Bláthnaid MacGinty
(née O'Broin)

Deepest sympathy to all Blathnaid family. We have lovely memories of her.

Karl, Alan, Simon, I've just seen that your beautiful mum passed. My condolences to you all and your families. What a wonderful woman she was. So much of my childhood is engrained with happy memories of all of you. Love to you all and prayers for Bláthnaid 💕

Our deepest sympathies to Karl, Alan, Simon, and all your family on the passing of Bláthnaid.
May she rest in peace.
She will be dearly missed. We hold fond memories of her from Gorey.

I have such fond memories of my trips to Gorey and visiting Bláthnaid and the Lollipop Cottage – it was always a highlight. Your mum was truly an inspiration. I loved her passion and her zest for life. As a young child coming from Mayo to Gorey, the chance to visit her was something I always looked forward to. She really taught me that age is just a number and showed the importance of enjoying and truly living life.

Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Grace McGee
(Daughter of Catriona Sunderland – my granny used to look after your mum)

I will always remember the first day i met blathnaid when i went for my interview in leeson st. She was so kind and vibrant.a very special person god bless xx

Sincere sympathy to Karl, Alan , Simon and all your family on the passing of Blathnaid .
I have fond memories of her coming to our Grannys house on Seapoint Avenue and then in Pelican House .
May she rest in peace

Alan my sympathies to you and to all your family on the passing of your mother.

Karl , Alan and Simon - I was so sorry to hear of Blathnaids passing . Blathnaid and Mum were lifelong friends having first met as neighbours on Booterstown Ave . Their friendship endured for decades and decades . I have such wonderful memories of both Blathnaid and Tom . Thinking of you all.

Our deepest sympathies to the family on the passing of Bláthnaid. May she rest in peace.

Sincere Sympathy to the family & relatives (including Marion), of Blàthnaid, on her recent sad passing. May she Rest in Peace.

My sincere condolences on the loss of the wonderful Blathnaid.

I knew her for years in Dalkey post office and then would see her regularly about Dalkey, off to lunch or bridge, she kept busy, loved her rugby and so proud of her grandson.
I still have the usa keyring from the match she went over for in 2015, rest in peace lovely lady xxx

Alan and Viv so sorry to hear of the passing of Blaithnaid. May she rest in peace

Sincere condolences to Alan & all the MacGinty family

My heartfelt condolences to Simon and family on the loss of your beautiful Mam.

Dear family and friends of Blathnaid
My sincere sympathy on the passing of Blathnaid
A long time ago I headed up from TCD to Pelican House...leaving a few hours later minus the blood but plus a part time job!! The Blathnaid McGinty tornado had struck!!!
My late mum Eilis and Blathnaid were great friends..part of the gang of early morning swimmers in Killiney Castle Hotel. When we lost Dad March 2019..the swimming gals were fantastic to mum...and it was no surprise to hear that Blathnaid was brilliant and top of the "gang of gals"
There is only one Blathnaid McGinty!
In the vernacular you loved Blathnaid....Ni bheidh do leithead aris. O mo mhathair 's me fhein mile mile buiochas.
Slan abhaile
Ta ras iontach rithe agat
Tog sos beag..b'fheidir la amhain 's tar eis sin tabhair cabhair do Naomh Peadar 's An Neamh ar siul! Nil bean nios fearr!
Le gra Niamh 's Eilis xx

Deepest sympathy to the McGinty family on the passing of a lovely lady and former work colleague from The Blood Bank. May she Rest in Peace.

To Alan, Viv and family sincere condolence on the passing of Bláthnaid. May her eternal soul rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Blathnaids family, I am so sorry to hear of her passing. She was a beautiful force of nature and I was privileged to get to know her over many years in Dalkey church, and since on our many chats on the street in Dalkey.
No bheith a leitheid aris ann.

Heartfelt sympathy to all the family as Blathnaid was a wonderful person full of generosity and kindness. I knew her for many years and she was so inspirational and a terrific motivator, nothing was beyond her! Blathnaid will always be in our hearts.
She has earned her heavenly reward and may she rest in peace.

Alan, verry sorry i was unable to convey my sympathy to you in Person in Dalkey.She would always speak to me about you and yours whenever we met- usually in Dalkey. She loved you all and the Family - indeed lived for you all.She really was a great character and will greatly be missed.

