Br. Denis Con Hurley

Br Hurley taught maths in James St CBS back in the 60s and was a great motivator whom we called "Di Angelo" on account of his resemblance to a TV hero. He took three of us through honours maths on Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons to make up for ground lost by a curriculum mix-up in 5th years - we all got honours! In my case, urged on by Br Coffey to enter the Young Scientist competition, Br Hurley helped me with diagrams and added an artistic landscape background to a 3D representation of my project site which allowed the public and the judges understand the geological setting. I have no doubt his artwork played a key role in my winning the competition in 1968. He was also a sportsman, an accomplished artist and an excellent teacher who has touched the hearts of so many grateful ex-students and friends. May he rest in peace.

With deepest sympathies to Br Hurley’s beloved family and community in Callan. I was so fortunate to call him a friend for almost 30 years and will always hold dear his kindness, dignity, moral courage and warm humour. Like so many here, I’ll also continue to treasure his beautiful artwork.

Sincere condolences on the loss of our lovely friend Br. Hurley, we have so many fond memories in Achill and he will never be forgotten as his beautiful paintings hang in all our houses. RIP

Sincere condolences Mick, Jenny, John, Mary, Margaret, Sarah and the extended Hurley family on the passing of Denis. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Con’s family and Christian Brothers Community in Callan. I had the privilege of meeting Con many times during my work in Edmund Rice education. A lovely man . I, a Belfast man, was always made welcome in Callan. Ar dheis go raibh a anam dilis.

Con was a wonderful person whom I had the privilege to meet. His warmth and excitement about life were an inspiration to me. So sorry to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences on the loss of Denis, May he Rest In Peace.

Great memories Br. Hurley of climbing Slievemore with you and our family in Achill back in 1982! You'll always have a place in our hearts as we look at your many paintings in our home in Dublin. You were a true gentleman!

Sincere sympathy to Mike, Jenny, extended Hurley Family, and Christian Brothers Community on the passing of Bro. Denis. May He Rest in Peace

As a past pupil of Brother Con I have vivid memories of him as a teacher and as a Brother. He was a man of great gentleness and kindness who inspired us to goodness and achievement by the power of his own example. A man of great talent, holiness and humanity he touched the lives of many. He will be long remembered in Templemore and elsewhere. Ar dheis go raibh a anam dilis.

Thanks Con for a friendship spanning 50 years and the kindness shown to both my family and myself. Br. P. Jacob.

Sincere sympathy to the Hurley family and his Christian Brothers Community on the death of Br. Denis

Deepest sympathy to the Hurley family on the passing of Br Denis may he rest in peace.

Comhbhrón ó chroí le clann an Bhráthair Con,Donncha agus lena chomhbhráithre Críostaí go léir. Bhí sé de phribhléid agam é a bheith mar mhúinteoir agam i mBunscoil na mBráithre Críostai sa Teampall Mór go luath sna seascaidí. Fear ilchumasach ab ea é. Ní raibh a shárú le fáil mar mhúinteoir, gan trácht ar a phearsantacht shéimh chneasta. Ceann de mo chuimhní cinn is deise atá agam ar mo laethanta bunscoile ná bheith ag éisteacht leis an mBráthair Ó Muirthile ag léamh sliocht nó dhó as "Hiawatha" don rang ar fad i rith na seachtaine. Chruthaigh sé atmaisféar draíochtúil sa rang agus bhíomar go léir faoi gheasa aige.Nil aon dabht ach gur fhág sé a rian ar na daltaí go léir a bhí faoin a chúram agus ar ghach duine a raibh an t-ádh leo aithne a chur air. Solas na bhFlaitheas agus leaba i measc na naomh go raibh aige.

My deepest sympathy to the Hurley family and Christian Brothers Community on the sad passing of Br.Con.May Br.Con rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Hurley family and the Christian Brothers on the death of Bro Denis. He was a member of a great team of Christian Brother teachers in Templemore CBS in the early sixties. Many of us are indebted for the well rounded, great education they provided. He showed great artistic flair in his chosen subjects and imbued his students with a love of them. May he rest peacefully after a long life of gentle and generous service.

Deepest sympathies to Mick,Jenny and family and also the Cleary family on the death of Br Denis. My he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to the Hurley family & the The Christian Brothers Community on your sad loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Go ndéana dia trócaire ar Br. Hurley.

Our deepest sympathy to Mick, Jenny, extended Hurley and Cleary families, also to the Community in Callan on the passing of Br Denis. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad and difficult time. May Br Denis rest in heavenly peace. God bless.

Sincere sympathy to Mick Jenny and the Hurley family on the passing of Br Denis.

Sincere sympathy to all the Hurley family and friends on the passing of Br. Con (Denis). May his soul rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Br Hurley family,and the Brothers Community in Callan.May Br.Denis
Con rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Mick Jenny & family on the death of Br Con Denis ,sympathy also to Anne to his nieces & nephews & to all his brothers in religion ,Denis was such a gentleman always a shining light ,may he get his reward in his heavenly home R I P

Deepest sympathy to the Hurley Family and the Christian Brother community on the sad passing of Brother Con
May he rest in peace

Condolences to Michael, Jenny and family and all the Hurley and Cleary families who mourn at this time.
May Br. Denis now enjoy the Peace and happiness of Heaven.

Sincere sympathy to the Hurley Family May he rest in peace

Sincere sympathies on the death of Br Con. May he rest in peace.

