Col Michael Moriarty

Our deepest sympathy to John, Niamh, Daragh and the extended Moriarty Family on your great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Michael was a true professional leader and one of Natures Gentlemen. May Mick Rest in Peace.

Deepest sympathies to Mick’s family. A gentleman personified, RIP

My sincere condolences to the Moriarty family on the sad passing of your Dad and Grandad. I served in Naquora - South Lebanon in 1985, where Michael was a well respected officer and ever helpful. May he rest in peace.

Mick was a wonderful person. He put his heart and soul into everything he did, including the CFT Archives, where he had a wonderful collection of Diving Memorabilia..

So sorry for your loss Daragh. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this sad time. At dheis de go raibh a hanam.

I wish to add my deep condolences to Noah, John and Daragh and all Michael’s extended family on behalf of the Donovan family. I have many memories of his kindness to me when I was young. May he Rest In Peace.

Our condolences to Michael's family on his passing. He was a lovely neighbour, always had time to chat and was great with the children when they were younger and wanted to "throw the ball" for Sandy. He will be missed in Lakelands. May his soul rest in peace. Phil & Paul

Deepest sympathy to John, Niamh, Daragh & all the family on the loss of your wonderful dad. A long life well lived, enjoy all your happy memories.

We were very sad to hear of Micks passing, he was the definition of a gentleman. Such a mind of information, it was a pleasure to have spent many a time in his company, discussing all things SCUBA. Rest in eternal peace.

Mick was a lovely man, always very friendly and genuinely interested in people. He will be missed a lot by the many people who enjoyed his company and friendship. All his friends in Dalkey Scubadivers send our deepest sympathy to his family and friends on your very sad loss. May he Rest In Peace.

Very sad news of Micks passing ,A real gentleman , and a inspiration for all who had the pleasure of being involved in Scuba Diving ,

Our deepest sympathy on yer Dads passing,a gentleman,so sorry can’t be there…Mary (Kavanagh Dingle)Paud Curran

Thoughts and Prayers are with Mick’s family at this difficult time. Mick was one of our founder members and a founder member of CFT. He was a fantastic diver and true gentleman who will be missed but never forgotten in our club.

Everyone at the Curragh Sub Aqua Club

Sincerest condolences to all the family of of our dear friend, on his passing. Mick was a wonderful person, always willing to assist, so generous with his time and fun to talk with. He is leaving a fantastic legacy and was a massive contributor to Diving Ireland, one of its founding members. Sadly missed, RIP.

Mick and I were Cadets together in the Military College in 1950 and served together in the Congo in 1960.
We were friends in the Artillery Corps thereafter. He was was a fine soldier and leader and will be greatly missed.
Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis.

Condolences to the family of Michael Moriarty on his passing.
An inspiring leader, an officer and a gentleman.it was an honour to serve under his command.
Proud to call him friend.
As a role model he set the bar high.

Condolences to Mick's family.Have many happy memories of Mick and getting my 3rd class cert in Bullock harbour 1965and many good dives since then.

Mick was the epitome of an officer and a gentleman. A legend in Irish diving. Rest in peace Sir.

My sincere sympathies to all the Moriarty family on Mick's passing. A lovely man who contributed so much to diving in Ireland for so many years. RIP.

To Niamh and family our sincere condolences on the passing of your dear Dad. May he rest in Peace.

Sincerest sympathy to the Moriarty family. Mick was a true gentleman and wonderful colleague.

Deepest sympathy to family and friends on Mick's passing.

So sorry to hear an inspiration to all divers & an exceptional gentleman RIP

Niamh, Myles and family, our sympathies on the loss of your Dad/Grandad, thinking of you all

Our deepest sympathy to John, Niamh and Daragh on the sad death of your father. His friendly presence will be missed in Lakelands. May he rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of Mick's passing. We first met Mick diving in El Hierro many years ago, although his reputation had well proceded him, and enjoyed catching up over the years since. Deepest sympathies to Mick's family, colleagues and friends. He will be well remembered.

Deepest Sympathy to all the Moriarty family and extended family on Michael's passing . May he rest peacefully in the arms of the Lord .
Michael and Doreen Kavanagh .

Our deepest sympathy to the Moriarty family on Michael passing. I knew him in Dhun Mhig Aoidh Kildare in the late 60's early 70's Rest in peace Michael.

Our deepest sympathies to the Moriarty family. Michael was a true gentleman whom I first met in the late 60's where he was truly a pioneer in the Irish diving community. We shared many diving camps down through the years, most notably the ones in Fort Dunree. Go ndeanadh Dia trocaire ar a anam.