Sue Ryder Dalkey has been enriched by the presence of Blathnaid MacGinty. She brought to bear her gifts, given generously, of intelligence, enthusiasm and whole-hearted engagement to every activity and every encounter with each of us. She challenged, she lifted spirits, brought laughter and warmth. There could be a very long list of attributes here but, to bring them into one basket, she was a sparkling presence that warmed the very heart of the place. We are grateful to life for the gift of Blathnaid. Our hearts are deeply touched both with missing you and with gratitude for you. God speed you on your new adventure, Blathnaid.

Simon, Karl and Alan

Our thoughts are with you and your families at this very sad time. Blathnaid was one in a million, may she Rest In Peace.

Sorry to hear of the passing of blathnaid. She was friends with my parents (John RIP. and Marie Long) she would often talk to dad in Irish. I always remember her big wave whenever she saw me. I know mum would have loved to been there today to remember her but she was unable to attend.

Simon, very sorry to hear of your mothers passing. By all accounts she lived a full and active life and hopefully is now in a better place.

Dear Alan and family, please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your mother. My own mother, Eileen, has fond memories of her. May she rest in peace. Amen 🙏🏻

So sorry to hear of Blathnaid's passing. She was a very Kind, Happy, Helpful and Glamorous Lady. Always so kind to us young ladies In The Blood Bank. Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time.

Sincere sympathy to all the MacGinty Family on the passing of Blathnaid. She was a great friend and a wonderful person. I have fond memories of our Bridge evenings with herself and Tom. They were a most entertaining couple. May they be reunited in Heaven and rest in peace, God Bless them both.

So sorry to hear the sad news of Blathnaid passing She was so kind to us all in the BTSB Always greeted us with a big smile and always encouraging words Many a lovely tea was had in Lollipop Cottage great memories Still giving even in death 😀 May she have eternal peace xxx

Sincere condolences to all Bláthnaid’s family whom she spoke so lovingly about over the years when I was working with Bláthnaid in Pelican House, Mespil Road. She was a wonderful, good humoured lady who took such an interest in all our lives, and was so supportive and welcoming to all the new members of the team. I recall a personal delight for Bláthnaid when I travelled to Uganda and visited her sister in laws grave with some flowers in the convent where she had lived, your Aunt, Mother MacGinty RIP. I know how much it meant to both Bláthnaid as well as your late Dad Tom, whom I know is now reunited with his beautiful Bláthnaid. Rest in peace Blobs.
Solas na bhflaitheas agus leaba i measc na naomh duit, Bláthnaid. xxx

Simon, so sorry to learn of the passing of your dear mum Bláthnaid, may her gentle soul rest in peace. Sympathies to you and all the MacGinty families. Ar dheis Dé go raibh an anam.

My sincere condolences Simon to you and the extended family on the passing of your beloved Mother. May she rest in peace

Alan, Karl, Simon and family, our sympathies on the passing of your mum , a dear friend and neighbour of our school community. May Blathnaith rest in peace.

I’m sorry to hear about your mother’s passing Simon and condolences you and all of your family. May she rest in peace.

Passing on our deepest condolences to those closest to Blaithnaid and her extended family at this time. May her memory and spirit forever remain close to you all.

Sincere condolences to Alan and family thinking of you at this sad time

Deepest sympathies to Simon and family on the passing of your mum. May she rest in peace.

It is with profound sadness I learnt of he death of Blathnaid.
She was one of life's true unique originals.
Her zest for life and the brilliance of her personality was only exceeded by the breath and fire of her heart which was glowingly evident and generously shared.
It was a joy and privilege to have known her and her beloved Tom.
May she look upon the face of God and be as one with the loves of her heart.
Our Lady's loving hands light the grief of her cherished family at the loss of such a special Mother.
The game is NOT over........only just begun.
Martin Keane
London

Heartfelt condolences to Alan, AJ, and all the wider MacGinty and O'Broin families on the passing of Bláthnaid. By all accounts a lovely and very special lady, who will be sadly missed. Maurice and Mary

Sincere sympathy to all the Mc Ginty family on the passing of Blathnaid.
I enjoyed her compamy for many years at the swimming pool in Killiney Castle.
A spirited lady who approached life with vigour and enthusiasm. She brightened us all up on many a cold, dull morning

Rath De uirthi.

Josephine Cotter.

