Aidan Hayes

To the family and friends of Mr. Hayes, my sincere sympathy on your great loss. ….. a wonderful English teacher and class tutor in MCS. I will always remember his passion, enthusiasm and unique way of teaching . A gentleman .

Sincere sympathy to the family of Mr Hayes.

Very saddened by this news. I was very lucky to have had Mr Hayes as an exceptional English teacher in Millstreet Community School. He brought English to life and life to English. To this day, I think of him when I see incorrect spellings and apostrophes in public signs. English classes flew. Sincere sympathies to his children and extended family. He often spoke of you in his classes.

Aidan was so unique and stood out with his red hair and beard.Such a great help when we were starting the twinning of Pommerit and Millstreet in the 1980’s.He was a true poet and gentleman.

I'm so sorry to hear of the sad passing of Aidan. My condolences to all. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to all the family may Aidan rest in peace

Deepest condolences. Aidan was an amazing English teacher in Millstreet in the 80s. Made poetry cool. I never forgot him. RIP

Deepest sympathy to Aidan's family & all who mourn his passing. He was my class tutor in the 1980s & I have lovely memories of him in particular his love of poetry. I still have a copy of a poem he wrote for a group of us on a school trip. May Aidan rest in peace.

Deepest sympathies to Mr. Hayes' family & friends. What an inspirational & encouraging teacher, who made English class interesting & fun for his students. May he rest in peace.

Mo chomhbhrón ó chroí ar mhuintir Aodáin as a chailliúint. I have very happy memories of Aidan when he was a member of our drama group-Aisteoirí Luachra. We travelled many miles to féiltí around the country and came home victorious from the Féile Náisiúnta Drámaíochta in Gweedore in April 1984. Go luí and chré go héadrom at do chorp dílis Aidan.

Sincere condolences to his family & friends on the passing of dear Aidan,a wonderful friend & colleague at MCS.

Sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Hayes a lovely man and teacher. May he rest in peace.

I remember Mr. Hayes when he thought in Millstreet Community School many years ago! 1980's , he was a lovely man. May he rest in peace. My condolences to all his family and friends.

Condolences to Aidans Family and friends, Aidan was my English Teacher back in 88/89 in Millstreet and I absolutely hated every minute of School except for Aidans English class, what an absolute Legend he was , he treated us like friends instead of schoolkids and i was very sorry to hear of his passing , may he rest in peace 🙏

Please accept my sincere condolences . Aidan was a very special friend, very unique person and very dear human being. My heart and mind are with you accompanying him in his last journey. May he rest in peace.

I'm very saddened to hear of the passing of Mr Hayes. I always enjoyed his English classes, I think he may not always have stuck to the curriculum and this made his classes much more interesting to us 12 and 13 year olds! Condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.

Sincerest sympathy to the extended Hayes family on Aidans passing . RIP .

May you rest in eternal bliss. For one who had your acquaintance I wish your beautiful soul continued blooming.

Aidan and I met as classmates at UCD studying for our masters degrees. We quickly became friends. Over the years we were able to visit each other whenever he was in New York or I was in Dublin or Millstreet.

For reasons unknown (or due to many pints and a few baby powers) we began addressing our letters to Mr. Celtic Hayes and Mr. Mickey Goldenlites.

During the period of "Dallas and Who Shot JR" he took it upon himself to buy himself an honest to god black Stetson cowboy hat. He gifted it to me at the end of our UCD year: "When will I ever wear this in Dublin? They'll think I'm mad!" I wore it at my wedding to my gal from Texas seven years later and I have it still.

Words to describe Aidan- intellectual, deep, talented, zany (a cowboy hat?!), and ever in awe of the word and of the world.

Godspeed my friend.
Rest in peace, Celtic Hayes.

Claire, Gerard and Cormac, please accept my deepest sympathy on the death of your brother, Aidan, and my apologies for not being with you this weekend as I would have wished. I very much enjoyed our literary correspondence over many years. Aidan would send scraps of verses with the germ of an idea and also complete poems which were very accomplished and moving. He was receptive of suggestions (from this non-poet) and always responded graciously with his signature sense of humour. He was a skilled translator from Irish (Máire McEntee said Aidan’s was the truest translation of a poem of hers) and French. Richesses (2008) a dual language publication of Francophone Songwriter Poets which Aidan edited and translated, is a beautiful book which demonstrates Aidan’s skill as a poet as well as his mastery of both French and English. Aidan used his sense of humour to mask his erudition and was great company. Rest in peace, cousin.