So sad to hear of the passing of D.C.
One of a kind and a wonderful friend to our family over many years.
Will never be forgotten.
My deepest condolences to all his family and the Christian Brothers.
RIP D.C.

My sympathies to Con's family and his religious family and all his friends. R.I.P Con

Sincere sympathy to Mick, Jenny and family on the death of Br. Denis. May he Rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathies to the Hurley family and the Christian Brothers community on the passing of Br. Denis. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Sincere sympathy to the family of Br Con and to his Community of Brothers in Westcourt. It was always a pleasure to meet Br Con. May he Rest in Peace, Amen.

Deepest sympathy to the Hurley family and to the Community of Christian Brothers in Westcourt on the passing of Br Con. May Br Con Rest in Peace, Amen.

Deepest sympathy to Mick Jenny and the Hurley family on the sad passing of Brother Denis May he rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to Mick & the Hurley family on the death of Br.Denis Con, may he rest in Peace

Deepest sympathy to you Mick , Jenny and Family on the passing of Br Dennis May his soul rest in peace

Rest in peace Br Con , you were a joy to meet and always a gentleman . Loved our nights in Westcourt with Br Connie rip, Br Tom , Br Paddy rip and Br Christy . Great fond memories of you Br Con.

Sincere Sympathies to the Hurley family on the passing of Br.Denis may he rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to Michael, Jenny, Margaret, nieces, nephews and the extended family on the death of Br. Denis. Also condolences to the Christian Brother Community. May his gentle soul rest in heavenly peace.

Sending condolences to Mikie Jenny, the McCabe family and all who mourn Brother Denis. May he now enjoy his eternal reward.

Sincere sympathy to Michael Jenny Margaret and all the extended family. May he rest in peace.

Sorry to learn of the death of Bro.Hurley. I was privileged to have him as a teacher in Templemore C.B.S. in his native Co.Tipperary and although it is over 60 years ago, Denis Con is still remembered with great respect and affection by those who knew him.
He and other young and talented young Brothers-like Kevin Skehan- put so much time,energy and enthusiasm into teams,choirs,bands and so many other activities which enhanced our lives then and afterwards. We all owe them a debt of gratitude.
Sincere sympathy to his friends,family and colleagues.
Declan d'Estelle Roe, Dun Laoghaire,Co.Dublin

Sincere sympathies to Mick, Jenny, Margaret Sean and all the extended Hurley family.
May Denis rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Michael & Jenny & Margaret & Sean & extended Hurley & Cleary Families also to the Christian Brothers Community on the sad passing of Brother Denis. We own and treasure one of his beautiful paintings.
May his soul rest in peace.

We are all very sorry to hear the sad news about Denis. We will miss him very much but we know he is now with Tom. Love to Mick, Jenny and the family.

Sincere sympathy to Michael Jenny and family on Br Dennis death. RIP. Good memories of visiting in Boulagloss.

Sincere sympathy to the Hurley family and to the Christian Brothers on Br. Con's passing. He was such a warm and welcoming presence in Callan - always aware and attentive. He once insisted that I take a siesta in Callan as he thought I looked very tired - he was so perceptive. May he now rest in peace in the arms of the God of all life whom he served so well.

Our Deepest Sympathy to the Hurley Family on the death of Br. Con. R.I.P.

My condolences to Br Hurley’s family and friends. He was a colleague in CBS Westland Row in the 1980s. He was a wonderful colleague and friend. May he rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to the Hurley family and the Christian Brother community on your tremendous loss.
I was privileged to meet Br. Con in Synge St. doing my H-Dip in 1992. He took me under his wing, and has been a friend ever since.
I too am lucky to have paintings to cherish his memory. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

My deepest sympathy to the Hurley family and the Congregation of the Christian Brothers on the loss of a very talented gentleman and a wonderful Christian Brother.

Sincere Sympathy on the passing of one of Natures kind Gentlemen. Br Con Hurley was a most pleasant, inoffensive individual. Quiet and genuine, Br Con was also a renowned artist,. Sympathy to all his Family and the CB Community at Westcourt. May His Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Our deepest sympathies to Bro Con's family and the community in Westcourt. Rest in peace Bro Con with all those gone before you

Sincere sympathies to Mick,Jenny and all the Hurley family on the death of Br. Denis. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Michael, Jenny and Anne on the death of Br. Denis. Sympathy also to Br. Denis's nephews and nieces and their families and to the Christian Brothers Community. May Br. Denis now rest in peace. .

Sincere sympathy to all on the death of Br. Con. He was a very good and talented man who hadn't got it easy with ill health over the years, but didn't let it deter him.
May Con rest in peace.

Our Deepest Sympathy to the Hurley Family and the Christian Brothers on the death of Br. Con. R.I.P.

Deepest sympathy to the Hurley family and to the Christian Brothers Community in Callan on the death of Con. I was privileged to have known Con since he arrived in Synge Street CBS in Sept 1986. He had the charism of empathy for everybody he met and enriched. I represented Con at the funeral of Brendan Grace with whom he shared a close friendship.I was reminded by a Synge Street colleague today that on one occasion Con declined a kidney transplant so that a younger person could avail of it. May he rest in peace after an exemplary life well lived.

Sincere sympathy to Michael, Jenny and all the Hurley family on the passing of Br. Denis.
Thinking of you at this sad time. RIP Br. Denis…

Sincere sympathy to Michael & Jenny and family on the passing of Br Denis Con who hailed from a very respected family. The bed of heaven to him. Ar dheis Dé raibh a anam.