Bride Rosney

Dear Bride,

Thank you for everything; for being my godmother and being a constant presence in my life. At every major event from my christening to my wedding, there you were. Thank you for always listening and offering me advice - over the phone or email, there you were. For showing me that it's possible for women to be strong but to always be kind and stay true to myself.

Above all else, thank you for treating us like family, for meals and laughter, and knowing we always had a place in your home. I hope you know how much you mean to us and how all of us are the better for having had you in our lives.

Le grá,
Muireann.

Dear Bride,
Almost two months ... and I still cannot believe it. I am so grateful you have been in my life: so loving, so attentive, so generous, so courageous, so funny.
In our last email to me you wrote the words of the great Irish poet, William Butler Yeats: "Think where man's glory begins and ends, and say my glory was I had such friends". There is nothing more to add.
You will never be gone, know your place in my heart, memory and gratitude is permanent.
Much love,
Gio

To Bride's family: my deepest sympathy. I followed online the celebration of Bride's life. Mary mentioned a "twelfth" Godchild. I think she was referring to my daughter whom I named after Bride. I met Bride when I was pregnant 25 years ago, I knew I was expecting a girl and I couldn't think of a better model than Bride and I was so right. Thank you for having shared your Bride with us.

Sincere sympathies to Bride's family and friends. Very saddened to learn of her untimely passing. An admirable woman who achieved so much good and was always a pleasure to meet and work with. She certainly lived "a life less ordinary". May she rest in peace.

Mary and Michael - so sorry to hear about Bride's death and to have missed the celebration of her amazing life. We have many happy memories of both the Rathdown Road and Skerries years. From all the Lords. Paddy and Judy.

My sincere sympathies to Peter, and Bride's family and friends on their loss. Bride was a very close family friend for as long as I can remember and she will be greatly missed.

I am sorry for the loss of Bride for the people who’s day to day lives she was a part of, and for the countless more who were helped by her efforts. I am sorry that Bride will not get to finish what she had planned for another time. I know I’m not alone in my wish to spend another visit hearing stories and sharing my own with her. I’m glad she lead the life she did, which I’ve learned so much more about since her passing. Nobody knows what happens once we die but I hope she is at peace.

Sincerest sympathies to Peter and Bride's family and friends on your sad loss. A true spirit, who left her mark on Irish life and education, is no longer with us. Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís.

My sincere sympathies Peter on Bride's passing and condolences to her family and friends. May she rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Bride's partner Peter, and to Michael and family Geraldine, Martin, Elaine, Michelle and sister Mary and her family all all her extended family and friends on the passing of Bride. May she Rest in Peace.

Heartfelt condolences to Peter & Bride's family on her untimely passing. Her commitment to education, women's issues & innumerable other aspects Irish life have left an indelible mark. May she rest in peace.

My sincerest sympathies to Peter, Michael, Mary and all of Bride's family and friends on their great loss. I worked with Bride at Rosmini and I will never forget her kindness, support, advice, inspiration and friendship. I am also grateful for Bride's many contributions to the development of modern Ireland. She was a champion of equality and compassion. She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.

To Mary and Michael, my very sincere sympathy and condolences, such happy memories of our days in the rockabill skerries, never to forgotten all your achievements during your fleeting life. Rest in peace brid, Kay Pierse Finn.

I am deeply saddened to hear of Bride's untimely passing. She was warm, kind, supportive and passionate in everything that she did. I was fortunate to get to know her and to benefit from her considerable intellect and abundant wisdom. My deepest condolences to Peter and the family on your immeasurable loss. May she rest in peace.

I only came to know Bride in recent years, through our shared involvement in UCC and on its Student Experience Committee. A lady with immense insight and a real interest and commitment to other people, she will be missed but remembered for all her various contributions. My sympathies to Peter, her family and friends.

I had the pleasure of meeting Bride on just a few occasions but I admired her immensely. I am very saddened by her sudden and untimely death. Sincerest condolences to Peter and family.

My heartfelt sympathy to Peter, and Bride's brother and sister Michael and Mary on the death so unexpectedly of a terrific woman. I had reason to get to know Bride during a protracted school issue in Malahide when Bride was the TUI representative and I watched and learnt from her great talents in solving problems! Bride will be remembered by so many for all her public service and for the joy people got in being in her company. For Peter, Michael and Mary and all Bride's family may your memories bring you great comfort.

Dear Peter, Sincere condolences. May Bride rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to Peter and the Rosney family at this sad time.

Very sorry to hear of Bride's death. Sincere sympathy to Peter and her family. She made a great contribution to science teaching and education during her wonderful and varied career.
May she rest in peace.

