Cathal Mac Oireachtaigh (Karl Geraghty)

Condolence Book for

Cathal Mac Oireachtaigh (Karl Geraghty)

Greystones, Wicklow / Bray, Wicklow

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Have just recently heard of the loss to the community and family of this talented and kind-hearted man. Reading through the condolences I have learned a little more about him. I am so shocked for your loss, Mags, Saoirse, and Fionn. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers over the coming months. Catherine, ex GETNS
— Catherine Sadlier
Mags, I'm so very sad to hear of the passing of your beloved husband, Cathal. You and your children are in my thoughts. May he rest in peace
— Barbara Mason (Cooney)
Please accept our deepest condolences to you Mags, Saoirse and Fionn, over the loss of Cathal. May the special memories you made together help you through this difficult time. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
— Andrea Gummersbach, Lucy and Lauren O’Leary
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of such a lovely man, his guitar playing was incredible, and he had such a lovely passion and way singing a song. I'm truly saddened, my thoughts are with his many friends and of course his loving family. May he rest in peace.
— N. Cloak
Mags im so sorry to hear the sad news of Cathal's passing. Im absolutely heartbroken for you Saoirse and Fionn. Thinking of you all now and over the difficult weeks ahead. May Cathal rest in peace. Deirdre and family x
— Deirdre Geoghegan
Sincere sympathies to Mags, Saoirse and Fionn. Cathal was so proud of his wonderful kids, it was lovely to see how happy he was passing on his love of music to them. What a wonderful gift he gave them. Leaba i measc na Naomh go raibh aige x
— Aoife O' Connor, Liam & Dubhán
Thinking of you Mags and sending our heartfelt condolences at this difficult time. Our colleagues from CCA along with the students and entire school community are also very much in our thoughts.
— Staff & Students at Greystones Community College
I am so sorry for your loss Mags and all of Cathals family. May he rest in eternal peace x
— Rachel Gillespie
Sendest sincerest condolences to Mags, Saoirse, Fionn and all Cathal's family and friends on Cathal’s sudden passing. I taught music with Cathal in Roundwood Comhaltas for many years. Cathal was across the corridor from me and we had great chats and banter every Tuesday night! We had many a great tune together. An absolute gentleman and very talented musician. May he rest in peace.
— Claire McAdam Co.Monaghan & Roundwood CCÉ
Rest in Peace Cathal and send your family and friends strength to get through the difficult times ahead ❤️
— Jean
Sincerest sympathies to Cathal's family, friends and all the staff in Colaiste Chraobh Abhann.
— Avondale Community College
Such a beautiful soul, gone too soon.
My heartfelt condolences to Mags, Fionn, Saoirse, cousin Kirsty and Uncle Victor.
R.I.P Cousin Carl
— Victoria Jarvis
I am very sorry to hear of Karl's death. I very much enjoyed his playing and singing. He will be sadly missed.
— Joseph O'Rafferty
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. Mac Oireachtaigh , and to his CCA colleagues and students on the very shocking and very sad news of his sudden passing . My children had the greatest respect for his teaching skills , his calm presence in the school community , his fun personality and his time and support he gave to all who needed it .
May he rest in peace
— CCA Parent & Family
Deepest sympathy to Victor, Mags, Saoirse, Fionn Kirsty and the extended
Geraghty and Crean families on the loss of Karl. A great family man,
walker, musician and teacher. We will be sadly missed.
May be rest in peace
— Enniskerry Walking Association
My heartfelt condolences go to Mags, Saoirse, Fionn and all of Cathal's family and friends.
Cathal was such a kind and supportive colleague. He loved sharing his knowledge, talents and regularly spoke with such pride about his family.
— Catriona Madden CCA
To Mags, your children and Karl’s family, may I offer my deepest sympathy and condolences at this very sad and heartbreaking time.
RIP Karl
— Mary Reilly
my heartfelt condolences to Mr Mac Oireachtaighs family you were a great teacher in the subjects I had you and just in general you always had a smile on your face my thoughts and prayers will always be with mags and family Rest in Peace Sir.
— cca student
Dear Mags,
I was deeply saddened to hear about your recent loss. Please know that you have my deepest sympathies during this difficult time.
Kind regards,
Olivia Rowland
— Olivia Rowland (NUIM Student)
Mags Im so sorry to hear of Cathals sudden passing . Sending love and prayers for you Fionn and Saoirse at this time. May he rest in peace .
— Sharon Crean
Sincere condolences to family, friends, colleagues and pupils of Mr MacOireachtaigh. May the kind words and fond memories in each condolence give you all some comfort at this saddest of times.
— Durston Family
So sorry and saddened to hear the sad news about Cathal, sending all our deepest love to you, Saorise and Fionn
Nicky, Cait & Jack
— Nicky
Mags and family I wish to extend my deepest condolences to you all on this sudden sad loss. Cathal was a caring addition to our school, a patient and talented teacher, helpful colleague and a gentleman to the core. He will be missed. My family and I send our thoughts and prayers to you all at this difficult time. RIP Cathal
— Carmel Byrne Waddell and Family CCA
My deepest condolences to Mags and her family over the loss of her husband.

