Colm Lynch (O'Loingsigh)

Colm thought me at Glasheen BNS in the early 70s , an absolute gentleman , may he rest in peace . Luimneach Abu

My 2 sons attended Glasheen BNS in 1990's. My Condolences to Colm's family on his death. A lovely gentleman who gave his working life to public service. May he rest in peace.

so sad to hear of Mr Lynch (as i always called him) on his passing.A brilliant teacher and a true gentleman.May he rest in peace.

To Auntie Kathleen, Thomas, Damien, Eimear and Aideen, our deepest sympathy and condolences to you on the passing of uncle Colm. He was such a kind and friendly man, may he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Kathleen and the Lynch family on Colm's death.
On his frequent visits to Grand Parade, I enjoyed the many conversations we had about Kilmallock as we were both from that area & in particular Limerick hurling and the history of Kilmallock & surrounding parishes, also the stories of the part his Aunt's pub played during the war of Independence.
Colm will be greatly missed, he was such a quiet gentleman and a privilege to know.

Sincere condolences to Kathleen and all the Whyte and Lynch families on the death of Colm.R.I.P

Sincere condolences to Kathleen,Bobby,Margaret and all the Whyte and Lynch families on the death of Colm.
Suaimhneas sioraí tabhair dò ,a Thiarna.

Very sorry to hear of Colm”s passing. His funeral mass was a lovely send-off for him. May he rest in the Divine Presence.

Sincere condolences to the Lynch family on the passing of Mr. Lynch. A wonderful teacher and a gentleman. RIP

We are so very sorry for your loss.
Siobhan, Steve, Jack & Hannah

Solas na bhflaitheas go raibh ag anam fíor uasal Choilm.

Sincere sympathy to Colm's family on his passing.Fear uasal i gcónaí. Táim an-bhuíoch go raibh aithne agam air. May Colm Rest in Peace.

Our deepest condolences to Kathleen, Tomás, Damien, Eimear, Aideen and extended family on the sad loss of dearest Colm.
I ngach gné dá bheatha laoch den scoth ab ea Colm Uasal Ó Loingsigh.
Solas na bhFlaitheas ar a anam uasal dílis.

On behalf of the O'Shea family, including the late Paddy and Claire, I wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the Lynch family on the passing of Colm.
My mother Claire had the pleasure of working with Colm in Glasheen N.S. and he was held in the highest regard by my parents.
As a pupil I have the fondest memories of a kind and gentle man.
May he rest in peace.

Heartfelt condolences to Kathleen and family. Colm was a gentleman who was always so kind and helpful to me as a parent but also so helpful towards my dance school. Thank you Colm, RIP.
Trish McCarthy

Deepest condolences to the Lynch family. Mr Lynch was a great teacher and principal in my time in Glasheen NS. Always remembered fondly

Sincere sympathy to the Lynch family on Colm's death. Solus na bhFlaitheas do.

Deepest sympathy to the Lynch Family on the passing of Mr.Lynch.. Past pupil of Glasheen N.S. and have fondness memories of a true gentleman and Teacher. May he rest in Peace.

Mr Lynch was our teacher in 6th class in Glasheen in 1973. We had a reunion in 2013 and invited him to join us. It was just drinks, stories and songs in Annie Mac’s bar on the Bandon Road. We made a little presentation to him and everybody let him know how high a regard we had for him both as a teacher and gentleman and what great memories we had of being in his class. He was really chuffed by the night.
My son went to Glasheen in the late 90’s. Mr. Lynch was the headmaster by then and you could see how well all the pupils got on with him. Nothing much had changed. A lovely man, always with a twinkle in his eye. May he rest in peace.

Deepest condolences to Kathleen and all the Lynch family. We are so saddened to hear of the passing of Colm. May he rest in peace.
Frank,Mary,Majella & Laura

Heartfelt condolences to Kathleen, Tomas, Damien, Eimear, Aideen and extended family and friends on the passing of Colm. He was a very special man and I have many fond memories of his warm smile. Above all he was a family man and it was so apparent how much he lived for and adored his wife, children and grandchildren. May he rest in peace.