Our deepest sympathies to Peter, Michael and Mary on Bride's death and to the Rosney and Lucey Families.

Deepest sympathy to all of Brides family and her partner Peter
I have lovely memories of knowing Bride as a class mate in Dominican College Eccles St. always kind and helpful.
Class of 66

Saddened at Bride's untimely passing. Fond memories of the Wood Quay campaign and Bride's pivotal role as strategist, organiser and leader. Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann.

Condolences to the Rosney & Lucey families on the sudden passing of Bride. May she rest in peace.

Condolences on the passing of Bride to all in the Rosney and Lucey families. An extraordinary woman who contributed so positively to Irish society. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

I am very sorry to hear of Brides untimely death. May she rest in peace. I remember with great fondness those heady days in 1990 when she marshalled us young college students to canvas and the joy that night in the rds. Her passion was contagious. Her articulation of what needed to be done kept us all motivated. My sympathy to Peter, Mary, Michael and family

Fond memories of a true professional and educator with an inspiring presence. Dia lena hanam uasal.

I was saddened to hear of Bride's passing . I only met Bride a couple of times but she left a lasting impression on me - a warm and wise lady who achieved so much. My condolences to her family and friends .

I am very sorry to hear of the death of Bride, a woman I have admired for a long time. We met regularly in the Dublin Community and Comprehensive branch of the TUI in the 1980's, and she was always warm, exceptionally inspiring and determined. She and Peter were a formidable negotiating team, full of good sense, vision and concern for ordinary teachers and people. We all looked up to them and she will be sorely missed.

As a past pupil of St Dominic's College Ballyfermot I was very sad to hear of Ms Rosney (Bride) she was our Science teacher in the early 70's. We truly had great affection for her she would help us and explain everything to us which I'm sure was quiet a challenge as we were a gregarious bunch of girls. Always smiling full of enthusiasm of course it transferred to us when you have a wonderful human being like her planting a seed you go on to live life with an open heart and mind and for me achieving a BSC degree in later life. I wish to convey my sincere condolence to her partner her family and everyone who worked with her and knew her.

Anne Fanning past pupil of St Dominic's Secondary School Ballyfermot

Sincere sympathy to Michael ,Geraldine ,Peter and all who mourn Bride ,a woman of immense talent who lived life to the full May she rest in peace

So sorry to learn of the sudden passing of Bride. I was lucky to know her when we both worked in RTÉ. Condolences to Peter and all of Bride’s family and friends. Rest Gently Bride.

As a fellow Cahirciveen woman I was saddened to learn of Bride’s sudden passing. I saw her extraordinary organisational skills up close as a board member of the MR Foundation for Climate Justice. Bride had a wonderful way with people. My deepest sympathy to her family and close friends. May she rest in peace.

I was very sorry to learn about Bride Rosney's passing. As Chief of Protocol at the Dept. of Foreign Affairs from 1991 to 1993, I worked very closely with Bride in connection with President Robinson's foreign travel and incoming State visits. Bride was always a source of wisdom and good advice and at the same time a most enjoyable colleague to work with. May she rest in peace.

Sincere Sympathy to Michael Rosney, and Lucey family and all Bride’s extended family on her sad passing, May she rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to Peter, Mary, Michael and the extended Rosney family at this very sad time.
May Bride rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Peter, Mary, Michael, Geraldine and all the Rosney family on the passing of Bride. May she rest in peace now with all her family and friends that have gone before her.

I knew Bride when she taught at St. Dominic’s secondary school, Ballyfermot in the late 70’s. Bride was an educator in the fullest sense of the word, a force to be reckoned with and an amazing, wonderful person. May she rest in peace.

Bride Rosney was a lovely woman .. sharp and witty .. a great supporter of equality for LGBT people going back to at least early 1990s .. key person in reconfiguring the Yes Equality campaign in 2015 so that it was effective .. and successful ..

So sad and surprised to hear about Bride. She was a kind woman and a good friend. Always honest and direct to deal with and a helpful contact. Rest in Peace, Bride. Condolences to your family.

I had the good fortune to work with Bride in Rosmini Community School. Bride was an immensely influential, inspirational and caring person with a strong sense of justice. There is no doubt that she left her mark on this world.
Deepest sympathies to Peter, her family and friends.
May Bride rest in peace.

