Ciarán Forbes OSB

My deepest condolences to Ciaran's family and friends. It was always a pleasure meeting Ciaran on the Glenstal avenue. He was a great man for a chat. He will be missed by many. RIP

Dear Róisín, we were very sorry to hear that your brother, Bro. Ciarán, has died, may he rest in peace. Our condolences and prayers are with you and all your family. Lelia O'Flaherty, Alice Hanratty and Mary Kirwan.

So sorry to hear of the death of Br. Ciaran. Fond memories of our many chats. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Forbes family and the community at Glenstal Abbey on the passing of Ciaran. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Ciarán’s family, his friends the Abbot and Glenstal community.
We will always treasure memories of a wonderful afternoon spent with Ciarán in his workshop.
May he rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to Cyril and the Forbes family, Abbot Brendan and the Glenstal Abbey community on the death of Br. Ciarán. He was a wonderful character and always fun to meet. Rest in Peace Ciarán.

Condolences to Cyril and all the members of the Forbes family on the sad passing of your brother Ciaran. Cyril & Jill you have had a tough year - God bless you both.
May he rest in peace, Amen.

Dear Roisin, Cyril, Donal and the extended Forbes family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the death of your brother Ciaran. May he Rest in Peace
Yours Very Sincerely, Joan Reynolds

Sincere condolences to your family, the Glenstal Benedictine Community, your relatives and friends, Ciaran. With great gratitude for your sense of humour and awareness of others suffering. You moved me by your thoughtfulness; how you would 'happen to pass by', so that you could drive my late husband, Bruno RIP. to Mass in your 'golf-cart, because he was weak from his dialysis treatments! I always smiled, as I wantched the two of you heading off accross the fields, chatting and laughing together. Bruno often spoke of your kindness over the years and this is how I'll always remember you. ❤
Thank you, Ciaran and May you Rest In Peace 🙏 🙏
Brenda.

Ciaran, we will miss your friendship, your singing and your irreverent sense of humour. We are all the poorer for your passing.

Deepest sympathies and condolences on the recent passing of Br. Ciarán. May he Rest in Peace.

Heartfelt sympathy to you CONAL & to the extended Forbes family on the passing of your dear brother - Br. Ciarán - also to the Benedictine & Glenstal Community. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathy to Fr.Abbot , community & the Forbes family on the death of Br Ciaran RIP
From Srs Anne, Elizabeth,
Mary , Breda & Fr Michael Ryan,York.

Sincere sympathy to the Forbes family and Abbot Brendan and community on the sudden passing of Ciaran. He was a great chaaracter and will be missed by his many friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

To the extended Forbes Family. Saddened to hear that Ciaran has died. Please accept our deepest sympathy on your sad loss. Alan & Rosemarie Ashe

We were so saddened to hear of Brother Ciaran’s sudden death. We extend our sincere sympathy to his brothers sister and extended family, to Abbot Brendan and all the Benedictine community. We pray for you all at this sad time.

Shocked and saddened at the sudden passing of Brother Ciaran. I wish to convey my sincere condolences to his brothers, sister, the extended Forbes family, Abbot Brendan and the Benedictine community. A familiar presence on the altar during the 12:10 pm celebration of the Eucharist. I will miss his readings. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis

Sincere sympathy to the Forbes family and the Benedictine community on the sad passing of Br.Ciaran.May he rest in perfect peace.

My old pal, Ciarán, I shall miss our chats.
His pursuit of pure form and the flowing curve in a wooden bowl and in a song; his delight in the antics of dogs and a bit of craic. His friendship and support for many years.
I will miss my day trips to Glenstal and lunch at Crokers.

Sincere sympathies to all the Forbes family and to the community of Glenstal abbey when I first went out to Glenstal in 1990 ciran was the first person to greet me and make me feel welcome his witty humour I will always remember A dheis Dia a raibh a nAnam dilis Kevin

Sincere condolences to the Forbes family, the Abbot and all in the Glenstal Abbey community on the sudden passing of Ciarán. He was a wonderful character and always a joy to meet. He will be sadly missed by all his friends in the woodturning and craft communities. Rest in Peace Ciarán.

To all of ciaran's family and the monastery, what a wonderful human, kind, caring and full of fun, he brought alot of sunshine into our lives while in Connemara. From clodagh, Simon, Wendy, Emma, Andrea o neill & John Dillon leetch.

Sincere sympathy to the Glenstal community and the Forbes family on the passing of Br. Ciarán. May he rest in peace.

Sincere Sympathy to Br. Ciarán’s family, his friends and his Glenstal community. R.I.P Br. Ciarán. You will be missed.

To Cyril and all the Forbes family and the community at Glenstal sincere sympathy on the death of Br. Ciaran

Ciarán: such a wonderful, kind and supportive friend and understated master craftsman with an eternal twinkle in his eye. We will all miss you.

Our sincere sympathy to Ciaráns community Abbot Brendan and each of you his Benedictine family and the Forbes family on the sad loss of Ciarán. His unique presence in community and valued person by his family and friends. He will be missed. We are saddened for you all and pray that his lovely soul find peace and flight this new year for him on heavenly shores. RIP Ciarán.❤️

I was so sorry to hear the sudden, sad news of Ciarán's death. A meticulous craftsman, he was kind and generous in sharing his skills. He will be missed.