My Condolences To The
Moriarty Family On
Michael's Passing I Was
Very Proud To Serve As His
Driver In Lebanon 1979
With 46 th Bstt
He Was A Gentleman
RIP Michael

Condolences to the Moriarty family on the death of your dad.
Mick was such a gentleman with a great zest for life and always a pleasure to meet..
May he rest in peace

My deepest sympathies to Mick's family. Mick was a great friend and colleague in both the Army and in the diving world. An officer and a gentleman in the truest meaning of the phrase. He will be sadly missed. Rest in peace Mick.

Met and served with Col. Moriarty during the UNTAG mission in Namibia; good memories. Sincere condolences to his family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

My sincere condolences to the Moriarty family on the sad passing of Michael. May he Rest in Peace

My condolences to the Moriarty family. Mick was a true gentleman, a great colleague and a wonderful inspiration to those in the diving world in Ireland. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy John , Niamh, Daragh and families on the loss of your Dad and Grandad. Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time. Mo and family.

A sad loss , please accept our deepest sympthay to all of the extended family . His contribution to Irish life and in particular Irish diving shaped our future . May he rest in peace .

Ray Yeates
Hon President
CFT / Diving Ireland

Deepest sympathy to the Moriarty family upon Mick's passing. The Great Man introduced me to our sport of diving way back in 1960. He and I were the same age and we went on to share so many wonderful underwater adventures over the years! You will never be forgotten in my mind Mick, RIP. Ar dheis De go raibh a ainm dilis.

Deepest condolences to John, Niamh, Daragh and extended family on the passing of Michael, a true gentleman. May he Rest in Peace.

To Deepika and family, please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of Col. Michael Moriarty. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to all of Mick's family. He was one of the founding fathers of Irish diving and a great colleague and friend in the Defence Forces. Mick will be greatly missed.

My Deepest Sympathy John & family on the loss of your beloved dad. Michael was a very knowledgeable man we had many great conversations over the years especially about West Kerry. Michael was a great neighbour and his home with Ann &family was a welcome one.
May Michael Rest in Peace.

A gentleman who was always giving of his time and generosity. Truly a doyen in Irish diving, he has left his mark on many of us. My condolences to his family. RIP

Served with Col Mick in Namibia - a true gentleman. Sincere condolences to his family.

Condolences to the Moriarty family on the passing of Col. Michael Moriarty,Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Mick was my Commanding Officer on my first trip overseas in 1985. An inspirational leader and a true gentleman, he improved my swimming no end , with his after duty hours sea classes.

My deep condolences to all his family

Dave Whelan
Commandant Retired

Very sad to hear of Mick's passing. He was a good friend and diving instructor who started me off diving in 1962. He, also, gave me good advice through out my diving career. He will be remembered.

Our Deepest Condolences and sympathy to Daragh, Deepika & Ishaan, Niamh, John, Grandkids and extended family and loved ones on the sad loss of your Dad and Grandad.

We are thinking of you all at this sad time and hope that your wonderful memories of Michael's very rich life will be of some comfort as you mourn his passing.

A noble life well-lived, surrounded by love. What more could anyone ask for.

May his kind soul rest in peace.

Condolences to the Moriarty family on the passing of Col. Michael Moriarty. May he rest in peace.

Condolences and the deepest sympathy to Micks Family and Friends. Mick was always a gentleman to me. Rest In Peace old friend.

So sad to hear about Mick. He was one of the best people I have ever known. My deepest condolences to all of his family.

Deepest sympathy to John, Niamh and Daragh at this sad time. Col Michael was a great colleague and brilliant mentor who always gave sound advice and valuable guidance. May his generous soul rest in peace.

Deepest condolences to the Moriarty family on Col Moriarty's passing. A true gentleman.

Condolences to the Moriarty and extended family on the passing of this proud Artillery Officer. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

All members of the Artillery Club will join with me in offering our sincere condolences to John, Niamh and Daragh, and their extended families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May Mick, a Family Man, Peacekeeper, Officer and Gentleman, Rest in Peace.

My sincere condolences to all the family Michael was an absolute gentleman and very kind man. He was the senior officer on my interview panel to be commissioned from the ranks as the first female. May he Rip

Sincete condolences to Micks family, he was a true gentleman and a great friend. May he rest in Peace.

On behalf of the Association of Retired Commissioned Officers (ARCO) I extend our deepest sympathies to Michael's children John, Niamh, Daragh, and extended family on his death. Michael was an esteemed member of our association and is remembered fondly and with great respect by his former colleagues in the Defence Forces. Suaimhneas Síorraí Dó.

Brig Gen Séamus Ó Giolláin (Retd)
President
ARCO

Sincere condolences on the loss of a thorough gentleman, friend and diving superpower. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Served with him with 46 Irish Battalion 1979/80 and 12th Irish Component 1985. During this time he was a great Officer and Gentleman. May he rest in peace.