Mr Murphy’s release from ICU on Good Friday was described as “life-affirming and poignant” by his friend and fellow partner at KRW Law Kevin Winters.
Mr Winters told the Press Association: “Hearing news of his transfer out of ICU has been seismic for Niall’s family. “The timing of the move coming as it did on Good Friday is both life-affirming and poignant. Watching the video of Niall being clapped and cheered by all the medical staff as he leaves ICU is truly inspirational and a defiantly iconic moment during this hellish crisis.”
Mr Murphy is also a keen GAA enthusiast. Antrim GAA tweeted: “Great to see Niall Murphy is out of ICU. All the prayers are working.” Sinn Féin Assembly member Gerry Kelly tweeted the video of Mr Murphy’s thumbs up, saying: “Go Niall go!”
Wonderful news. I wish him well.