John (Ger) Long

Condolence Book for

John (Ger) Long

Rathsallagh, Rosegreen, Tipperary / Fethard, Tipperary

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Sincerest Sympathy on the sad passing of your dear Brother Ger.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.
— Joan Skeffington
On behalf of the Fethard Historical Society, I would like to extend my sincere sympathy to Gerry's sister Patricia, nieces Emma and Georgina, nephew Mikey and extended Long and Wilson families, on the recent death of their beloved brother and uncle..Gerry will be greatly missed by us all.
Michael Mallon.
Chairman FHS.
— Michael Mallon.
Deepest sympathy to Patricia and extended family on the passing of Ger. May Ger Rest in Peace.
— Moira Morrissey, Tullamaine
Sympathy to Trish and family,may Ger R.I.P
— P.Colgan
My sincere sympathy to the extended Long family on the sad and untimely passing of John. A most interesting and intelligent character to meet. He made a great contribution to local history in Tipperary over the years. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam diiis.
— Liam Noonan
Sorry to hear of Gerald’s passing our deepest sympathies to all the family
— Jim and paula burke
Our deepest condolences to Patricia and Family on the sad passing of Ger may he Rest In Peace
— Willie & Maura Morrissey Tullamaine
Sorry for your loss Ger was a gentleman May he rest easy
— Tom Mary Morrissey
My deepest sympathies to Tricia, Emma, Georgina, Mikey and extended Long family on the sad passing of Ger. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
— Kay Morgan - Maxwell
Deepest sympathy to the Long family on John's passing. A great historian. May he rest in peace
— Bernie & Joanne O'Doherty Donohill
Sincere condolences to Trisha and all the Wilson & Long families on the sad passing of Ger, may he Rest In Peace
— John stokes
Deepest sympathy to Patricia and Family on the death of Ger. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time
May he rest in peace
— John and Catherine O Connell Coolmoyne Fethard
Sincere sympathy to the long family. may Ger rest in peace.
— Marty & liz bergin Rosegreen
Deepest sympathy to Patricia Emma Georgina and Mickey on the death of Ger.May he rest in peace.
— Philomena Costello
Deepest sympathy to Patricia and family on the death of Ger.
— Maura Molony and Family.
Deepest sympathy to the Long family on the sad death of John.May he rest in peace.
— Michael and Anne Fitzgerald Rochestown Cahir
My deepest sympathies to Tricia, Emma, Georgina, Mikey and extended Long family on the passing of Ger. May he rest in peace.
— Aoibhinn Fanning
Sincere condolences to John's family and extended family on the sad passing of John. What a brilliant historian. Rest in Peace John.
— Willie Barron-Newmarket, County Kilkenny
Deepest sympathy to Patricia and extended Long and Wilson families on the sad passing of Ger. The Lyons family greatly appreciated Ger's dedication and enthusiasm in organising the Centenary Commemoration of our Grand Uncle Adjutant Jerry Lyons in Newchapel on 3rd April 2023. Ger possessed a wealth of historical knowledge which he generously shared, he will be fondly remembered by many. Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time. May Ger Rest in Peace.
— Valerie Lyons and family
Sincere sympathies to the Long and Wilson families on the sad and sudden passing of John. Despite his failing health, he was a great supporter of the Tipperary Historical Society and Tipperary Studies and indeed all things historical. His dedication to local history and events was phenomenal. We will miss his visits and phone calls to Tipperary Studies. May he rest in peace.
— Mary Guinan Darmody
Deepest sympathies to Trisha, Emma, Georgia & Micky on the sudden sad passing of Ger, may he rest in peace.
— Larry Marie Bergin & family
Sincere Sympathy to Patricia and family on the passing of Ger. May he rest in peace.
— Michael [ mogga ] O'Regan clonmel
Sincere sympathies to Trisha, Emma, Georgina and Mikey on the very sad passing of your brother and uncle Ger. May Ger Rest in Peace. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
— Lisa Buckley & David O’Connell
Sincere sympathy to Tricia, Emma, Georgina and Mikey on the sad passing of Ger, may his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏
— Breda and Noel Culleton
Sincerest sympathies to Patricia and all the members of the Long and Wilson families on the sudden death of John from the members of The Third Tipperary Brigade Old IRA Commemoration Committee. He was a member in good standing of the Committee for decades. A noted local historian, he was respected and appreciated for his knowledge and hard work. I measc Naoimh agus mórlaochra na hÉireann go raibh leaba aige ar neamh is go gcloise sé ceol na n-aingeal ar feadh na síoraíochta.
— PRO.
Deepest sympathy to Patricia and all the family on Ger’s passing. Rest in peace.
— John and Joan Ryan Rosegreen
Sincere condolences to Trisha and all the Wilson & Long families on the sad passing of Ger, may he Rest In Peace
— Michelle (Doyle) & Dermot Ryan, Clonmel
Deepest sympathy to Patricia, Emma Georgina and Mikey on the very sad passing of Ger RIP. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
— Eamonn & Rosemary Buckley
Our sincere condolences to Patricia, Emma, Georgina and Mikey on the sad passing of Ger. May he rest in peace.
— Kevin and Fiona Mulcahy, Castleblake
Sincere Sympathy to you Trica on the passing of your brother Ger.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.
— Ann Ryan Carraig Downs Cashel
Our deepest condolences to Patricia and the extended Long and Wilson families on the sad loss of Gerry. He was an esteemed member of the Fethard Historical Society, an amazing source of historical information and an inspiration in his continuous commitment, in spite of illness, to the society. Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís.
— Mary & Tony Hanrahan, Rathcoole, Fethard, Co. Tipperary
Sincere sympathy to Emma on the sad passing of your uncle John.
May he rest in peace.
— Mike and Helen Buckley Cappawhite.
So sorry to hear of the passing of Ger RIP. Sincere sympathy to his sister Patricia and extended Long family. I met Ger through my involvement with the commeration of my Grand uncle Cpt.Ned Somers last year. Ger was so helpful in setting up the venue and the celebration afterwards in the hall in Rosegreen. My family will be forever grateful for his knowledge of this historical event and his enthuasism. A very pleasant man.May he now RIP.
— Breda Morrissey.Clonmel.
Sincere Sympathy to Patricia and Family on the passing of Gerard. May He Rest in Peace.
— Maura O’Connell (nee Frewen)
Our deepest sympathy to Trish and family on the death of Ger. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May Ger rest in peace 🙏
— John and Mairead Morrissey
Gerry's love of books, his wit ,sense of humour and interest in the world and everyone in it, means he will be greatly missed by everybody who knew him.
— Christine Tulk Cappawhite
My condolences to all of John's family rest in peace John
— Jarlath Dorney San Diego ca.
We extend our deepest condolences to the Long and Wilson families. May he rest in peace.
— Noel, Frances and Shane Harrington
Rip Ger.. and thanks for all your help.
Tipp Independent Republicans.
Ireland Unfree Shall Never Be At Peace
— Pat Boyce
Our sincere condolences to Patricia and family and to the Long and Wilson families on the passing of Gerry.
Gerry was on our committee in recent years and was the link to the Historical society.
His passion was the annual Book Fair and always made sure that everything was in place for this great event .
May He Rest in Peace.
— Fethard Ballroom Committee
My sincere sympathy to Patricia and family and to the Long and Wilson families at this difficult time.
I knew Gerry most my life going back to the days of Coolmoyne Youth club.
In more recent years we were involved together with the Vintage club and Fethard Ballroom.
A man of great knowledge and always contributed positively at a meeting.
Gerry was very passionate about what he believed in.
May he Rest in Peace.
— Sean O’ Donovan, Coolmoyne, Fethard.
Sincere sympathies to all of John’s extended family. He was always great to meet and speak with. Be the subject history, literature or politics, John could hold his own in any company. May he rest in peace.
— Declan Rice, Grange, Gortnahoe
My deepest sympathies on the sad passing of Ger. May you all find the strength you need at this difficult time.
— Cllr Mark Fitzgerald
Deepest sympathies to the family of Ger May he rest in peace
— John ryan
Sincere sympathy to Patricia and the Long and Wilson family on the passing of Ger.
May he Rest in peace.
— Jimmy and Kate Horan Tullamaine
Sincere Sympathy to the Wilson and Long family on the sad passing of Ger.
May he rest in peace.
— Michael & Catherine Prendergast Cooleagh
My deepest sympathies to Tricia, Emma, Georgina, Mikey and extended Long family on the passing of Ger. May he rest in peace.
— Danny Fanning, Rosegreen
We are so sorry to hear of Ger's sudden death. Our deepest sympathy to you Tricia and to Emma, Georgina and Mikey. May he rest in peace.
— Margaret and Vincent Doocey
Sincere sympathy Patricia, Michael, Georgina and Emma on the death of Ger. May Ger rest in peace.
— Michael, Julie and Matthew Tobin
With Sincere and deepest sympathy in your sad loss to you Patricia and Emma and Georginaand Mickey onthe sad news of John's passing John would call to my Health Shop for a chat and tosell His commeration calendars On the anniversary last April 16th of my Gran Uncle Capt. Ned Somers and His comrade Capt Theo English of the 100th year of their deaths in Rosegreen John went to Coolmore to give us permission to hold the ceremonies inside in their yard for which we are very grateful May John's soul rest in eternal peace Amen
— Anne Allen Abbey St.Tipperary Town
Dearest Trish, Emma Georgina and Mikey our deepest sympathies to you all at this sad time. May Ger rest in heavenly peace in the loving arms of the Lord. The Tobin family .
— Siobhan Tobin and family
Our sincere condolences to Patricia on the sad passing of Ger. May he rest in eternal peace.


