Brendan Foreman

Dear Alice, I have just heard of Brendan's passing. I am so sorry for your loss, having witnessed many times the great love and care he had for you, over decades, nearly as far back as our student years in Galway in the seventies. Your sons must miss their Dad so much. Ann (Avignon)

Brandon was the first person I met when I moved to Ireland, on a rainy Tuesday (as usual) when I walked into Corrigan's looking for a few games of chess. For six consecutive years since then, I always tried to go, and during those years, I got to know Brandon well—even when it was just the two of us during the COVID times.

Brandon was a very kind person to everyone, happy to play a patient game against a novice. He had an exceptional mind and was a real danger on the board; he especially managed to bring out his best play when he started to lose.

He was someone who showed that he lived exactly as he liked: with his family, his books, his art, and his passion for music. I learned so much from him, and over time, he became a very dear friend. He always spoke so highly of his family and how happy he was to have recently become a grandfather.

His passing is a great loss for everyone. My deepest condolences to all the family, especially to Alice.

As another sister who lost a brother not a year ago, my sympathies, and to let you know
I appreciated his work with Michael .

Condolences Maeve to you and all your family and friends on the passing of your brother. Thinking of you all at this time. May he rest in Peace.

Condolences to the Foreman family. When the Irish Labour History Society was planning to hold its first international conference on ‘The Making of the Irish Working Class’ in 1980, Brendan designed a striking poster which is still displayed in the Labour History Museum in Beggar’s Bush. We chatted recently in the People’s Park about the posters he designed for the Abbey and how he found himself allotted a cupboard from which to work in the Peacock. RIP

As a third-level student, Brendan helped me get my foot in the door with an internship in the Public Communications Centre. He was a really kind, patient, and creative presence for a 20 year old learning the ropes of my first real 'grown-up' job.

My sympathies to all his family. May he rest in peace x

To Maeve and Deirdre, so sorry to hear of the untimely passing of your dear brother Brendan.
Condolences to Alice and family.
I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dympna

Dear Alice, Our most sincere condolences on Brendan's passing. It is an enormous loss to yourself, your sons & the wider Terenure Community. He was such a lovely man & will be very much missed. His book deliveries during covid kept us all sane. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time. Take care, Pace

Dear Alice, I've just seen that Brendan has died. I'm so very sorry. He was such a nice person in many ways. Thinking of you and your sons.
love
Julie Parsons 0861700483

Deepest condolences to Alice and the children and all Brendan's family. Brendan was deep, soft, thoughtful and generous person, a skilled artist and designer, and a wonderful advocate for the world of books. He designed posters and book covers for the Irish Writers Cooperative in the early days and went on to design for the Abbey Theatre. He was a gentle soul and will be greatly missed at his bookstalls and shop and of course by his family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh ar a anam.

Alice and family So sorry to hear of Brendans death May he rest in peace You both were wonderful supporters of my sale and all events in the Parish hall Condolences to all of you Bernadette

A sad, sudden loss. So sorry to hear this Maeve. I hope you, Alice, and the lads are managing ok. I feel myself fortunate to have known Brendan, his quiet wit, that smile always at the ready, well informed observations, modest, not stepping into the limelight. A man of character. His presence will be missed.

Deepest sympathies Alice on the death of Brendan.May he rest in peace .Niall

My sincere condolences to Brendan's family . He had a wonderful taste in music and I remember the great programme he put together in the early 90's for the blues festival in Dublin . May he rest in peace .

Terribly sorry to hear this news. Thinking of Alice and family at this difficult time.

Very sorry to hear of Brendan’s death. A big loss to all friends and family. A warm bright presence and a big talent.

My deepest sympathy to Alice and all the family. May Brendan rest in peace.

Brendan’s graphic designs for the Abbey over a number of years constitutes an impressive body of work and his iconic poster images defined the productions at the national theatre for a whole generation of theatre artists. He was along with his talent a quiet and gentle man and I’ve nothing but fond memories of my time working with him. Condolences to Alice and all the family.

So sorry to read of Brendan's death. We had great chats in Dun Laoghaire's Peoples' Park at his bookstall. And, of course, fondly remembered times at the Abbey over forty years ago. A kind, decent man.

Sincere condolences to his family on Brendan's passing. A gentle man who enthralled us as schoolboys with his eclectic taste in music. RIP.

Our sincere condolences to Declan and all the Foreman family on the death of Brendan, may he rest in peace.

Our deepest condolences to Alice and family at this very sad time. Rest in peace Brendan. Helen and John.

Sincere sympathy to Alice, sons and all the Foreman family on the untimely death of Brendan. A truly lovely man always helpful and a huge loss in the Terenure community. May he rest in peace. Thinking of all of you during these dark days.

My deepest sympathy to Alice and family at this sad time, May Brendan Rest in Peace you are in my thoughts and prayers

I was an occasional chess opponent of Brendan’s in Corrigan’s pub on Tuesday evenings. He was always a crafty player and a gentleman, and he will be missed by the small community there.

My sympathies to Alice, Harry and all of the family on your great loss. May Brendan rest in peace.

Alice and boys
I’m so sorry to hear of Brendan’s death. He was a joy to chat to about books and life. He is a big loss to Terenure as well as to all of you. With sincere condolences.