My deepest sympathies to all the Forbes family on the death of your beloved Eoin.May he rest in peace.

Sincere Sympathy to the Forbes family and to the Abbot and all the Glenstal Monastic Community on the sad passing of Bro.Ciaran may he rest in peace..

Our most sincere condolences to Br. Ciarán’s family and all the Glenstal Abbey community. May he rest in peace.

My Sincerest Sympathies to Br Ciaran's family , to all the Glenstal Community, and Friends on his passing.
May Br Ciaran Rest in Peace.

Remember Ciarán well in Glenstal. He always had a smile on his face and a hearty laugh. Travel well Ciarán.

A wonderful friend , as a young entry to the Junior House, and always a great welcome as a returning old boy. My deepest sympathies to his Monastic colleagues , Family and many friends.

Deepest sympathy to the Forbes family and to all of the Glenstal Abbey community.

Sincere Condolences to Ciaran's family & the Glenstall Community-he was such a lovely friendly man never without a smile who loved his Dogs-Rest in Peace Ciaran

Ciaran was a great friend to my partner,Liam Flynn, for many years. I also appreciated his kind support. I will miss Ciaran greatly.

The Board of Directors of Connemara West offer sincere sympathies to Br.Ciarán's family and to the Glenstal Abbey Community. May Ciaran Rest In Peace

May your soul rest in eternal peace, Brother Ciarán. It was a privilege and a pleasure to have known you.

Sincere sympathy to all Ciarans' friends and family. Ciaran was one one of the main influences on my woodturning back in the early eighties, he had a lovely eye for simplicity of form that is quite hard to achieve.

Rest in peace Ciaran, enjoyed the laughs we had over the years . You were always a good friend .

Rest in peace Forbies.

Sincerest Condolences to the Forbes Family and the Benedictine Community on your sad loss. Ciaran, we will enjoy the ongoing presence of our bowls as a reminder of your kimdness skill and creativity and the happy memories of your great smile, singing and mischievous good humour will brighten otherwise dull moments. Thank you.

Sincere sympathy to the Forbes family and the Glenstal Abbey Community on the passing of Br. Ciaran. He was a pleasure to meet and chat to. May he rest in peace.

Rest in peace auld pal will miss you Popping in for the chats xx

Very sorry to hear this sad news. Br. Ciarán showed great kindness to me during my time in Glenstal, and I have very happy memories of him. Sincere sympathies to his family, the Glenstal community and all who will miss him.

Sad news. He taught us a lot. Jack learned about dog training
May he rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to Ciaran's family and the community in Glenstal on the passing of Ciaran.. Ciaran I learned a lot from my visits to your workshop, which stood to me all my life. These I will never forget and all wodturners that were in contact with you will never forget your generous approach in the sharing of your exemplary skills with them .We will not forget the sense of humour thrown in along the way as a condiment to the the whole proceedure. A sincere thanks for your generosity in that regard. I hope that God has a Wadkin and a chainsaw up above ready and waiting for you. May you rest in peace.

Our very deepest sympathies to all the Forbes Family on the death of Ciaran,
he was a wonderful character and will be sadly missed.
May he rest in Peace

My sympathy to family, the Glenstal community and friends. Rest in Peace Brother Ciarán.

Bro. Ciarán turned my own abilities up to higher levels. May God rest his soul until we meet again

Rest in peace Br ciaran a lovely man

Condolences to the Forbes family and Abbot & Community of Glenstal on Br Ciarán’s passing RIP. He was such a lovely interesting and talented gentle man and will be sadly missed by all of us.

Tony,Sheila, Eoin/Tony/Peter.

Sincere sympathies to all of Br Ciaran's family and members of Glenstal Community. May Br Ciaran rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to the Abbot, the community and his family. He always remembered those he met and those he met remember him. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathies to the Forbes family, the Abbot and community of Glenstal Abbey on the passing of Br. Ciaran. He was so nice and genuine. May you rest in peace Ciaran.

Sincere sympathy to Forbes Family and the Glenstal Community on the passing of Br.Ciarán.
Rest in peace now our dear Ciarán, cherished memories of you will always remain.
Hazel, James, Olivia & Grace McCarthy

Sincere condolences to the Abbot and community at Glenstal and to the family of Brother Ciaran at this sad time. A talented man, he was great fun and will be sadly missed.

Owen Forbes lived across the road from me in the early 60s. I was a small boy and he was already getting ready for Glenstal. He took me and my brother Terry on our first trip on a double decker bus from Ballsbridge to St Stephens Green and then our first movie in the Grafton St cinema....The 3 Stoogies from memory. I then had the privilege of meeting him some 8 years later as a pupil of Glenstal Abbey. A wonderful guy and a true gentleman. A very sad moment.

Sincere sympathy to you Conall & the extended Forbes and Glenstal Abbey family, on the passing of your brother, Brother Ciaran

May he rest in peace.