Sincere sympathy to Karl,Alan,Simon and the extended MacGinty family on the death of your dear mother Blathnaid. We have lots of happy memories of her down through the years. Reunited with her beloved Tom. May she rest in peace

Deepest sympathy to all of Bláthnaid's family on her passing. A true lady who never failed to bring a touch of glamour, fun and laughter to every time we met her.
I had the pleasure of getting to know Bláthnaid when I typed her wonderful poetry and she regaled me with all of her fabulous stories of her beloved family and past adventures. I'll miss her fun loving smile and her firecracker spirit. Rest in Peace Bláthnaid

My sincere condolences to all the
family on the death of your beloved Bláthnaid.May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Condolences to Alan and all your family on the passing of your mum, may she rest in peace

My sincere condolences to Bláthnaid's family.
She will be greatly missed.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

Alan, Simon, Karl, I offer you my sincere sympathy on the death of your much beloved mother, Blathnaid. She brightened up our lives; it was always a joy to meet with her on the street or on the bus and to exchange a few cheerful words, Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam.

Deepest condolences to Alan, Vivienne and all the MacGinty family on the passing of Blathnaid RIP. Nikki, Mark, Daniel (former Blackrock pupil) & Amelie Redmond

My condolences to all Blathnaid’s family and friends. She lifted our hearts and brightened our Sunday mornings at Monkstown Meeting.

Deepest sympathy to the MacGinty clan on the passing of Bláthnaid.

Our sympathy to Bláthnaid’s family, of whom she spoke so proudly. The sadness of her passing is eased by the knowledge her suffering is at an end. Suffering she bore without complaint and courageously. We will miss her glamorous presence on a Sunday taking comfort from happy memories of her humor and wisdom.
Padraic and Lorraine.

To: Karl, Alan, Simon & Extended family members.

I am so saddened to hear of your Mum’s death.

Christmas will not be the same without receiving her beautifully written cards.
Every year without fail, her card arrived with all her news. Forever proud of each and every one of you.
As the years went on, and her writing got shakier, it made her sentiments all the more poignant and beautiful.
For those of us lucky enough to have worked with Bláthnaid, we know only too well how privileged we were. She was the ‘Fairy Godmother’ to us all. If she wasn’t sorting out our uniforms, or helping in the clinic, she was sorting out our personal woes, be they trivial or otherwise. When my dad died Bláthnaid even went as far as to send a lovely note to my Mother, which I still have today.
There is no doubt she was one-of-a kind. Donors also loved her sense of fun and flamboyant presence.
How lovely that she is now reunited with your dad forevermore.

I can just imagine her laughing and smiling in heaven like only Bláthnaid can.

Unfortunately, I can’t be there for her farewell celebration, but will be thinking of you all.

Jean Kinane (Nee Egan)

Sincere sympathy to Alan and the MacGinty family on the passing of your beloved mum. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Sorry to hear condolences .. an amazing lady,i remember blàthanaid from sandycove and killiney.
Living near my gran.❤️💚r.i.p

Deepest sympathy for your loss. I have brilliant memories of Bláthnaid through our school years in Sion Hill many moons ago and all the years since. Such a happy and uplifting person who always brought smiles and laughter to those she met.

Deepest sympathy To Blaithnaid Family at This Time. May She Rest in Peace

My deepest sympathy to my cousins Karl, Alan & Simon & extended families on the passing of Blathnaid. May she rest in peace 🙏

Deepest sympathies to all the McGinty Family on your mother’s passing . May she rest in peace

Dearest Karl, Alan and Simon
I was very sorry to hear about the passing of your wonderful Mum and my dear aunt Bláthnaid. She was a wonderful woman, full of live, love, energy, happiness and positivity. A straight talker who always made sense. Her legacy remains on in your good selves and your family’s. Love Kieran, Kira and Kirill xx

Our sympathies to Simon, Karl, Alan and extended family on the passing of your Mum, Blàthnaid. May she rest in peace

I was very sad to hear of Bláthnaid's death. Our sincere sympathy and condolences to Karl, Alan and Simon and their families. Bláthnaid was an exceptional woman - she was a great friend and had boundless energy for so many people and so many organisations. Nothing was too much trouble for her and she accomplished so much. She will be sadly missed in Dalkey and beyond. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

I want to express sincerest condolences on the passing of Blathnaid. She was a good friend of my mother's Noelle Ryan, and we both had the pleasure of working with her in the Blood Transfusion Service Board.
May She Rest in Peace.