Damian (Dayo) Richardson

Deepest condolences to Deirdre and Damian's family - his kindness shone through in his teaching work and his creativity through music - so sad to hear of his passing

What a beautiful send off for Damian today! Fond memories of all the craic 'is ceol during his days in St. Tiernan's Community School. Codladh sámh a chara

Deepest sympathy to Deirdre and all Damian's family and friends on your immeasurable loss. Damian (along with Deirdre) used to be my neighbours and you couldn't ask for better. RIP. 💐

There were a few Damians I met while he was alive. I met the mature student Damian who was in his early 20s, when I was just 17, and he seemed impossibly streetwise. He sat up front with the "mature" mature students, i.e., the auld ones, but also bonded with us young 'uns between lectures. I knew Damian the secondary school teacher, whom I shared a house with in Stoneybatter for a couple of years. He was in his early 30s, when I was in my mid-20s. That Damian was there for me for the toughest breakup of my life and was clearsighted yet not patronising in helping me through it, helping me see that just because it hurt didn't mean it wasn't for the best. And there was the Damian I reconnected with in the past year, the Damian who was struggling with mental health issues, but who was incredibly open about them, and who was beaming throughout our two Skype conversations. He was still sage, insightful, and practical – he spotted my guitar in the background, saw that I had left the capo on its neck, and advised me to take better care of it by taking the capo off the guitar when not playing it – when really it should have been my turn to be offering advice and support. I never met the Damian who played football. I really wish I had. I could tell he was good even from the few times we knocked a ball about together in our small back garden. I never met Damian the kid or Damian the teenager or Damian the lawn bowler – though I really would have liked to have seen him in his full bowling outfit – but I wish I had. I wish I had known all the Damians.

My heartfelt condolences to Deirdre and all his family members and all his friends.

I miss you, Damian. I can't believe you're gone.

So sorry to hear of Damian’s passing. Many great memories of our formative years together on Glenearriff Road, hanging out at the “Oaker” and then right through secondary school and beyond into adulthood. Dayo made a very positive contribution to all around him and will be greatly missed.
Deepest condolences to Anne and the whole family.

Sincere Sympathies to Deirdre and Damian's family. Thinking of you all at this heartbreaking time. May he Rest in Peace.

Our deepest condolences to you Deirdre and to all of Damian’s family and friends.
Kimi and I were so blessed to have Damian come into our lives as her personal tutor.
Things were very difficult at that time and to say Damian got us through some of the worst days is truly an understatement. He supported Kimi in every way and inspired her to achieve her goals.
We loved him dearly and we are so sad that he is gone.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rest in Peace dearest Damian

Sincere condolences to Ann and family on the passing of Damien may he rest in peace

So sad to hear about Damien ,great memories and great times, will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him,condolences to your family.

Deepest Sympathy to Anne and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

To Anne and Family, sincere and heartfelt condolences on the loss of Damian. May he rest in peace.

Condolences to Mrs Richardson and the family, so sorry to hear of Dayos passing may he rest in peace 🙏

So sad to hear of Damian’s (Dayo) passing. Such a lovely guy, fitted perfectly into the ARDS family.
A kind, genuine and humble guy you could not meet. The world is a sad place without you Dayo.
Condolences to all the family.
Rest in peace

So sorry to hear of the terrible news of your untimely passing , condolences and deepest sympathy to all the Richardson family. Many great days spent together especially all the Ards days , RIP Dayo from Charlo and all the Lyons Family.

Damian, a chara

I played your song on the radio a few weeks ago and I never got around to telling you. You are a beautiful soul and I am very sorry that you're gone. Much love and strength to all who loved you.

We'll see you on the other side x

So sorry to hear this sad news Damo was lovely lad to know at school and later in hanging around navan road , condolences to his family at this tragic time .

Sincere condolences to all Damian’s family and friends on behalf of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. May he rest in peace.

A lovely man to spend an afternoon bowling with.
May he rest in peace.
From his colleagues in Ierne Bowling Club.

So sad to hear of Dayo’s untimely death. A warm genuine decent guy and nicer person you won’t meet. Deepest condolences.

Such sad news. So many fond memories from childhood from playing no rules football on park road to more serious days with Kinvara boys and Ards as my midfield partner. Later in life, it was a joy to see him live with his guitar and have a few pints. We have lost one of life’s genuine good guys. Condolences to the Richardson family. May you forever rest in peace Dayo.

Sincere Sympathies to Deirdre and Damiens family. Words are absolutely inadequate at this heartbreaking time
Sending love to the Universe.

Such tragic news. So many fond memories of playing football against Dayo in Park Road. Hard as nails as I remember! Glad to have caught up a few years ago on a trip back home. We shared a few pints and enjoyed a great conversation.
Thinking of your nearest and dearest and hoping you are at peace.

