lismore home of renowned travel writer Dervla Murphy

Waterford council buys Lismore home of renowned travel writer Dervla Murphy — Travel writer Dervla Murphy at her home in Lismore, Co Waterford. Picture: Dan Linehan

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025 - 13:01

Christy Parker

Waterford City and County Council has purchased the Lismore home of the late international travel writer Dervla Murphy.

The house and 0.6 acres of land was the property of the writer’s daughter Rachel.

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