Brian O'Connell

To Ann, Claire and Katherine, my sincere condolences to you on your very sad loss of Brian. We worked on numerous cases together over many years and I always enjoyed his company and our clients always had the benefit of his invaluable assistance. Rest in peace Brian.

Hilda, all my sympathies to you & your siblings. So sorry to miss the funeral, only just heard from Denise. Even if expected it's impossible to be prepared when the time comes

To Katherine, Claire and Families, sincerest condolences on the passing of your father, may he rest in peace. Thinking of you at this difficult time.

We were very sorry to hear about Brian's death and send our deepest sympathy to Ann, Claire, Katherine and all the family at this very sad and difficult time for you all. May he rest in peace.

Deeply saddened on hearing of Brians passing. A Christian gentleman

Sincere sympathy to Ann Hilda and all the OConnell family on Brian’s passing
May he rest in peace

Brian was an incredible example of hard work and excellence. He gave so much to those he helped and advised. He was always great company and a pleasure to meet. We offer our most sincere sympathy to all his family.
May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to the extended O’Connell family on Brian’s passing. He was a pleasure to work with and a very courteous man. Rest in Peace now Brian.

Claire and family, I’m very sorry for your loss. May Brian rest in peace. Thinking of you at this sad time.

My condolences to Brians family.
I only met him on a few occasions with work and he was always helpful and understanding. May he rest in peace

It was with great sadness that we learnt that Brian had passed away. He was such a kind and thoughtful man and even through his recent illness he was a brilliant, thorough and knowledgeable Architect. He will be missed and our sincere sympathy goes to Ann and his family. May he rest in peace.

I was saddened to hear of the death of colleague Brian O'Connell; we had worked together on a number of matters, over several decades and and he was always erudite, bright, acute, and unfailingly courteous even where we took different views of the matters in hand . My sincere condolences to his sorrowing family.........................

My sincere condolences to Brian's family and all his friends. Brian was a first Irish who i got to know in my life, his actions gave me an opportunity to take part in his grand program for architectural networking in Europe of which I will be grateful to him forever.
- Vadim, president of Kyiv branch of National Union of Architects of Ukraine

Sincerest condolences to Brian's family on their sad loss. I had the good fortune to work with Brian on several issues in the RIAI. He was allways generous with his advice and good humour, a true gentleman.

My sincere sympathies to Ann & Family and to all his colleagues at OCMA on the loss of Brian. Brian was an exceptionally capable individual who would always come up with a solution and made a really significant contribution to the healthcare built environment over many years. May he rest in peace.

Ann, Katherine & Claire, I am so sorry to hear of Brian’s passing, rip, my sincere condolences to you all. He was a wonderful kind, witty & talented man, always generous with his time & knowledge. My late husband, Cecil, I & our daughter, Stephanie enjoyed many memorable & fun occasions over the years. I treasure the memories with a smile.
Rest in peace, Brian

So sad to hear of Brian passing. Sending love. RIP

I am sorry to hear of Brians death i can only assume Heaven needs to build a new hospital project and a lot of competing interests and groups need to be pulled together and his unique set of skills are required by God . I met Brian first in Murray O Laoire offices approx 1990 as young engineer and that was the start of wofking on approximatley 6 major Hospital projects with Brian his team and his business associates . I have nothing but the fondest memories working with Brian .He was a gentleman it was great and privaleged to work on a team with him .He always challenged the engineering and you had to remain wide awake working with Brian .we used to joke after a hospital client meeting ...Brian got up and spoke ellequently for approximatley one hour ...and then he drew his first breath and continued .He was a master at communication and a master at working with people not to mention his legal .hospital and Architectural skills .May he rest in peace .

Dear Ann, Clare and Katherine, very sorry to hear of your loss. Looking at pictures of Brian he didn’t seem to have aged a day! Both Gillian and I have the fondest memories of lad lane and the time spent in your house and with your family. What we thought then to be a strange place to grow up with so few families living in the city seems now to have been a huge privilege we were lucky to have enjoyed!
May he rest in peace.
Jenny

Deepest sympathies to Brian’s family on your sad loss.
To hear him lecture was a real joy and privilege. His clarity of thought was astounding.
RIP

Sincere condolences on the passing of Brian,,,may he rest in peace,,, I met Brian n Ann many times in my sisters house,Phil Lyons n donadea, Kildare and always enjoyed his company,,,take care Ann n family,, Rose

Very sad to hear of Brian’s passing. He was always such a supporter and a lovely gentleman . My condolences to Ann, Katherine and Claire. RIP.

