Bernard (Barney) Maguire

So very sorry to learn of the passing of my dear friend Barney. Treasured memories from back in the days of Laverys back bar, the 'hack, Welly park & Holland, Good Times. So grateful for having known the man, he will be sorely missed, but never forgotten. Rest In Punk my Friend.

Curly (Paul Dale) and I were chatting in a bar about Barney, our old friend we knew from Primary School. He was great man.
Curly went on to marry Anita, sister of Nalene, they two; worked in Lavery's back bar for years and they knew Barney there for the great wit and gentleman that he was. We all want to pass on our sorrow at his passing and deepest condolences to his family and many friends.
The sharpest and brightest tack in the box. It was a pleasure to be in his company.

Heartfelt condolences to Finn, Trisha, Bart, and Victoria, and all of Barney’s extended family. Rest in peace, my dear friend.

I'm so sorry to hear this, my deepest sympathies to all his family. I have such fond memories of Barney from Lavery's back bar. He was a truly lovely person, so kind, a real gentleman, one of the best. So, so sad that he has gone but such lovely (and funny) memories. I'll raise a glass to you Barney.

So sorry to hear about Barney’s passing. I had many a good night with him at Ben and Anne Marie Duffy’s house in our teenage years, listening to Bob Marley and enjoying the craic. Hopefully they’re all catching up together again..

Rest well Barney

Saddened & shocked to hear of Barney's passing. Deepest sympathy to Finn & all Barney's family. He had a great love of nature & was a font of information, with a wry sense of humour. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.

All of my deepest condolences to Barney's family, friends and everyone who knew him. He was a brilliant, unique character and will be sorely missed. I would have known him 40 years this year and was 16 in the college of business studies. Maguire was 4 years older and never let you forget it, haha!. An omnipotent punk who had done and seen everything, forever correcting you and imparting information. He took me under his wing and introduced me to Lavery's back bar. That was the end of academic education and the start of a completely different type. He was a huge part of my life and there is a massive gap in it with him gone. I sure some fungi will grow where he is placed.

Adios Brother

Bill

It was a great shock and very sad to hear of Barney's sudden and untimely passing. Our deep condolences to Finn, Trish and the Maguire family. Barney was a mine of information on many topics, particulary all things nature. I was privileged to accompany Barney on many foraging adventures and to share his knowledge on identifying plants and mushrooms. Barney was instrumental in developing a couse on wild flower indentification which has been successfully running at IT/ATU Sligo for a number of years.
He'll be sadly missed including much craic and banter that was had over the years.

Deepest sympathy to Finn, Bart and Victoria on the death of Barney. From his cousins, Michael, Trevor, and Nigel Richardson, their wives Terri, Brenda, and Candy, and their families. Much love and hugs in the days ahead.

So sorry to hear of Barneys passing. Such a lovely man. Keeping Finn and Barneys family in my thoughts.

Deepest sympthoy to all the family and friends you were a gent only got to know ya last year many a chat we had Rest in Peace 🙏

Sincere sympathy to you Trish, my thoughts are with you, Finn and all Barney's family. Barney helped to make Sligo Woodland School a very special place; eternal rest to him now - on a hammock beneath the trees! Rest in Peace.

Sincerest condolences to Barneys family & friends, he was my neighbour in the most recent years he was such a lovely gentleman always on this bicycle always a smile so sad to hear of this news May he RIP

Deepest sympathy to Finn, Trisha and all of Barney's family & friends. May Barney's kind& gentle soul rest in peace.

Very sorry to hear of Barneys passing. I was in college with Barney in the ATU. Lovely friendly man. May he rest in peace.

Deepest Sympathy to Barney’s family from his cousins Michael, Trevor, and Nigel Richardson, and their wives and families.

Sincere condolences to Finn & family on the tragic passing of Barney. His wealth of knowledge and good nature always stood out in our company. Rest In Peace Barney.

Deepest sympathies to Finn and Barney’s relatives on his sad passing. May Barney rest in peace.

Such a shock to hear of this very sad news. Sending all our love and sympathy to Barney”s family. Rest in Peace Barney 🙏🏼 Donohoe family x

Such sad sad news. Our deepest sympathies to Finn, Trish, and to Barneys extended family and friends. Barney, we were glad to know you. Your gentle spirit will live on in Finn. Rest easy

So sorry to hear of Barney's death. I have many memories of meeting him at football matches when our sons were braving the wind and the rain. God give you grace to carry on.

Sending deepest sympathies to all of Barney’s family and friends. He will be really missed. May he rest in peace.

Its with sadness we hear of Barney's death, our sincere condolences to his family, one of lifes true gentlemen, great chats and always look on the bright side, may your soul rest in peace our pal

To Trisha and Finn and all of Barneys family, my condolences at this very sad time.. Barney was such a lovely man who will be missed by so many.. x

Sad to hear of Barney’s sudden and unexpected passing.
His wit and humour is fondly remembered, may he rest in peace.

We're filled with sadness. Rest in peace, Barney.
We'll miss our insightful, honest and witty conversations.
We'll miss your heartwarming smile.
Our thoughts are with Finn and the family and friends.