May Cathal rest in peace🙏
— May Malone (Maynooth Student)
We are so, so sorry for the tragic loss of Karl. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. R. I. P.
— Lorraine and Tony Morey
Kirsty sending you and Victor my deepest condolences at this very sad time, May God give you both the strength and courage to help you through this very challenging and difficult time. I am so sorry for your pain and suffering. God bless Karl’s wife and children and help them all through their grief and sadness. Give them courage and comfort 🙏🏻 RIP Karl. From Rachel and Shane.
— Rachel Toner
Our Deepest Sympathy to Victor and all the Geraghty family on the recent sad passing of Karl . May he Rest in Peace
— noel&ann barry
Our heartfelt condolences to Mags, Saorise, Fionn and the extended family and friends of Cathal from all at The Harbour Bar, Bray.

We have many memories of Cathal as a talented musician and we very lucky to enjoy his music and trad sessions in the bar every Friday night over the last 10 years.⁠ He was an absolute gentleman and will be sorely missed by staff and regulars of The Harbour Bar, Bray, Co Wicklow.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
— The Harbour Bar, Bray
My deepest condolences to Mags and the Mac Oireachtaigh family. I'm so sorry for your loss. May Cathal rest in peace.
— Gavin O Reilly
Mags, sending you my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your husband. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time💛
— Faye McDonald
Our deepest condolences to Mags, Saoirse, Fionn, Cathal's family and all Cathal's colleagues and students in Colaiste Chraobh Abhann. We are thinking of you all. May Cathal Rest in Peace.
— Staff at Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board
Sincere condolences to Mags and all of Cathal's family and friends on this sad occasion. I played music with Cathal many times over the years, and apart from being a fantastic musician and singer, he was a real gentleman, one of the nicest people you could meet.
R.I.P. Cathal.
— Noel Kennedy, Blessington.
Condolences to Mags and all the family on the sad and sudden passing of Cathal. He was one of life's true gentlemen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mags at this sad and difficult time. May Cathal's gentle soul Rest In Peace.
— John Kenna
Our sincere condolences to Victor and all the Geraghty and Crean family on your sad loss. May Karl rest in peace. The Gaffney family. Milltown.
— The gaffney family.
Deepest condolences to all of Cathals family at this sad time. I worked with Cathal many years ago in Wicklow Youthreach. He was a wonderful colleague, so approachable, kind and patient with all.
May his gentle soul rest in peace
— Marguerite
Mags, so sorry for your loss, thinking of you and your family at this very sad time.
— Dawn Murphy
Sincere condolences to Mags and family. May Cathal RIP.
— Helena Aylward, Kilkenny.
Sincere condolences to Mags, Saoirse and Fionn and all of Cathal's family. Ar dheis de go raibh a anam.
Sarah Duffy (ASI)
— Sarah Duffy
Sincere sympathy to Saoirse and Fionn and Mags. May Cathal rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all - from Anna and Emily O'Driscoll.
— O'Driscoll Family, Delgany.
Dear Mags Saoirse and Finn..and all extended family and friends.. my sincere condolences at this very sad time ...thinking of you all....mary
— Mary Murphy
Dear Mags, Fionn and Saoirse I am so sorry to hear of Cathal's sad passing. My thoughts are with you.
— Sheila Kane
To Mags, Fionn and Saoirse, We are absolutely devastated to hear of Cathal's passing. He was an absolute gentleman and such a talented musician. We loved meeting him at the music schools and fleadhs. Sending love and strength to you all. Sincere condolences to all the family. May he rest in peace.
Jackie, David, Tara and Oisín Boyle (Galway)
— Jacqueline Grier