Our deepest sympathy to you Peter and to the Rosney family and her friends on Bride's untimely passing. A warm compassionate lady who offered great support and kindness to our families especially in recent times. May she rest in peace. Kathryn, Mary, Margaret, Eleanor, Patricia and Joan Fitzgerald

To Peter, Mary, Michael and all the extended family, I write to express my sincere sympathies on your sad loss. Bride made an immense contribution to progressive change in Irish society through her work with Mary Robinson which helped redefine the Presidency. Her work in the fields of education, human rights and environmentalism also leaves a lasting legacy. Thoughts and condolences with you all.
Very best wishes, Ivana

We were both very saddened to hear of Bride’s passing. I have very vivid memories of both our families growing up together on Rathdown Road in the 50’s and 60’s and the mischievous things we got up to, none more so than by Bride’s lovable Brother Paddy (RIP). Olivia was also very fortunate to have share her school days with Bride in and out of class and always spoke so warmly about her and the fun they had in school and also in Skerries where they spent a lot of time together not to mention their few very recent get togethers. Our heartfelt condolences to Mary , Michael, and Bride’s partner Peter.

To Michael, Geraldine, Bride's Partner and the entire Rosney Family, my sincere sympathy on the death of Bride, may she rest in peace. Suaimhneas síorraí di tar éis saol iontach.

My sincere condolences to Peter and all Bride's family and friends.

My sympathies to the Bride’s family and friends at this sad time, may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Bride's family and friends. Bride was an inspirational science teacher to us in Dominican College, Ballyfermot. Most of us have followed her life and career since then with awe and pride. Rest in Peace

Remembering Bride as science student, curriculum innovator, school principal and advocate for disability, political strategist, trade union activist, she embodied an incredible diversity of talents and commitments. Sincere condolences to Peter and all her family and her many close friends.

Sincere sympathies to Peter ,Michael ,Mary and all the Rosney family on the sad and sudden passing of Bride .
She was my neighbour. I met her daily on her “steps” . I will miss our chats. She was kind , full of wisdom ,so witty and full of fun.Rest in Eternal peace dear Bride

I was so very sorry to hear that the wonderful Bride Rosney had passed away suddenly. She was my Science teacher in secondary school (PCS) and I have so many fond memories of those days - she made learning fun and was a great mentor. My sympathy to her family and wide circle of friends. Rest peacefully Miss Rosney.

Bride, we are bereft at your passing. Your judgement, wit, caring, and all the other attributes, recited here, are irreplaceable. I was looking forward to the planned glass of wine and a catch-up. Typical quiet exit, no fuss, no ego. Make heaven a better place.
To Peter and your family, condolences and solace in your bereavement. Thank you for sharing her with us.

So sorry to hear about Bride’s passing. I only saw her recently and wished I had taken the opportunity to chat. She achieved so much and we can only strive to battle for the things she cared so much about. My deepest sympathies.

Deepest condolences Peter, to you, the Rosney family and all Bride's friends on her sudden death. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dilís.

Peter so sorry to hear of the sad passing of Bride.Were just back from France and heard the sad news.Sincere sympathy to you and the Rosney family . She was such a lovely lady.May she rest in peace

My condolences to you, Peter, on the sudden loss of your life partner and best friend and to Mary and Michael on the loss of your beloved sister, Bride.
I first met Bride when she was interviewed for a documentary series I produced in 2000 on modern Irish architecture and to which she made an incisive contribution about the State's uneven record as the custodian of our built environment and national architectural heritage. She also became a close friend and valued mentor of my husband, Pat Montague.
Bride was warm, witty and immensely wise. What I loved about her was her deep emotional intelligence, her independent mindedness, her honesty and her reliability. If Bride had your back, she backed you to the hilt. She had great self-awareness. She had the full measure of herself, and others. Her judgment was gold standard. She was such an astute judge of character. And she used those gifts as a force for good and especially as a voice for the voiceless. In the unpredictable world of politics this made her a formidable ally and foe. Unimpressed by grandiosity or self-importance, she never flinched from speaking truth to power or cutting any ego down to size. But her blunt candour was matched by an equally wicked sense of humour and a generosity of spirit which was most evident when she encouraged and guided those she cared about to realise and flourish to their full potential.
Thank you, Bride, for your friendship, support and wise counsel when it mattered most. Codladh samh.

Sincere sympathy to Bride’s family on your sad loss. May her soul Rest In Peace.

Bride was one of the most impressive people I have known. It's very hard to take in that she is no longer with us. She was a woman of wisdom, intelligence and wit. And she gave her country great service. My thoughts are with Peter and her family.

Sincere condolences to Bride's partner Peter and all her family. Bride worked with the Public Appointments Service over the past many years continuing her contribution to public life. She provided great support, advice and above all humour in everything she did. We will all miss working with her.

I was shocked to hear of the sudden death of Bride. She was an amazing woman who contributed so much to improving life in our country. Her kindness, wisdom and quick wit will be sorely missed. Sincere sympathy to her partner Peter and the Rosney family.

Connemara

Sincerest sympathy, Peter, and the Rosney family