Sincere sympathy Gerard to you and all the Hayes family on the sad passing of Aidan. I remember him as being a most interesting, scholarly gentleman.
Suaimhneas Síoraí Air.

A brilliant teacher and a gentleman, To all his family in cork and Donegal my sincere condolences to all, may his soul rest in eternal peace

My sincere sympathy to the Hayes family and Aiden’s friends. I was so sorry to hear about his death. I know that words are cold comfort at a time like this – you are in my thoughts at this difficult time.

Rest in peace 🙏

Cómhbhrón ó chroí le clann Hayes. Many fond memories of Aidan over the years. A true poet who lived life on his own terms. Thinking of you all.

Sincere sympathy to the Hayes family on the sad passing of Aidan. Lovely memories of Mr.Hayes in English class. Rest in peace Sir.

My deepest sympathy to Ingrid, Stephan, Marie-Ghislaine, Mary and Ger, and Claire and all those who loved Aidan. We worked together in the Catholic Youth Council, and trained together for a while in France. Over the years since, we met sporadically, but it was as if, when we met, no time had passed, because he never changed! Always the same funny, zany personality who amused and challenged at the same time. A true artist and an unforgettable personality.

Condolence to Aidan’s family
A true gentleman which will be never forever missed sleep tight Aidan.

Aidan Hayes, my late husband, Jim's, childhood friend wandered in and out of my life in the 1980s and 90s Aidan, along with Ingrid and Stefan, were summer visitors to our house in Listowel. Lovely memories of trips to Ballybunion and the bog. For years Aidan regularly sent long letters, poems and Christmas cards, always well crafted and entertaining and written in his beautiful hand. He was a gifted writer. Aidan was one of a kind. Everyone who came within his orbit was enriched by the encounter. Go dté tú slán, a chara. Go gcloise tú ceol na naingeal go síoraí. My condolences to Ingrid, Stefan and everyone who is in mourning for Aidan.

Sincere sympathy to all the Hayes family on the sad passing of Aidan. Aidan was a good friend and colleague of ours at Millstreet Community School. Aidan also stayed with me for a period of time in Clara Road during his time in Millstreet. I have very fond memories of our times together. His students loved him dearly and were excited by his unique way of teaching his subject matter. He appealed and was responsible in a very sincere way for their imaginative and creative development. Aidan was one of a kind and it was this uniqueness that endeared him to those of us who knew him. He loved his notebooks which contained his beautifully written poetry and a record of the songs that appealed to him . I will never forget his beautiful rendition of ' THE ROSE '. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Our sincere sympathies to Claire and Gerard on the passing of Aidan. We all have great memories of Aidan in Fortfield Road Dublin...May He Rest in Peace......Jean, Hilary, Elizabeth and John Hayes.

Sincere sympathy to the Hayes family. Aidan was a wonderful colleague, may he Rest In Peace .

So sorry to hear of Aidan's passing. My condolences to Clare,Gerard,Cormack and to Aidans family. Rest in Peace Cousin.

Deepest sympathy to the extended Hayes family on Aidan’s death . May he rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to Mr Hayes family on his passing. Very fond memories of him from Millstreet Community School and his love of poetry, and enthusiasm for teaching and imparting knowledge. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Saddened to hear of Mr Haye's passing. He taught us in Millstreet Community School. He was such a superb teacher, always helpful, kind and caring. He lived beside me in Pound hill, Millstreet and on many a wet morning he dropped me to school in his little red car. May Aidan rest peacefully in his Heavenly home. He deserves only the best, leaving lovely memories for those of us blessed to have known him.

My memories of Mr Hayes was a teacher who was gentle, kind and very encouraging with a lovely singing voice too ! My sincere condolences to all his family at this difficult time. May his gentle soul rest in heavenly peace 🙏

On behalf of the Board of Management of Millstreet Community School, I extend our sympathies to the extended Hayes family on the sad passing of Aidan. He is very fondly remembered by those who know him during his time working in MCS, staff and students alike. Ar Dheis Dé Go Raibh A Anam Dílis.