So sorry to hear of Dayo's passing. He was always very warm and friendly when I was in his company. I'll miss him at those Briodys Christmas lock ins. A lovely and talented guy, I hope he's found peace. X

Deepest sympathy to Anne and the Richardson family on the sad and sudden passing of Damien. May his soul rest in peace.

I have great memories of a great lad with your time playing with Ards.
May Damien Rest In Peace!

May Dayo rest im peace
Condolences to the Richardson family
Garrett walsworth

We were so sorry to hear about Damian's untimely passing. Thinking of all of his family and those dearest to him at this sad and difficult time. May Damian's kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Sorry for your loss.
The Raithlin Bog was his party piece back in The Hole in the Wall days and whenever it is played he would come to mind.
Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.

Deeply saddened by this terrible tragedy, a kind sole , amazing musician and unbelievable artist and person, rest in peace brother ✊🎶❤️

Our deepest sympathies and thoughts are with Dee and all Damian's family. We are heartbroken at his passing. Damian, you will be sorely missed in our house. Codladh sámh, a chara.

So sorry here the news about Dayo RIP. My condolences to his family.

Condolences to Polly, & all her family. May Damian rest in peace.

Very sad to hear about Dayo. We had some great days back in the day at concerts and playing football. RIP bud.

Our deepest sympathy to Deirdre and all Damian’s family on his very sad passing. You are in our thoughts. RIP Damian. Codladh Sámh.

To Ann, Deirdre, Claire, Paula and families. Words cannot express how deeply sorry we are for the sudden loss of Damian . Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Our sincere condolences to all the family. May Damian rest in eternal peace. Jacqueline, David and Zara

So sorry to hear of Dayo's untimely passing.Have a lot of good memories of our times together in Declans and in Holland and beyond.Deepest condolences to all his family.

So sorry to hear of the passing of Damian, may he rest in peace .

Very sad to hear of the passing of Damian. Deepest sympathy to all his family. May he RIP.

I got to know Damian through his work with my son Elka. He used his kindness, wisdom and empathy to connect with Elka and facilitated the most amazing turnaround in Elka's ability to learn, truly astounding. In the two years Damian taught Elka here in our home he was the one person I had contact with more than anyone else, bar Elka. Three times a week we would see each other during the last two years. I valued Damians opinion's about everything we discussed and like to think I was a good friend. We were all genuinely blessed to have had Damian in our lives and are heartbroken with his tragic passing. Deepest sympathy to Deirdre, Damians family and all of his friends. He was truly one of the originals.

All the love I have goes out to those that will miss him most. Codladh Sámh.

Có-bhróin leat a Anne agus an chlann uilig ar bhás Damian.go ndéana Dia grásta ar a anam agus na mairbh uilig

I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Damian. I worked with him in Trinity Comprehensive school, he was a wonderful SEN teacher who cared deeply about the students. Thinking of you all at this saddest time.

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Damian. Condolences to all the family. May he rest in peace.

My thoughts and prayers for Damian and his family, may he rest in peace

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Dayo.
Shared some very special memories with Dayo over the years, he was a school mate (St. Declans), team mate (Ards) and also a work mate (Holland) we had many a good night in Neds & The Hole in the wall, memories and laughter that I'll always cherish.
Our thoughts are with his family & friends.
RIP Dayo.
Graham Lalor & family.

Deepest sympathies Clare, Richard, Evan, Cian and all of your family on the the very sad news of Damian's passing.
May he rest in peace.

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Damian. Our thoughts are with his family.
Dee & Gareth Edwards

So sad to hear the passing of Damian

A lovely person

rip

RIP Dayo, always a sound lad in Boscos and Decos, condolences to all his family

Very sorry to hear about Damian’s passing. Very fond memories of playing with him for Ards. Really good and genuine lad. my sympathy to all family and friends. RIP

So sorry to hear of the passing of Damian, our thoughts & prayers are with the family.
Rest In Peace Damian.
Karl O'Doherty & Family

So sad to hear of the passing of Dayo, we sat together in school for many years... RIP Damian
Tony, Oylegate, Co. Wexford
Ex St. Declan's

Greatly saddened to hear that my dear friend has passed.

He will be warmly remembered.

My sincere and heartfelt sympathies to Dee, and Damian’s family.

Rest in peace Damian. Sending ❤️ to you all x

Very sorry and sad to hear of the untimely passing of Damien. He will be missed by us all here in meaghers pub . Condolences to Deirdre and his family , Rest in peace Damien

My thoughts and condolences are with the family. RIP Damian 🙏🏿

So sorry to hear this,we will remember you as a special friend to our family.R.I.P Dayo

Our deepest condolences and sincere sympathy go to Damien's partner, his mam Anne, and sisters Clare and Paula and their families. Words seem very inadequate at such a sad time. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pierce, Ursula and Darragh Richardson

So sorry to hear the sad news of the passing of Damien. Such great memories and times as children with him on Glenarriff Road.Thinking of all his family. Rest in peace Damien.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all
May Damien RIP