Our sympathy and condolences to the Lynch family on the passing of Colm.

Sincere sympathy to the Lynch Family on the very sad passing of Colm. We were very grateful to Colm for his guidance to our three boys and for making their time at Glasheen a very happy experience. Rest in peace Colm.

Colm was such a lovely person to know, revered as teacher and Principal and held in the highest regard among his peers for his erudition, for his pioneering roles in curriculum innovation and on the Education Committee of the I.N.T.O. and as a wise and respected spokesman for his profession. Our condolences to Colm’s family and friends on their sad loss.

Heartfelt condolence to Kathleen, Tomas, Damien, Eimear, Aideen, Bina and Aidan on Colm's passing. Always a pleasure to meet him.

My sincerest sympathy to Eimear and her family on their very sad loss. May Colm R.I.P.

Please accept my condolences at this sad time. I remember My Lynch with great fondness, he taught me in 4th class back in 1989/1990. He was a lovely man and a great teacher & principal.

Our sincere sympathy to Kathleen and family on the sad passing of Colm he was such a nice gentle character may he rest in peace.

Our sincerest and deepest sympathies to you Kathleen Tomas Damian Eimear and Aideen on your loss, Colm a true gentleman always enjoyed his party piece at weddings. May he rest in peace .
Bobby and lily Whyte

Sincere sympathies to Colm's family. Fear uasal den scoth & co-mhúinteoir iontach ab ea Colm. Go ndéana Dia trócaire air.

To meet Mr. Lynch when my boys went to Glasheen BNS was a delight, because I knew my sons were in very good hands. He has enriched the lives of countless people through the years.
He was everything that people say about him and more. We have been lucky as a community to have such a man in our midst.

Sincere sympathy to Mrs. Lynch and all the family.

To me there always seemed to be an assonance between Glaisín and Ó Loingsigh, a synonymity conjoined by 'Colm'. Whenever we met up, whether at general I.N.T.O. musterings, as fellow members of its Education Committee when this was first established in 1973 or as venturesome authors in the wave of new textbooks breaking on the shore of a changing primary curriculum, Colm always struck me as the embodiment of the good teacher, committed, informed and judicious in all. It's lovely to read the many tributes from his past pupils. So much happy learning evoked. Colm anois i measc iad siúd atá imithe ar shlí na fírinne.
My deepest sympathy to all who loved him.

Kathleen and family, my deepest sympathy on Colm's death. Colm was an honourable, gentle, sincere and caring person. He was a wonderful person to meet, so interesting and humourous. His qualities as a teacher have been widely attested to. Indeed he had all the attributes of a good Christian and good teacher. I have particular memories of him on Wednesdays of Easter week when we used to have a half-day at the INTO Congress. Frequently, with his very good friend the late Pádraig Ó Néill, we would go for a drive in the hinterland of wherever Congress was held. Rather interestingly, both Colm and Pádraig died on a Good Friday.
He was quiet and unassuming but was very persuasive when called upon to speak. He expressed himself clearly, always having a pithy phrase or apt quotation and got to the heart of the matter very succinctly. He loved poetry and carried his learning lightly.
He made a difference to the lives of so many and you can consider yourselves privileged having had him as a father. Ar dheis Lámh Dé go raibh sé.

Being a Lynch is a great thing because of the family we get to be part of. Sending you all the love and strength you need to cope and words cannot express how much Uncle Colm will be missed. He was the most kind, patient and generous man and I have only wonderful and beautiful memories: the books he wrote and brought copies for us as kids; the interesting conversations we had at any age; and his kindness and ability he had to put anyone at ease. I am proud and lucky to be part of his family. Love you all xxx

Kathleen, words, no matter how kind, cannot mend your heartache. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers right now. Colm will always have a special place in my memories.

Sincere Sympathy to the O Loingsigh family on Colm’s death. A supreme educator and teacher, his advice and mentoring while working with him as a colleague in my early years teaching was much appreciated and valued. He inspired, advised and encouraged so many pupils and teachers over the years. Solas Na bhFlaitheas air.