Sorry for Your loss, I have fond memories of Mr Hayes teaching Me in Millstreet.
RIP

Our sincere sympathy to Claire and the Hayes Family. We are saddened for your loss, may you all find comfort with your cherished memories of Aidan.
Rest in Peace

Sincere sympathy to all Mr. Hayes family and friends. Such a lovely sensitive person which came out in his teaching and poetry. Recalling a poem he wrote after a night time walk on the beach around Ballyferriter with a group of us, his MCS students…always inspiring. May his gentle soul rest in the softness of heaven.

It was a real pleasure to get to know Aidan when he moved to St. Shanaghan House in 2019. He had a very real and positive effect on all around him. Even when visiting him in Milford he had such a positive aura about him. We had such a laugh with Aidan when we were able to post his whole library to him 1 or 2 books at a time. He will be missed but we'll always remember him with a smile

Sympathies to Aidans Family. Aidan was a tenant of mine in Drumcondra for some years. Remembered fondly. RIP

Deepest sympathy to all who mourn Aidan. RIP. Aidan was a gentleman and a wonderful colleague in the French Department at Millstreet Community School in the 80's. Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh aige.

Some lovely memories of Aidan and his poetry readings in Nancys bar Ardara, a true gentleman with a wonderful way with words. Sending condolences to all his family and friends x

So sad to hear the news of Aidans passing. I enjoyed many a long chat with Aidan, such a lovely man. Condolences to all the family. May he rest in peace

Our sincere condolences to Claire and to all the Hayes family on the passing of Aidan. We are conscious of your loss and send you our deep sympathy.

Rest in peace Aiden rember u when u used to stay in my mum b&b beside the poets

Sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Aidan on their sad loss. I taught with him in the mid 1970s when he spent a period in Christian Brothers College, Cork. He was a man of wide interests whose company was always entertaining. He was also a man of great integrity who followed his own course in life. Ní bheidh a leitheád ann arís.

Aidan Taught Me In Millstreet Community School In The 80’s & I Can Honestly Say He Was The Nicest Teacher I Ever Had. Lovely Man. To All His Family & Friends I Would Like To Send My Sincere Condolences At This Very Difficult Time. May His Gentle Soul Rest In Eternal Peace RIP 🙏

Aidan taught me in the 80s. I remember his love of poetry and teaching. Rest in peace.

Suaimhneas Síoraí ort , Aidan

Deepest condolencea to the family and friends of Aidan. He was a wonderful teacher always smiling. RIP .

Heartfelt sympathy and sincere prayers to Aidan's Family and Friends on his sad departure to his Eternal Heavenly Reward. R.I.P.. Aidan - such a genuine Friend to many with a wonderful smile radiating great goodness, kindness, humour, wit and sincerity. Aidan had such outstanding talent in the world of poetry and theatre. We remember Aidan as a wonderfully dedicated Teacher at Millstreet Community School in the 1980s. He was also enormously helpful as Translator in the Millstreet – Pommerit le Vicomte Twinning Committee. God rest the gentle Soul of such a True Gentleman and Teacher Supreme….Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Rest in peace Mr Hayes.You were my English teacher in millstreet community school in the 80’s and I loved my English classes.I still remember you to this day.Sincere sympathies to your family .

Sad news indeed .Condolences to family and friends . May Aiden rest in peace. Owen and Sile , Derryconnor , Gortahork.

Deepest sympathy and prayers to Claire and Gene, Gerard and Mary, Cormac Ingrid Sofia and Stefan and all the family on Aidan’s death. Many happy memories of Summer holidays in Knockrea Park with all the cousins. I enjoyed reading his poetry which Catherine shared with me. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. Thinking and praying for you all in these sad days
Alice

Deepest sympathy to Aidan’s family and friends, he was an active member of The Cloughaneely Players for many years and it was always a pleasure to act with him and to meet him in Falcarragh. May he Rest in Peace.

My deepest condolenses to you all. Aidan was a joy to be around. He filled his space with wit, mischief, wisdom and gentleness. He inspired me greatly and helped me to grow more confident and secure in who I am. There are many things I will never forget about your wonderful Dad, but one I would like to make note of, is that when he first became a Grandfather, he had business cards made up saying "Aidan Hayes - Grandfather" and handed them out to people on the street. He was so proud. Sending you deep love and strength at this difficult time.

So sorry. Aiden was an absolute gentleman, glad to have met him more than once or twice over the years.