Denis and Declan O'Brien
— Denis O'Brien Cleirhan
Sincere sympathy to his Sister Patricia the Wilson and Long family,s at this sad time.Ger was a great historian about the trouble times anyone who sought information he was glad to help them if possible.For many years he was part of historical societys even though he suffered health issues for a number of years he never complained.My family were neighbors to his family in Rathsallagh for many years and our Mum's were cousins I will miss him so much, rest in peace my good friend .
— James and Patricia Davin London and Ballydoyle
Saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Ger. Sincere sympathies to Patricia, Emma, Georgina and Mikey. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
— Breeda and Tom Delahunty, Ballydoyle
Our Deepest Sympathy to the Long and Wilson families on the passing of Ger. He had a wealth of historical knowledge and he will be missed from the vintage club.
May He Rest In Peace.
— Pat and Breda O'Loughnan, Grawn, Fethard.
Sincere sympathy to Patricia and family on your great loss.May Ger Rest In Peace
— Lillian Des Cantwell
Sincere sympathy to Tricia and family on the passing of your brother. May he rest in peace
— John and Gerita Casey
Our sincere condolences to Patricia, Emma, Georgina and Mikey on Ger’s passing. “Ar dheis De a anam”.
— Michael & Mary Healy, Fethard
Tricia, my deepest condolences to you and your family on your sad loss. May Ger rest in peace.
— Eilish Barrett
Our sincere sympathy to Patricia and family and to the Long and Wilson families on the death of Gerry. May he Rest in Peace Amen.
— Bill & Mary Lee, Killusty, Fethard.
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