Condolence to the Lynch Family on the passing of Colm may he rest in peace.

Uncle Colm was such a lovely exceptional man - kind, intelligent, gentle and someone you always enjoyed meeting by chance for a chat, as well as in family gatherings.

Sincere sympathy to Auntie Kathleen, Tomas, Damien, Eimear, Aideen and to all of your family on your very sad loss.

Deepest sympathies to Kathleen, Tomas , Damien, Eimear and Aideen on the very sad passing of Colm . He was always a joy to meet. May he rest in peace

Deepest sympathies to The Lynch Family. I attended Glasheen 1970-76 and Mr Lynch was my teacher in 6th class. I have only the fondest memories mainly because of our teachers, especially Mr Lynch. May He Rest in Peace

My sincere sympathy to Kathleen and Family. Colm was a great educator, a mentor to young teachers starting on their careers and a true gentleman. May his gentle and kind soul rest in peace. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.

Dear Auntie Kathleen, Tomás, Damien, Eimear and Aideen, thinking of you all at this difficult time. Uncle Colm was a true gentleman. It was so lovely to read all the tributes to him from his former pupils and colleagues. He certainly left a wonderful impression on so many people.

My sincere and deepest sympathy to Kathleen, Tomas, Damien, Eimear, Aideen and extended family on the sad passing of Colm. Lovely memories of Colm, a true gentleman. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Damien & the Lynch family, my condolences on the passing of your father.

Deeply saddened by the news. Praying for the entire family for strength during this time of grief.

I never made it as a feadóg player but in every other way Mr. Lynch inspired me as did all the teachers in Scoil Mhuire gan Smál. My sincere sympathies to all the Lynch family. Colm's legacy will live long. Ex 1970's student and proud that Lynchy was my teacher (except when he threw me out for chewing gum!). My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Kevin (ex Summerstown)

Deepest sympathy to the Lynch & Aherne families on the passing of Colm, RIP

Sincere sympathy to the Lynch family on the passing of Colm Lynch. I was fortunate enough to attend Glasheen B.N.S. in the 1990’s, and even more fortunate to have Mr Lynch as my 4th Class Teacher in 1996. I can still remember all of the fantastic songs he taught us, including ‘Matchstalk Men and matchstalk cats and dogs’. He was a fantastic teacher and inspired me to become a primary school teacher. I remember schools books he wrote including ‘Pathways in History’ & ‘Worldwise’. May he Rest In Peace and rise in the glory. Ar dheis de go raibh a hanam dilis.

Deepest Sympathy to Mrs Lynch & Family on the passing of Mr Lynch may he rest in peace We got to know him when he came to Glasheen School my brother Kevin was in his class he came home one day and asked Mam rip if he could bring him for dinner because he didn't know anybody in Cork .He became a regular caller all down the Years .He was a lovely Man.Will be thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time.
Frances

Sympathy to Lynch family on Colm's passing.R.I.P.

Sincere sympathies and condolences on the recent passing of Colm. May he Rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Lynch family on the passing of Colm may he rest in oeace Quigley family old bakery kinsale

Sincere sympathy to Kathleen, Eimear and family on the sad passing of Colm

Sean & Margot Curtis

Our sincere sympathy to Kathleen Tomás Damien Eimear and Aideen on sad loss of Colm a lovely Husband Father Brother and friend. May Colm rest in peace. Thinking of you all at this sad time

Sincere condolences to Kathleen and family. I was fortunate enough to attend Glasheen B.N.S. in the 90's, and even more fortunate to have Mr Lynch as my teacher in 4th class. He was a wonderful teacher who made a positive impact on the lives of so many children over the years. May he rest in peace.

Sincerest and deepest condolences to all the Lynch family on Colm's sad passing.

comhhbhrón díbh uilig I was in school with Colm in Limerick, He was ever a gentleman. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.

Sincere sympathy to Kathleen.. the Lynch and Whyte families on your sad loss..may Colm rest in eternal peace..

Our sincere sympathy to Kathleen and family on your very sad loss.

Our sincere sympathy to Kathleen and family on your very sad loss.