Adrienne Murray
(1965 - 1986)
Adrienne Ann Murray was born on June 30, 1965. She lived in the small seaside town of Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland, until her untimely death on February 16, 1986. She was only 20 years old. This is a tragic story, but this is not about death, but the memories, of the somewhat short life of a very talented and creative person. This is her story.
"Sweetheart, you've forgotten, I can see.
The love we had, just you and me.
In once gone by romantic times,
we danced 'till midnight's magic chimes.
Just like the magic in the love,
once shared by Gable and Miss Leigh,
you've gone forever,
leaving all romantic memories here,
with me".
(Adrienne Murray 1981)
The Early Years
A collection of photographs that span her childhood years.
1966
First Communion 1973
School Portrait early 70s.
School portrait mid 70s.
Confirmation day, 1977.
Hidden Valley Ranch '84 #2
Cinderella Pantomime, January 1986 #2
Reeves Funfair, Kinsale 1984
Sketch #2
Sketch #11
Sketch #14
Sketch #15
Sketch #16
Sketch #17
Sketch #18
Sketch #19
Sketch #20
Sketch #21
Sketch #22
Sketch #23
Sketch #24
"Sweetheart, you've forgotten, I can see.
The love we had, just you and me.
In once gone by romantic times,
we danced 'till midnight's magic chimes.
Just like the magic in the love,
once shared by Gable and Miss Leigh,
you've gone forever,
leaving all romantic memories here,
with me".
(Adrienne Murray 1981)
The Early Years
A collection of photographs that span her childhood years.
The Spaniard, Scilly 1966.
First Communion 1973
School Portrait early 70s #2
School portrait mid 70s.
From a young age Adrienne became very fond of horses.
This photo is from around 1973.
With younger siblings Lorraine and Alan
with Santa mid 70s.
With 'Micky' the black Jack Russell 1977.
School portrait sisters 1976.
U.S.A. Summer 1984
The following photos are from a holiday in the United States,
July 1984 where she stayed with relatives.
Starstruck!
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
All dressed up for the ball.
Arriving in style!
Come fly with me!
Judy Garland's Red Shoes.
Babysitting the twins.
On the set in a film museum.
Lemonade?
It's for you!
In the Hall of Fame.
Minding the twins.
Nothing like an American BBQ!
At the Fairground
Not while I'm eating please!
What's for dinner granpaw?
Cruising down the river.
On the beach.
On 'Henry' at Hidden Valley Ranch, New Jersey,
July 5, 1984.
Hidden Valley Ranch '84 #3
In the city U.S. 1984
Jeez officer, it wasn't me! U.S. 1984
Are they twins?
The Later Years
A collection of photographs from her teenage years.
Bashful in Maisie's grocery shop,
Kinsale, April 1982.
Yeaaah! It's Haircut 100! 1982.
Relaxing in the sun 1982.
Snow, January 1985.
In the garden 1984.
The Ramparts 1985.
I wanna be a Cowgirl! 1984.
Charles Fort Summer 1983.
With a friend 1980.
In the garden early 80s.
Sallyport 1983.
In party mood 1985.
Cinderella Pantomime, January 1986 #1
Cinderella Pantomime, January 1986 #3
Cinderella Pantomime, January 1986 #4
In the news, December 1985
After the Hoedown!
Hysterical with laughter 1985
Heading to town 1984
With rescued hound 1983.
Fota Island 1983
Crosshaven 1985
With two good friends early 80s.
With Digger 1981.
Learning guitar 1982.
In the garden 1981.
Basking with joy 1983.
In the sun 1983.
With Digger 1983.
Minding the shop! Maisie's Kinsale.
Maisie's Kinsale.
Early 80s.
Photo booth portrait 1985.
Art Work
Drawing and painting horses became a big part of her life from the
late 70's up to the time of her death. She spent a lot of time writing about horses
and even entered stories into competitions.
Watercolour #1. Red Rum, a racehouse she truly admired.
This was painted in 1981
Watercolour #2
Watercolour #3
Watercolour #4
Watercolour #5
Watercolour #6
Watercolour #7
Watercolour #8
Sketch #1
Sketch #3
Sketch #4
Sketch #5
Sketch #6
Sketch #7
Sketch #8
Sketch #9
Sketch #10
Sketch #12
Sketch #13
Sketches of Kinsale 1985
This a collection of rough drawings of some famous Kinsale landmarks
Desmond Castle
Castlepark
Foot of St. John's Hill
The Courthouse and Greyhound Bar
Guardwell at foot of Higher O'connell Street
St. Multose Church
Other Art
Adrienne worked with clay and other sources
to create miniature works. Here are a few examples.
Paint on clay (30mm).
Painting on pebble stone (20mm).
Paint on sea shell (30mm).
Painted Clay Bowl
Writing
This was a big part of her life, in fact she kept diaries too, but
also spent a lot of spare time writing fiction.
Rondo is a completed novel.
The book also contains sketches.
Influences and Idols
Elvis Presley
John Lennon
Tom Jones
Fred Astaire
Ginger Rogers
Pat Boone
Kim Wilde
Doris Day
Rock Hudson
Charlton Heston
Gene Kelly
Nelson Eddy
Steve McQueen
Paul Newman
Gary Cooper
Tony Curtis
Danny Kaye
James Stewart
Arthur Askey
Jeanette McDonald
Lucy Ball
Marlyn Munroe
Rita Heyworth
Nicholas Clay
Dennis Waterman
Ultravox
The Beatles
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