Austin Quirke

Sincere sympathy to Brendan , Vincent and Judith on Austin ‘s sad passing . May his gentle soul rest in peace.

My condolences to Austin’s family. I was a colleague of his at De La Salle Churchtown many years ago and remember him well - he was a dedicated teacher and a true gentleman. May he now rest in peace with the Lord of Love.

A great contributor to De La Salle Churchtown.

He never taught me, but I did know him through his involvement in rugby in the school.

A keen golfer and rugby fan, he had a quick wit and a sharp tongue if required.

Austin is a legend in De La Salle Churchtown.

RIP Austin.

I would like to pass on my deepest sympathy to the family on Austin’s death. Fond memories of Austin’s time as Secretary of the Secondary Teachers’ Golf Society, and enjoyed many pleasant days in his company. May he rest in peace.

Vincent and family of Austin please be assured we are thinking of you following his recent death we got to meet Austin when he was cared for by Vincent may he rest in peace

Sincere condolences to Brendan, Vincent and Judith, on the sad passing of Austin. May his soul rest in peace, Our paths crossed a few times in our shared teaching profession. I was privileged in my younger days, in having Vincent Snr. as a colleague in Glenstal Abbey School.

We wish to offer our sincere sympathy to
the Quirke family on the passing of Austin.May he rest in peace
Pat and Rita Muldoon Clonard Drive

It was with sadness that I heard of Mr Quirke's passing.
He taught us French and English in the 90s. He taught us a lot more than that though.
He was a creator of thinkers, philosophers and debaters. It was quite a feat to convince a bunch of hormonal, teenage boys to care about war poetry, French film or novels like The Old Man and The Sea. But I can still hear him quoting texts and arguing with us from his perch. And oh how we loved to argue with him! But no one enjoyed it more than he did.
He introduced us to ideas like social justice and Amnesty International. We only only had to mutter about the death penalty and we knew we would have him pontificating about the right to life and wouldn't have to do any work for the rest of the class! I learned far more though during those sessions and developed as a person during my time with him than from any book.
He took the time to bring us to the theatre and the cinema. He organised guest speakers from all walks of life. We got a chance to listen to recovering addicts from the AA and the governor of Mt Joy. We got to debate with socialist politicians. And we were well able to debate, having learned from one of the best!
He would regale us with stories of his time in France and of his beloved mother. We hung on his every word as he described when he had a heart attack and was subsequently offered a shave in the recovery ward by an attractive nurse!
He may have passed on but the memories for many will remain.
Rest in Peace Mr Quirke

Our sincere condolences Sharon and all the Quirke family on the very sad passing of your Uncle Austin, may he rest in peace.

Condolences to the Quirke family. Eugene Ryan. De La Salle Churchtown.

Sincere sympathy to the Quirke family on the death of Austin. A great collegue in De La Salle College Churchtown, he always had your back. A single handicap golfer for most of his life I enjoyed many a tussle with him and Phil Ryan in Edmonstown, Castle And Stackstown. He was a good rugby coach and a great all round sportsma.
May he rest in peace.

On behalf of all in Stackstown Golf Club, I wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the Quirke family on Austins sad passing.

I personally had the privilege of having Austin as a teacher in DLS. He took a genuine interest in each and every one of his pupils. A true gentleman.
May he rest in peace.

To the Quirke Family. Deepest condolences. Austin will be missed popping around to Sandyford Motors. He was a gentleman. Thinking of you all.

Sincere sympathy to Austin’s brothers and sister on his recent death. He was a good colleague of Ted’s for over twenty years in DLS Churchtown. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathies to the Quirke family. Austin was my French teacher and a fantastic coach in Belvedere College. He had a love of all things French, especially their rugby. I can still hear him shout “my God, man!” when a ball went to ground! RIP.

I remember Austin with great fondness , a great teacher coach and mentor. On one occasion at rugby practice Austin was wearing contact lenses in place of his glasses and one got displaced - he had quite bad eyesight and we all ended on hands and knees seeing could we find it - never did .
Anyway he moved to DS which was Belvos lose and DS gain .
Condolences to all his family and friends - may he rest in peace. You only remember the good ones.
Bernard Lord (Belvo ‘78)

Very sad to hear of Austin’s death. Taught me French and trained me in rugby at Belvedere. He passed on his love of both. Also enjoyed many dinners a debates with him in my parents house over the years. RIP

Sorry to hear of the death of Mr Quirke.He was a true gentleman and was very highly thought of by his pupils.Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh aige

RIP Mr Quirke. He was a gentlemen. Condolences to all of his family on his passing.

Offering my sincere sympathy to the Quirke family & extended family on the sad passing of Austin.
Always the perfect gentleman.

Austin Rest In Peace

Deepest sympathy to all of the family .
Austin, I will remember you & yours in my prayers. Austin was a person who touched many hearts & the condolence messages are testament of the wonderful man he was. Fondly remembered.

Mr. Quirke Rest In Peace. xx

Sincere sympathy to the Quirke Family and friends of Austin. Such a wise gentleman and great scholar. He made a difference in lives.
Rest in peace.

Austin taught me English and French in the 90s in De La Salle. A decent man with a strong sense of social justice. RIP.