Brian was a true gentleman, always a pleasure to talk with & very welcoming & neighbourly. We are very sorry to hear of his passing, may he rest in peace.

I am greatly saddened to hear of Brian's death. Unfortunately, I could not attend the funeral.
I remember him as a brilliant student at UCD, and subsequently, when we worked together on a project, I realised why he was so highly regarded in architectural practice. He was a most convivial and witty raconteur. He will be greatly missed.
I extend my sympathies to his wife, Ann, and family, and especially to his sister, Hilda. Dermot O'Connell, (UCD, retired)

Ann I’m so sorry to hear of Brian’s death.
I didn’t know Brian, my loss from all accounts!
He was highly esteemed by colleagues and friends.
Sincere sympathy to you and your family May Brian rest in peace

Very sad news, my condolences to Brian's family and all at O'Connell Mahon

My deepest sympathy to Brian’s family and all at OCMA at Brian’s sad passing.
I first met Brian on a project in Castlebar General Hospital back in 2000 and I met him on numerous occasions in subsequent years.
He was a pleasure to work with or to engage in conversation on any topic. I will always remember him as a man of integrity with a great intellect and encyclopaedic knowledge on all subjects
May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Ann and the O'Connell family, and to everyone at OCMA at this sad time.
Brian was one of life’s true gentlemen. I remember how kind and welcoming he was to me during my time at OCMA and while staying in the mews. It was always a pleasure to share a conversation with him; his wisdom and knowledge seemed endless, across any subject.
His kind spirit will be missed by everyone who had the privilege of crossing paths with him.
May he rest in peace.

On behalf of the Gonzaga Union, I want to extend our deepest condolences on the passing of Brian.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the O'Connell family at this time.

I was delighted to meet Brian at a number of recent Gonzaga events, including the 75 year Union Anniversary Dinner which Brian attended with his classmates.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Liebe Ann mit Familie,tief bestürzt und betroffen habe ich durch Michael und Birgit von Brian's viel zu frühem Tod erfahren. Meine aufrichtige Anteilnahme .Viele schöne Erinnerungen können nur ein wenig Leid mildern.Er möge in Frieden ruhen. Viel Kaft Euch in dieser schweren Zeit. Liebe Grüße Elmar u Familie.

Ann. - so sorry to hear from Margaret about the loss of your lovely husband - lovely memories of meeting you in Dublin with Railway Readers and the funny poem of Dear St Angela which he wrote for us. I will always think of him with a smile

Ann so sorry to learn from Margaret that Brian has died. I never had the pleasure of meeting him but note the respect his colleagues have shown for his intelligence, talent, wit and integrity. You were well matched. Lovely memories of St. Angela’s and tea in your Mum’s house in Crab Lane. Thinking of you and your family at this very sad and difficult time. Sheila O Driscoll

So sorry Hilda to hear of your brother’s death. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Ann , Claire, Katherine , Niamh , Leo and all Brian’s family . I’m so blessed to have had almost 50 years of a truly wonderful friendship with a truly wonderful man who always made time for his friends .. I will miss you so much Brian . R.I.P.

Warm sympathies to Brian O'Connell's family and friends. A sad loss for us colleagues in Ireland, he is also fondly remembered by the international community of architects, for his commitment, expertise and warm and witty humanity while he served on the Executive Board of the Architects Council of Europe.

Sincere sympathy to Brian’s family on your sad loss.
May he rest in peace.

sad news. oh, dear Brian, may you rest in peace... so sad. I will always remember him as bright sophisticated man and enthusiastic erudite teacher in architecture field, many thanks to him for dedication to the profession, for his knowledge he shared with us. Andre Moscow

My deepest sympathies to Brian’s family on your sad loss. Brian was a true expert whom I had the privilege to work with on many cases over the years. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to all who grieve for Brian. A true gentleman. May he rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of Brians passing, Condolences to all of Brians family, a true gentleman to work with.
May Brians gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Ann,Claire,Katherine and all the O 'Connell family. My Brian's gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Our sincere condolences to all of Brian family, friends and his work colleagues at OCMA. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. We had the pleasure of working with Brian on a number of occasions, he was the true professional and gentleman. May Brian rest in peace from all at Clancy Construction

Our family is deeply saddened by the passing of Brian O’Connell. Brian was far more than a leader or colleague to Rozalind (Roz) — he was a mentor, a guide, and, in so many ways, a second father. His influence shaped her both professionally and personally, and for that, our entire family will forever be grateful.