My deepest and loving condolences to dear Maeve and all of Brendan’s family.

Brendan was such a wonderful, gentle and kind man with a love for music and life and it was an honour that our paths crossed .

I was greatly saddened to read the notice of Brendan’s passing on the window of The Village Bookshop. My deepest sympathies to Alice and all the family. I will greatly miss seeing Brendan behind the counter — and our varied conversations. In a world of virtual book sales, Brendan was the real thing. I was privileged to have been one of his customers and to have learned a lot from both the books I bought from him — and from Brendan himself. May he rest in peace.

I am so sorry to hear this news. I knew Brendan through his friend Conor Sheehan and Maeve. A kinder more rounded erudite person you'd be stretched to meet.

My deepest sympathy Alice to you and your family. Brendan was a true gentleman.

Sending lots of love to Maeve and all of Brendan’s loving family. Maeve, we are so sorry for your loss. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasail. Aoife and Ben xx

Deepest sympathy to Alice,Roger, Harry Arthur and Oliver and extended family on the sad passing of Brendan. My thoughts are with you all on these saddest. RIP Brendan.

My deepest condolences to Alice, the boys, Maeve, Deirdre and Declan, and to all the Foreman family. May he rest in peace

Deepest sympathies to Oliver and family on the passing of Brendan. Thinking of you at this sad time. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Harry, I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your Dad. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

Brendan was an entertaining and friendly classmate many years ago when we both attended Belvedere. His artistic flare was obvious at an early age along with his wit. My condolences to his family.

RIP Brendan, a very decent and principled, as well as likeable and talented, man. 💔

My sincere condolences to Maeve and all the Foreman family on Brendan's passing. May Brendan rest in peace.

My deepest sympathies to Brendan's family in this sad time. I will miss our chats in the People's Park.

Thinking of you all. May the love and support of your friends and family give you strength. Love Eimhin

My sincere sympathy to all the family and extended family on the passing of Brendan.
Ar Dheis De go rabid a anam uasal.

So saddened to hear this news. Deepest condolences to you all.
X

Sincere condolences to Alice, Roger, Harry, Arthur, Oliver and extended family on the sad loss of Brendan. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
May Brendan rest in peace

Brendan was a gentleman and an important artist in developing and leading visual design culture in his work at The Abbey Theatre. My condolences to Alice and family. RIP.

I had the great pleasure of working with Brendan on so many projects back in the late 1990s while he was with PCC and I was with APSO. As a Terenure native, I’m so sad to learn of his passing. Heartfelt condolences to his family.

Very sad to learn of Brendan's passing. A true gentleman in every way, I was lucky to work with him for a few years. His humour, gentleness and passion for music and books leave an indelible mark. X

So sad to hear that Brendan has passed. He was an inspiration to work with, funny, clever and a truly unique and insightful designer, artist and gentleman. It was my privilege to spend time with him. Sincere condolences to Alice, Roger, Harry, Arthur, Oliver on your loss.

Sincere sympathy to Deirdre, Maeve, Declan and the Foreman family on the death of Brendan. May he rest in peace.

Dear Alice and Family,
We were so very shocked and saddened to hear of Brendan’s passing. Our hearts go out to you and the boys at this incredibly difficult time. Brendan was such a valued member of the Village community and will be deeply missed by all the Traders and by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, and that we are thinking of you all as you face the days ahead.
With our deepest sympathy.
Caroline

To Alice and the boys. I am so, so sorry for your loss. Brendan was a wonderful friend and mentor. A joy to work with. May he rest in peace. Lots of love from Sha, Ronan and Caoimhe.

Deepest sympathies to Alice, Roger, Harry, Arthur, Oliver & extended family on your heartbreaking loss. My thoughts are with you all at this sad & difficult time. May Brendan rest in peace.

Sympathies to Alice and family on your sad loss of Brendan.

Dear Deirdre, deepest sympathies to you and your family on Brendan's passing, may he rest in peace.

It was sometime in the late 1990's when I was working in Trinity Records, Dame Lane. Brendan came in one day to leave in some posters and CD's of Michael Hurley (RIP), whose Dublin gig he was promoting at the time. I only met Brendan on that one occasion, but the memory stayed with me. I was very sorry to have learned of his death when I saw it in the Irish Times, this morning. My sincere sympathies to all his family and friends and to others - who maybe like me - only got to meet him once!

So sorry to hear of the death of Brendan, one of life's true gentlemen. Our condolences to Alice and all the boys. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Our deepest sympathies on Brendan's passing.

Deepest sympathy to the family of Brendan, rest in peace. He will be missed. He was an astounding human being and his legacy will shine on in many hearts and souls.

Sending our deepest condolences to Declan and all the Foreman clan on the death of Brendan . May he rest in peace 🙏

Sincere sympathy to Maeve and all Brendan's family on the untimely loss of Brendan ,on behalf of the Board and Staff of Sunflower Recycling.
I first met Brendan over 30 years ago, when he printed 3 annual booklets for the Dublin Traditional Music Festival.
Last year he produced and printed the 30th Anniversary annual report for Sunflower Recycling.
Brendan was always friendly, creative and helpful. He will be missed.