Sorry to hear this, I liked him a lot. I had him for Inter Cert English from 85-89, I remember on Friday’s in first year he’d read out loud books that weren’t on the syllabus he thought we’d like - Catcher in the Rye sticks in my mind. He’d always look up and give us little head nod and smile when he read out a bit he especially liked. The teachers that stick in my mind were the ones that really seemed to love what they were doing, Mr. Quirke was definitely one of them.

My sincere sympathy to Austin’s family. Austin was my French teacher in Belvedere in the 70s and I used to meet him occasionally in the 80s & 90s in De La Salle Palmerston. He was a very good rugby coach. RIP

I had zero interest in English until he introduced me to Hemingway. Big turning point in my life. Lovely man.

Sincere sympathy to all of Austin’s family on his recent death. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Quirke family on the sad passing of Austin . May he rest in peace.

Condolences to all of Austins Relations.

Never had Austin as a Coach or Teacher, but worked very close to him in De La Salle RFC, a gentleman and very well organised. A very well educated man with a great sense of humour.

We have lost a great person and a Gentleman.

Austin, Rest in Peace.

Mr Quirke was a well liked teacher and coach. May he Rest In Peace.

Sincere condolences to the Quirke Family

Austin was a lovely man, fantastic teacher & a great person to have a chat with, always full of fascinating conversation.

May he Rest in Peace

Condolences to the family and friends of Austin. Austin was coach of DLS RFC First XV and in the College senior team back in the 1970s. Austin took his rugby very serious and was ahead of his time as a coach. He will be missed by many of our members who remember him fondly. May Austin rest in peace.

Very sorry to hear the sad news. He was my English teacher back in the 90s. Really nice man with a warm heart. He loved his job and was very friendly towards all. RIP.

Austin Quirke was my French teacher and rugby coach in Belvedere College in the early 1970’s. Best ever! Rest in peace

Please accept my sincere condolences. Mr Quirke was a wonderful teacher who I had the privilege to experience in De La Salle he thought me a love of France and rugby that I still have today.

A true gentleman and my he rest in peace

Deepest sympathy on the passing of Austin. May he rest in peace

Austin was an inspirational teacher and rugby coach but above all an absolute gentleman. May he Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the entire Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes may I express our sincere sympathy to Austin's family on the loss of a true gentleman. He served our Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes so faithfully for many years, mainly as a teacher, guide and mentor to the De la Salle Boys, but also as a steward at ceremonies and a very affable presence with the pilgrimage. We will miss him in Lourdes and will remeber him at all our Masses in the September pilgrimage. May Austin's gentle soul Rest in Peace. Our Lady and St. Bernadette pray for him.

Dear Brendan,sorry to hear of Austin’s passing.We send you and all the Quirke family our deepest sympathies.May he Rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Quirke family on the death of Austin.
May he rest in peace

My sincere sympathy to the Quirke Family
Austin was a lovely man
We were classmates at the Crescent College

Sad news.. Austin ... a well respected teacher he thought me economics and a fabulous rugby coach ... well ahead of his time ... thanks

Condolences to Austin’s family, I was very fortunate to have worked with Austin through his involvement with Lourdes. A true gentleman. May he rest in peace.

My condolences to Vincent, Brendan and Judith and extended family on Austin’s death. Austin was a great neighbour and joined my family for some memorable evenings around my dining table. He was an interesting conversationalist and loved his sports. He was a wonderful son to his mother Peggy and moved into Clonard to be with her. My family will miss him and offer our sincere sympathy to you all. Carmel Richards and family.

My sincere sympathy to the Quirke family on the sad passing of Austin. Go ndeana Dia trocaire ar a anam uasal.

My smypathies to Austin’s family. He was a great teacher and rugby coach. He brought many students to Lourdes over the years and a great supporter of our diocesan pilgrimage. A true gentleman. May Austin Rest In Peace🙏🙏🙏
Past Pupil

Sincere Condolences to Austin's family on their loss. I was a student in DLSC 93-99 and Austin left quite an impression on me in my formative teenage years.

He was a thought provoking teacher, not to mention an excellent rugby coach (ahead of his time). Most importantly of all, he was a good man who instilled self belief in his students and looked after the welfare of us all far more than any teachers job specification could require.

Rest in Peace.

So sorry to hear of Austin’s passing. Sincere condolences to all his family & friends. His presence is missed in Clonard Park.

May he rest in peace

Sincere sympathies to Austin’s extended family. I have happy memories of rounds of golf around Stackstown in his company.
Rest in Eternal Peace.

Sincere condolences to Austin's brothers, sister and extended family on his sad passing.
Austin was a truly dedicated teacher in De La Salle College who contributed to so many different aspects of school life.
As a colleague I always found him to be an absolute gentleman.
Apologies that I cannot attend his funeral mass as away on the 24th.
Ar dheis Dè go raibh a anam dìlis

Sincere sympathy to the Quirke family on the sad loss of Austin. We were very fortunate to have his friendship for so may years.

My deepest sympathy to the Quirke family on the death of your beloved Austin. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Thank you Mr Quirke for being a wonderful teacher and coach! May you rest in peace, we were so fortunate to have teachers of such calibre, John R

Very sorry to hear of the passing of a man I was delighted to have as my English teacher. Thank you for everything, sir. May he rest in peace.

As a past pupil of Salle, almost fifty years ago, Mr Quirke was a kind soul who looked out his students and treated them with kindness. Rest In Peace Sir,

Sincere condolences to the Quirke family on the passing of Austin. He was a great teacher, a super rugby coach and most of all a true gentleman. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.