Brian’s kindness, his unwavering belief in people, and his extraordinary generosity touched every one of us. He welcomed Roz and our family into his world without hesitation, and showed her the type of loyalty, warmth, and integrity that is rare to find. He became a true and cherished family friend — one whose impact will remain with us always.

We honour Brian’s life, his legacy, and the profound difference he made in ours. May he rest in peace, and may his family and loved ones find strength and comfort in knowing how deeply he was admired and appreciated.

With heartfelt condolences,
The Lieberum Family

Very sad to hear of the passing of Brian. My sympathies to the family.

To Claire and all the family. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. May Brian rest in peace.

Very sad to hear of the passing of Brian, he was a lovely gentleman, and a joy to work with, I always looked forward to our meetings, even though I knew he'd have the last word!

My sincere sympathies to Brian's wife Ann, his family and extended family, friends and colleagues at this very difficult and sad time. Although it has been many years since meeting Brian, his professionalism, kindness, depth of knowledge and generosity in sharing solid advise remains with me. May Brian rest in peace.

My sincere sympathies to Brian’s family on your sad loss. Brian was a gentleman and it was always a pleasure to deal with him. May he rest in peace.

Dear Ann, Claire and Katherine,

I am so truly sorry for your loss. I adored Brian. He was the cleverest and most civilised man I ever met, and quite likely the kindest too. He could find fun and stimulation in all of life.

I will sorely miss Brian but I know that I have been blessed to have known him

Our deepest condolences to Brian's family and friends.

Brian has been an inspiring, generous colleague and mentor. He will be missed, yet well remembered for his support and contribution to the profession.

May he rest in peace.

My deepest sympathies to Brian’s family on your sad loss. Beyond his professionalism and integrity, Brian was excellent company and a person you’d always look forward to meeting. He will be missed by all fortunate enough to have known him. May he rest in peace

So sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. I worked with him on the Tipperary Venue project and always admired his kindness, creativity, and calm way of approaching challenges. My sincere sympathy to all who loved him. Rest in peace, Brian.

This is very sad news indeed, very sad for his family, friends, work colleagues, the architectural world as a whole, to society and for the landscape of the streets, villages , towns and cities of Ireland. Here was a great man. A tireless worker who loved the landscape, history and culture of his country and because Brian had an encyclopedic knowledge on almost any subject, especially History, his work carried great depth. Brian did this at many levels: visually, artistically and intellectually and most importantly with due diligence to its impact on the environment and especially its sustainability. Brian was responsible for many great projects and for our family it was Castlecoote house, its ceilings, doors, astragal windows and towers and of course its new entrance bridge, which arches beautifully and elegantly over the fast flowing river Suck. He will be very sadly missed by all as he battled long and hard against the sickness that derailed him, and It will be a long time before anyone like or close to him will ever pass our way again. Thank you, Brian, for everything, not alone your professionalism, but your enduring friendship and support, may you rest in peace, God bless you, Sincerely Kevin Finnerty & family.

So sorry to learn that Brian has departed this life. He was one of the most erudite people I’ve ever met, with an unusual expertise in both architecture and the law, and I had several enjoyable encounters with him over the years. He will be missed, especially for his deep knowledge of Dublin. Sincere condolences to his family and colleagues in O’Connell Mahon Architects.

I'm very sorry for your loss Claire, and also that of your mum and all your family. May your Dad rest in peace.

Through his tireless pursuit of what is fair and right Brian achieved the highest accolade available to a human being - he was a thoroughly good person. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ann and his family at this most difficult time. We will miss him.

Dear Anne, I was very sad to learn of Brian's passing. My thoughts are with and your family at this very sad time.

Sincere sympathy to Brian's family and colleagues in OCMA. He was a fine man and contributed greatly to society through his profession.

Very sorry to hear of Brian's passing and my sincere condolences to all Brian's family. I have known Brian for the past twelve years and found him to be an exceptionally decent and extremely capable man who always seemed to be able to get to the bottom of complex issues. May he rest in peace.

Dear Ann, dear membrrs of Brian and your family, I received the sad news that Brian has been called home from my brother Michael and from Birgit. I am grateful to have known him and Ann durimg my visit in Dublin; and gladly Melanie and I remember your loveley visit to Freiburg, some years ago. I hope and pray you find comfort in our christian faith: In death our lives are transformed, not taken away. I will celebrate holy mass for Brian and you all in our chapel, dedicated tco San Francis and his Song of Sun: Requiesc at in Pace! Warm regards from Mannheim, Axel