Deepest sympathy to Mags, Saoirse, Fionn and the extended Geraghty and Crean families on the passing of Karl/Cathal.
I remember Karl from our schooldays in St. Kilian's in the nineties he was always such a friendly humble guy, music mad and super intelligent not surprised at all he ended up in teaching.
Rest in peace Karl.
— Liz Forde
Mags & family, we are devastated for your loss. Wishing you strength in the coming weeks. May your beloved Cathal rest in peace.
— Erika Doyle & Steven Matthews
Our deepest condolences to Mags, Saoirse and Fionn and the rest of Cathal's family on the sad and shocking news of Cathal's passing. Had hoped to play more tunes with him and Fionn in the Harbour Bar. May he rest in peace. Go ndeánfaidh Dia trócaire ar a anam uasal.
— Ed, Trish, Laoise, Paddy and Aifric Johnston, Delgany
My deepest condolences on this sad news. A kind hearted person full of energy and passion. My thoughts and prayers with you. Rest in peace Cathal.
— Seamus Bridgeman
Margaret, I'm so so sorry to hear about Karl's passing, my deepest condolences to you, your kids & all of Karl's family & friends, he was in my Art class in St Kilian's & I've very fond memories of him, my thoughts & prayers are with you all.
RIP Karl xxx
— Jessica
Deeply shocked and saddened to hear of Karl’s passing, will always remember his incredible musical talent from way back. Sincerest condolences to Mags and family.
— Paul Jenkins
Deepest sympathy to the family of Cathal may he rest In peace
— Mikey fortune wexford
Sincere condolences to Mr Mac Oireachtaighs family . He was always a friendly face and an amazing teacher . He will truly be missed by all in CCA.
— CCA student
We are so saddened and shocked to find out this news, our thoughts and prayers will forever be with mags and family. Cathal was a true gentleman who believed in the potential of each and every student and managed to come in everyday with a smile on his face, His kindness will never stop inspiring us and we hope to someday have even a smidge of the compassion he did.
— 3 of his tutor group students.
Deepest sympathy Mags , Saoirse , Fionn and the Geraghty/Crean families. Cathal was a remarkably kind , empathetic and fun soul. He expressed his love of music , travel , history and most importantly you all in every conversation. The immense pride and love he had for you all was always visible. I'm so terribly sad for you all and us in CCA. RIP Cathal , you gentle soul x
— Sarah Cowap CCA
My sincere and heartfelt condolences to Cathal's family. Cathal will be greatly missed in CCA, he was always up for a chat and had time for everyone. A true gentleman . May he rest in peace.
— Clodagh Cummins
Condolences to Cathal's family at this difficult time. Fear uasal le ceann Rí air. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam dílis
— Eoin Mac Thomáis, Bré
Our heartfelt condolences to dear Mags, Saoirse and Fionn and all your family. We are thinking of you all and sending love. Rest in peace Cathal.
— Samantha Taylor
Sincere sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
— David Grant
Sincere condolences to Mr Mac Oireachtaigh’s family. I never had him as a teacher but he substituted a few of my classes and I’ll always remember him as such a friendly, calm and positive person. Just one of those teachers who makes a difference. May he rest in peace.
— CCA Past Pupil
Sorry for your loss Kirsty and family 💔
— Jackie /Trish tobin
My heartfelt condolences to Cathal's wife, children, family and friends. Cathal was a gentleman. Always willing to help and listen. A wonderful colleague who will be missed dearly in CCA. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
— Emma Page CCA
So sorry to hear of the sad news of Cathals passing, my sincerest condolences to his family
— Laurie Whelehan
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