About Sheila Murphy
Lived 1898 – 1983 (aged 84). Sheila Murphy was an Irish and British diplomat.
Sheila Murphy (28 December 1898 – 15 January 1983) was an Irish diplomat, being Ireland's highest ranking female diplomat during her career.
Early life and family Sheila Geraldine Mary Murphy was born at 18 Harcourt Street, Dublin on 28 December 1898. She was the eldest daughter of the five children of physician and surgeon, Dr John Joseph Murphy and Louisa Murphy (née Dickson). Murphy died at Oak House nursing home, Orwell Road, Rathgar, Dublin on 15 January 1983. She is buried in Deans Grange Cemetery.
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Who was Sheila Murphy?
Irish diplomat (1898-1983)
When was Sheila Murphy born?
Sheila Murphy was born on 28 December 1898 in Dublin.
When did Sheila Murphy die?
Sheila Murphy died on 15 January 1983 in Dublin.
What was Sheila Murphy's occupation?
Sheila Murphy was a diplomat.
What nationality was Sheila Murphy?
Sheila Murphy was Irish and British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Sheila Murphy (diplomat)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sheila Murphy. https://biography.guide/sheila-murphy-diplomat/
MLA: "Sheila Murphy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sheila-murphy-diplomat/.
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