Brendan O'BRIEN

May he rest in peace

Very saddened to hear of Brendan’s passing. An absolute gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Ciara and the wider family on the sad passing of Brendan. May he rest in peace.

Breda, Ciara, Martin, John and extended family, sincere sympathy on the death of Brendan, R.I.P. at this sad and difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers and, for Brendan, we pray that he may enjoy walking the fair greens of heaven forever. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis agus leaba i measc na nAingeal agus na Naomh go raibh aige.

I'm very sorry to hear of Brendan's death. He was an excellent teacher at the ISIH - and a lovely gentleman.

Eamonn Costello

I'm deeply saddened to hear of Brendans passing. My sincere condolences to all his family. He was such an inspiration and positive influence on me and so many other students at ISIH. A beautiful human being has left us. I will always remember him in my prayers.. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Ciara on the passing of your dad. May he rest in peace.

My condolences to Brendan’s family & friends. Brendan was such a true gentleman and a role model to me and many others.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

To John. So sorry to hear about the death of your dad. Sincere condolences to you and the rest of your family.

Sorry to hear of BOBs passing. Brendan was a real gentleman and leaves me with many fond memories of my time at ISIH. May he rest in peace.

My most sincere condolences to the O’Brien family at this sad time. I feel lucky and privileged to have had such an amazing teacher and mentor. Brendan, affectionately known to us all as BOB, was a very well respected gentleman with a wry sense of humour and a generous kind heart. He wanted the best for his students and helped us strive to reach our potential. We owe him so much thanks. I have very fond memories of my time at the I.S.I.H

May he rest in peace.

Fond memories of Brendan joining ISIH, the 3rd lecturer as I was entering my final year in 1968. Brendan definitely made a good watchmaking school better.
My sincere condolences to all of the O’Brien family. May he rest in peace.
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Class 1966/69

Condolences to family and friends on Brendan's passing. He was always a true gentleman and a great source of knowledge to all his students with some very fond memories at ISIH

Condolences to Breda and family on the sad death of Brendan .Got to know Brendan when we moved to the Crescent. An absolute gentleman. May he rest in peace.

A renowned watchmaker once said, every time a watchmaker goes into retirement, there is a page missing and that page cannot ever be replaced. Mr. O’Brien’s passing removes chapters.

Brendan was not only a fantastic teacher and mentor but a sincere friend to all at the ISIH and beyond. I have many great and fond memories of BOB.

Sincere condolences to all Brendan’s family.

It was with great sadness that I learned of Brendan’s passing. A true gentleman and a pleasure to be in his company. He was one of our lecturers in the Irish Swiss Institute of Horology. My sympathies to all his family. May he Rest In Peace.

So saddened to hear of Brendan's passing. A superb and exacting watchmaker who also showed great humanity to his students as they journeyed through the Institute and onwards into their careers. May he rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to OBRIEN family a true gentleman Brendan was RIP

Sincere condolences to Breda and family, Brendan was a wonderful person, a gentleman, I have many great memories of him when we were members of Ballinascorney Golf Club.
May he rest in peace.

My sincerest condolences to the o Brien family. Bob was a true gentleman and a fantastic teacher/watchmaker.
May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to the O Brien family. Fond memories of watching Brendan play in the glory days of League of Ireland One of my childhood heroes playing for Shelbourne in the 60's and often got his autograph when he trained at Irishtown stadium. Always willing to provide same to a young fan. Can still picture him in his red shelbourne shirt, Thanks for the memories Brendan.

Sincere sympathy to Mrs.O’Brien & all the O’Brien family on their sad loss. Mr.O’Brien was a kind, patient & decent man whom I was privileged to know. His memory will live on with all of the students who passed through the Institute of Horology. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

My sincerest condolences to the O’Briien family at this sad time.
Brendan (Bob) was a great teacher and an absolute gentleman with a wry sense of humour; it was an absolute pleasure knowing him and having him as a teacher, advisor and mentor.
Rest in peace, sir!

Fond memories of a kind gentleman that guided me in third year Horology.
RIP Bob

Sincere condolences to the O ‘ Brien family . To us who attended the college, he was a gifted watchmaker , a brilliant teacher and a lifelong friend . May he rest in peace .

Mr O Brien taught me at ISIH and was an absolute gentleman. Always interested in getting you to be the best at what you were doing. May he Rest in Peace.

Very sorry for you loss very nice man I was a student in blancherstown knew him well rip

Condolences to all the O'Brien family on your sad loss.He was always a gentleman and a brilliant teacher.May he rest in peace

To Breda ,Martin John Ciara,so sorry to hear about Brendan , thinking of you all at this very sad time.RIP

Sincere condolences to Brendan's family.
He was a lovely gentleman and a great teacher.
May his gentle soul Rest in peace 🙏

So sad to hear of Bob’s passing. A real gent, a great teacher and a sound foundation for my career in watchmaking. Thank you, Bob, R.I.P.

Great memories of Brendan. One of the lads when we were on tours but the best teacher and mentor we had at the college. May he rest in Peace.

Sorry to hear of the passing of a true old school gentleman. I know he will be missed. Condolences to all his loved ones.
Dermot McDermott

Proud to say that I had the privilege to have been in Brendan's class he was a wonderful man a brilliant teacher who was loved and respected by all who were lucky enough to have known him. My sincere Sympathy to all of Brendan's family.
May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

I would like to pass on my sincerest condolences the O' Brien family on the sad passing of Brendan.
the memories of time spent in the ISIH will stay me and i quess with all the students who passed through
the college. Brendan played a big part in that. A gentleman
He trained us well!
May he rest in peace

So sad to hear of Brendans passing . A true gentleman we all respected. It was a joy and pleasure to have known him.
“Ar dheis De go raibh a anam”

My sincere condolences to all Brendan’s family

Our deepest condolences to Breda and family on the death of a great and pleasant guy

Sincere condolences from a former Institute student. Brendan was a gentleman and it was a pleasure to be taught by him.

Very sorry on hearing of the sad passing of Brendan, BOB as he was so fondly known as by everyone at the Institute of horology. Brendan was such a gentleman and a huge influence and leaves many fond memories of my time there. May he rest in peace.

My deepest condolences to Brendan's family and friends. Like a lot of people, have very fond memories from the I.S.I.H. Always knew you were in for a good story when the words "When I was with Rolex.." were uttered. R.I.P. BOB.

You were a great teacher and mentor. Many of us have careers in no small part to your guidance and tutelage..
May you rest in peace

Condolences to Breda and family. Very sorry to hear about your loss. A true gentleman and had the respect and admiration of everyone in Blanchardstown.

My sincere condolences to Brendan's family. One of the nicest individuals I have ever met. Great sense of humour and fantastic memories of a class trip to Switzerland with him. RIP BOB.

John & family,
Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. May he Rest in Peace.

So sorry to hear of dear Mr O Brien’s death-may he rest in peace.Have wonderful memories of studying Horology under his guidance and was a friend always.

To Breda and family sincere condolences on the death of Brendan, a lovely gentleman, with many happy memories of us all up in Donegal.RIP Brendan

So sorry to hear of the passing of Brendan, my sincere condolences to the O Brien family on your sad loss, I have great memories of Brendan playing for Shelbourne and in later years when we played golf in Ballinascorney Golf Club, He was a great sportsman and true gentleman, May he Rest in Peace.

My deepest condolences to Breda , Ciara and all the family on the passing of Brendan, a true gentleman who will be greatly missed
Padraic Brady
Bradys Butchers