Cathal WALSH

I worked in Dublin with Bernie and through her I met Cathal, himself & Bernie were magic together & made for each other. He was broken when she passed away & he called to my house with her memorial card. A wonderful soft, gentle & funny person, may he rest in peace reunited with his beloved Bernie x

Cathal, a next door neighbour from my youth, happy memories of a kind and considerate man. God rest you in peace Cathal. Sympathies to your family especially Michael and Una.

So sorry to hear of the passing of Cathal. Such a gentle soul. I had the pleasure of working with Cathal in ABB and he was a wealth of knowledge. May he rest in peace. My prayers are with the Walsh family at this sad time.

My condolences to the Walsh family on the sad passing of Cathal He was a lovely man. May he rest in peace.
Micheal Cohalan

Deepest sympathy and condolences to Cathal’s family and friends on his passing Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Deepest sympathy to the family at this time rest in peace

Condolences on Cathal's passing. He and I played many enjoyable game over the years.

Cathal was a regular visitor to our chess tournament in Drogheda. Everyone enjoyed his company and good humour. He will be sorely missed. Thank you Cathal. RIP

Sincere condolences to Cathal's Family. We played many a game of chess over the years. Cathal was witty and we'd have a great analysis of games over a few pints. A great character! RIP

Sincere condolences to all of Cathal’s family and friends. We had the pleasure of living next door to Cathal and (Bernie RIP) for more than 20 years and couldn’t have had asked for better neighbours. Obliging in every way. Had many a good night with him discussing politics and history. Our boys will be forever thankful to him for teaching them how to play chess and the plentiful supply of fruit and nut chocolate! Finally with his beloved Bernie, may he rest in peace

A gifted and kind hearted gentleman, may he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to the Walsh and Towey Families on Cathal’s passing. May he Rest in Peace .
Oonagh Fitzmaurice. Ballinlough.

I was very sorry to hear of Cathal’s passing, we worked together many years ago in ABB and I will never forget his kindness, his intelligence, brilliant wit and of course, his Latin quotations.

Non est ad astra mollis e terris via.

Cathal, may your gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Very sad to hear of Cathal's passing, deepest sympathies to his family and friends. Clever, courteous, helpful and a joy to have known in business and as a friend.

Slán Cathal- many times you assisted me in controlling tournaments, most notable being the Glorney and Faber Cups in Gormanston College in the late 1970s. You were always cheerful and efficient

Sincere condolences to the Walsh family on your great loss. Only got to know Cathal in recent years through chess. Great guy and brilliant company. R.I.P.

My Deepest Sympathy to the Walsh & Towey family & his friends on the death of Cathal .May he rest in peace with his wife Bernie .

My dear social chess pal. Absolutely gutted to hear this news. So many wonderful nights out and stories told losing to your Najdorf over pints along the way. You will be missed Cathal.

Very sorry to hear of Cathal's sad passing. May he Rest in Peace.

A gentleman with great integrity. It was a pleasure to work with Cathal and his knowledge was extensive. Very sad news.
Rest In Peace from all at ACS Drives Mullingar.

I knew Cathal from Scoil Mhuire, Marino. We were in 2nd class together, at least. Some of the other lads from our school reunion group will remember him too. I met Cathal again in the 1990s when he was playing a chess match in Phibsboro Chess Club (at the time based in Parnell Square) and I met him at a chess tournament in Drogheda (1998). He was a keen chess player, playing in a higher league than myself. We had lunch and a pint together then. I remember his energy, and his ready smile. Ar dheis Dé go raibh d'anam, a Chathal.

Cathal I will never forget your kindness to me over the years, you would pick me up when I arrived in Ireland
and come and stay with us in Manchester. You will be so sadly missed. Back with your beloved wife Bernie.
Till we meet again, rest in peace.

We were so sorry to hear of Cathals passing. When he came over to England on a visit we knew we were in for a good laugh and a good drink. A true Gentleman with a huge heart and he will be sadly missed by all that knew him. Reunited with Bernie rest in peace.

a great friend and great character rest in peace cathal

A true gentleman. Fond memories playing chess in the local chess club with him. Lovely man. May he rest in peace.

Sorry to hear of Cathal’s passing and sympathies to family and friends.

So sorry to hear the sad news of Cathal's passing. A good friend in chess circles.
My sincere condolences to his family.

A legend in Irish chess for over 50 years! A unique character, and great company. Rest in peace Cathal.

Sorry to hear the news of Cathal's death. Condolences to his family

Very sorry to read this news. He was a very nice guy, very bright and a great conversationalist. I always enjoyed his company at chess tournaments and we had a few great encounters over the board and over a few pints. R.I.P.

Always enjoyed our chess games and after match conversations. It was a pleasure to know Cathal. My condolences to Cathal's family.