Sincere sympathy to Barney's family. May he rest in peace.

Dear Trisha, Finn and family, so sorry to hear of the passing of Barney, he was a lovely man,
may he rest in peace.

To the Maguire Family My Deepest Condolences to You on the Sad Passing of Bernard (Barney) May His Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Trisha, Finn, Bart, Tracey & all of the family. He will be sorely missed & remembered very, very fondly by so many people, here in Northern Ireland & of course in Sligo. Love to you all. Rachel & Ian

Condolences to Finn, Bart, Trisha and the extended Maguire family and friends on the sad passing of Barney. Rest in Peace Barney.

Rest in peace Barney. Sincere condolences to friends and family.

My sincere condolences to Trisha, Finn and the Maguire Family.

Sincere sympathy to Trisha, Finn and all the Maguire family on the sad passing of Barney.
A true gentleman. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

RIP mate.

I am so sorry to learn of Barney’s sudden passing. All my condolences and deepest sympathy to all of your family Barney. Finn, your father was one of the kindest and nicest people ever. Great humour and such an easy going way with him. And a sweet smile. Along with Owen and Brian Halton below , we were all at St Joseph’s together and for a while at St Pat’s. Slan Abhaile a chara Barney. RIP my old friend .

So sorry for your loss a real
Gent always had a smile on his face May he Rip

I am so sad to hear the news of Barney's passing. He helped me with my garden over the past few years and was always very kind and knowledgeable. I enjoyed our conversations on many topics and his sound advice on gardening. Always a wise and gentle presence which I will miss. Sincere condolences to his son Finn and the extended Maguire family.Suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam uasal.

Deepest sympathy to Barneys family. He was gentleman-I knew him from his time at ATU/IT Sligo and also through Sligo woodland school. He was great with the kids and always so witty and upbeat. Rest in Peace Barney.

We are all so sad to hear this news. Barney will always be a part of the joyful memories we have of days spent in the forest. He gave the best pushes on the tree swing and always had a smile and a wave from his bike when we’d pass each other in town. RIP Barney. Thank you for the memories. Thinking of you Trisha and all of Barneys family at this very sad time.

Deepest sympathy to the Mcguire family on the sad passing of Barney may his gentle soul rest in peace

R. I. P. Barney, his wit and joviality would make your day, he seemed invincible like a mountain or a wise old oak, someone who would be here forever, a distinct permanence but with a lightness of being.

Condolences to Finn and all Barney's family and friends.

So very sorry to hear the sad news of Barney's passing. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Will miss seeing him coming in and out of the gardens....

From your neighbours in Cleveragh

We are very sorry to hear this sad news.

RIP Barney

Very sad to hear of Barneys passing,,I will remember fondly the time spent in Sligo working with him gardening,,he was a gent and I will miss his wit and humour

Very sorry to hear of Barney's passing, Hunter will always remember him from his days at the woodland school. RIP

Sincere condolences to Finn, Trish and the McGuire family on the sad passing of Barney. I will miss meeting him on the street and having a chat. Rest in Peace.

So sad to hear that Barney has passed, i did a vegetable growing course with him great fun to be around, may he rest in peace 🙏.

My deepest sympathies to all Barneys family and friends. Such a shock . We met first at ITSligo , though the organic community garden and I learned so much from him. He was one of our men with a machine , a strimmer etc. Always a cheery smile from him in town , chat in Shoots , smile passing by on his bike . Suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam' Hilary Gilligan ATU Sligo.

Sincere sympathy to Finn and Trisha on the passing of Barney.
Fond memories of Finn heading off happily with his dad on the back of the bike. Barney would always stop for a chat whenever we met.
Thoughts and prayers with you all.

Gutted to hear of Barneys death, he was a fabulous human being and I have so many happy memories of him in Newcastle Co. Down where I first met him as a teenager on his summer holidays. Funny, witty and intelligent, it was always a pleasure to be in his company. Sending condolences to all his loved ones.
RIP.

Sorry to hear this news, sympathy to all Barney's family and friends.

Deepest sympathys to finn and all barney's family..what a legend what a man ....a true gent

Sincere condolences to Barney's family & friends. May he rest in peace.

Absolutely stunned to hear of this awful news. It is hard to believe that we will never walk through the doors of Shoots or Fureys again and get your wit or wisdom. You were one great character,but behind all the slagging and craic was a truly genuine soul. Sincere condolences to Finn and extended Mcguire family. Rest In Peace Barney, was a privilege to have known you.

My deepest sympathies to Barneys family. We worked together these last two years and had many laughs and interesting conversations together. I will miss him.

Heartfelt condolences to Finn, Trish, and all Barney’s family & friends. We will always remember his generous spirit and playful ways during our days at the Sligo Woodland School & Camps. Your spirit will live on under the canopy of the beech trees for generations to come Barney. Grá mór Finn ó Gillian, Willow & Arthur

Sincere condolences to all Barneys family on their sad loss.

Went to primary school with Barney, a unique and beautiful character.
So sorry to hear of his passing, taken far too soon.
Love and condolences to all his family.
OJ