Cathal’s conversation was always inciteful , animated and witty. He lived life, as he played chess, with intensity. Goodbye my friend.

Cathal you brought the whole family, such irreplaceable joy and happiness and not forgetting a degree of fun and mischief. You will always be loved and remembered by us, as a truly unique gentleman and a scholar.

May you and Bernie both rest in eternel peace xxxx

Its just lovely to read these messages from all parts of Cathals life. Cathal was part of my life since my childhood when he married my beloved aunt Bernie. We talked politics and history swapped books and yarns through all the years since. He was a beloved uncle to my children . He never forgot birthdays and had the sense of fun that appeals to all children. As recently as last autumn he took up learning banjo and my daughter who loved him since her baby hood had a go at teaching the man who taught us all so much.
He's at rest with Bernie and possibly a beer and a chess board close by. Light of heaven to them all. Blessings to Breda for being his pal and advocate.

Condolences to Una and Michéal. Remembering hurling with Cathal in the circle in Marino. Saying a prayer, may he rest in peace.

Sorry to hear of the loss of Cathal.
A brilliant man and so very generous with the amount of time he spent training me and many other like me.

So sad to hear of the loss of Cathal. I’ll miss our conversations. Bye bye my friend.

So very sad to hear of Cathal's passing, he was such a lovely man, kind hearted, good humoured and a joy to work with .

Knowing Cathal in his ABB role.I found him a sincere gentleman of great intellect and integrity.He was kind, generous and always great company.I send my deepest sympathy on his passing.
May he rest in peace.

Rest in peace my dearest Cathal, it has been an honour for me to count you part of our residents... You are sadly missed. I keep in my thought and prayers Breda and all the rest of your family.

Very sad to hear this news in these terrible times. Cathal spoke of his wife to me many times so I know he’s at peace now .
May he rest in peace

So sad, a gentleman, always friendly and good fun. May he rest in peace.

I am very saddened to hear of the passing Cathal. He was a good friend, a gentleman and a fine man to work along side, I have many fond memories of his time in ABB. My condolences to the Walsh family.
May he Rest In Peace.

Very sad to hear of Cathals passing he was a great friend.Thanks for all the memories and laughs.You will be sorely missed & will stay forever in our hearts.Deepest sympathies to both families.Rest In Peace Cathal.

Stephen & Anne Murphy

Cathal was my mentor in ABB for the first years of my career.
A brilliant man, problem solver, history buff, chess master & maths genius, he was loved by customers & colleagues alike.
His enthusiasm was infectious, had a great sense humour & was gentlman to boot.
May you rest in peace Cathal, it was an honour to know & work with you.
Sincere condolences to you family & friends.

Our deepest condolences to the Walsh family. Cathal is fondly remembered in ABB. May he Rest in Peace.

Very sorry to hear the news. Lovely gentleman. RIP

It was with great sadness to hear of Cathals passing rest in peace R.IP

It was with great sadness to hear of Cathals passing rest in peace R.I.p

Dear cathal
Thanks for all the love.. u made me smile always and it was my pleasure looking after you ..miss you sadly RIP..
Your little princess ...

met cathal loads of times he was a lovely person. we had a lot of laughs together. there is a special place in heaven cathal it is for you.

Very sad to hear of Cathal's passing he was a brilliant person to work with, and be entertained by, oh if we could remember half of what he had forgotten.
Deepest sympathies to all his family & relations
Eddie

God’s blessings
I remember Cathal as an extreme technical knowledgeable man. He enjoyed working with his customers. Cathal always walked the extra mile. There is no doubt that he was a caring and sharing man. A smile was always on his face. Cathal had passion for the business and there was always a solution for any problem.
Being now reunioned with his wife, who passed away much too early, will give them a new future.
My condolences to the family who miss a great mate
Rest in peace

Cathal was highly intelligent and a great conversationalist.
He was very obliging and kindhearted.
My sincerest condolences to all his family and relations.

Cathal may you rest Amen

Cathal was such a gentleman and friend he was a man with a wealth of knowledge and a love for history and chess. Many happy memories of working with Cathal in ABB.
May He Rest In Peace.

Nathalie & Michael Ward

Very sorry to hear of cousin Cathal's passing.

Our sympathies to Una, Michael and Towey family.

Ar dhris De to raibh a anam dilis

Padraic (Connolly) and family

Sad to learn of Cathal’s passing Ar dheis De go raibh a anam Cousin Louisa and family (Rush)

Dear Cathal..

Thank you for always putting a smile on all of our faces from the minute you entered the room..

One of a kind - rest in peace Cathal.

Rest in peace Cathal.
Very fond memories of Cathal; his warmth and humour.
Deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.
Clare Doyle