David McKechnie

A lovely obit for Dave in The Irish Times 30/4/2022 and a picture that really captures him, a smile and a glint the eye, ready for the world.
It's hard to believe he's gone.

I am so sorry to hear of Dave's untimely passing. RIP.

Elaine,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. I have just joined Castleknock Cycling Club & they recently warmly spoke about Dave. When I say the surname, I realised.
May he rest in peace
With warmest regards Elaine, so sorry. Pat

I was so sorry to hear about David. Such a sad loss. Deepest sympathy to all his dear friends and family. I hung out with David in my teens, such wit and fun. He will be missed very much. R.I.P.

Dear Lilian, Rose, Marie, Elaine, Gerard and family, please accept my sympathy on your loss. I worked alongside Dave in the late 1990s in the sports department of the Sunday Tribune, and from 2010 in the Irish Times, and every memory of him is a happy one. He was one of the nicest people I've ever met. His warm personality and understated manner made him one of the most approachable and most liked people in the office - I sat about ten feet away from him for much of the decade until lockdown and saw how helpful and encouraging he was to everyone, in particular the younger members of staff. He had the perfect temperament for a desk editor and in addition was a gifted writer, and he brought to all of his work a deep seriousness, lightness of touch and meticulous attention to detail (his knowledge of the newspaper's style guide was exceptional). His reportage in 2018 on the Rohingya crisis was outstanding and was something of which he was understandably proud. He was a terrific person and it is heartbreaking that he is gone from us.

Lilian, I am so sorry for your loss, I am thinking of you and your family, may all the calming and comforting energy embrace all of you in this very difficult time.

Dave was a friend and a fantastic colleague in the Irish Times, where we worked together for several years up to 2009. He was very warm, open, engaging, with great wit and always in good humour. His presence was a great boost to the busy sub-editors' desk, which was frequently under a lot of pressure His passions for music and sport were infectious, even to the less sporting among us. It is hard to believe that someone so alive is gone. Every sympathy to Lilian and his family.

Lilian, we were so very sorry to hear about the passing of your husband Dave. We are thinking of you at this incredibly difficult time and want to send you our deepest condolences.

Dear Lilian, Rose, Marie, Elaine, Gerard and family, my heart aches for your loss.
Dave was such a special, exceptional person - I had the privilege of working with Dave for many years at The Irish Times. He was a great colleague and an even better friend. He brought joy and laughter with him everywhere he went. Rest in peace, Dave - we will all miss you so very much.

I had the pleasure - and pleasure it was indeed - of working with Dave in the Sunday Tribune sports department in the late 1990s (and even linked up with him in Leeds one weekend a while later when he was there). He really was, as other people have so rightly said, a great guy. Funny, droll, engaging, warm and marvellous company. It will be a less agreeable world without Dave in it. Suaimhneas sioraí.

Dear Lilian, Rose and all of David’s family, I am so sorry for your terrible loss. I was friends with David many years ago, and he was brilliant, witty, warm and driven then. I’ve seen his star rise from afar over the decades and it was so surprise to those of us who knew him in schooldays to see the great success he achieved, even though he cruelly has only had half the time in this world he should have had. Deepest sympathies. Caoilfhionn.

To Rose and Marie, Elaine and Gerard and to his wife Lilian, my thoughts and prayers have been with you all these past days. Words seem to be totally inadequate at such a sudden death of so talented a man.

Lilian, I am so very sorry to hear about your husbands passing. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

My heartfelt condolences to Lilian, Rose, Elaine, Gerard, Marie, and extended family and friends on the sudden passing of Dave. He worked in a different department of the Sunday Times while I was there in the early noughties – I only met him a couple of times, but I'll always remember him: joyous, friendly, ever-smiling. During this time, he was the main organiser of a golfing w/e ('The Gits') for a crowd of journos: he gave a very witty after-dinner speech and was the life and soul of the party. A lovely human being, a leader, and a real high-flyer.
I'm so sorry for your loss – my heart goes out to all who loved him. You gave Dave a beautiful send-off.

My sincere condolences to Lilian and the rest of the family. Wishing you peace,comfort and courage at this difficult time. This loss makes no sense. The only thing that is certain is that your beloved's light will never fade.

Heartfelt sympathies on Dave’s passing. I have great memories of our time working together at The Irish Times. He was always a joy to work with. I’m glad I got to catch up with him recently when he joined Castleknock Cycling Club where he was a great addition to the ranks. Rest in peace.

To Rose and all the McKechnie family.

I was so very sorry to hear of the sudden and untimely death of your dear David. What a cruel loss.

I'm so sorry for the loss of dave...
We all had our childhood memories and of course our neighbours ...to everyone we send our condolences so young ..it really brings it home ...look after yourselfs and each other at this very sad time and please say hello to your mam and auntie may dave rest in peace x

I played 5 a side footie with Dave for the past year or so. He was an impressive, technically gifted player and a gent to boot. We were all deeply shocked at his sudden passing. My deepest condolences to Lillian and Daves extended family. RIP

I was extremely shocked to hear of Dave's passing. Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís.
I worked on Saturdays in the sports department of the Tribune. My abiding memory of Dave's time there was meeting his mum Rose most Saturdays when she would arrive in to collect his laptop before he would head out for a few pints at the end of the working day. I also fondly remember how he got on with everyone and his good humour and kindness. My sincerest condolences to Lilian, Rose and all of Dave's family. Cherish the memories, they will help with the sad times ahead.

Our deepest sympathies to Lilian, Rose, Elaine, Ger and all David's family.
David and I met deep in the Himalayan steppes 22 years ago. Since that day, his appetite for the fullest possible life has never waned. Because of who he was; his sense of humour; his perceptive eye, he was always the best company. I have so many cherished memories. I will think upon them frequently. Goodbye, my friend. Go well. I shall miss you.

To Rose, Marie, Elaine, Gerard and Lilian, we were so shocked and saddened to hear of David's sudden death. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

I was shocked to hear of the sudden death of Dave. As a former colleague at the Irish Times Dave would frequently wander over to the picture desk, often to point out a remarkable pic he had seen on the wires to make sure it wasn't missed. His patience, his smile, his good humour and smart journalism will be greatly missed professionally and personally. Rest in peace Dave. Sincere condolences to Lillian and all Dave's family.

Rose, Marie, Gerard, Elaine and Lillian, my heartfelt condolences on your dreadful loss. Dave was indeed a brightly shining light, and the world is a lesser place without him. I would say may he rest in peace, but that doesn’t feel like something he’d particularly enjoy. So, may he watch over you all in light and happiness instead.

Lilian, so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your husband Dave. My heart goes out to you & Dave’s family on your loss.

Deepest sympathies to Gerard, Elaine, Rose, Marie and Lilian. David was a gentleman and it was always a pleasure to spend time in his company. May he Rest in Peace.

Sorry to hear of the passing of David RIP. Thinking of you all.

My deepest sympathy to Rose and Family ,also David’s wife Lillian and extended family on the very sudden death of David .May his gentle soul rest in peace .

On behalf of all of my colleagues on the Board of The Irish Times Group, I offer our sincere condolences to David's wife Lilian, his mum Rose , his sister and brother and his extended family on his sudden death RIP.
He made an outstanding contribution to The Irish Times and an exceptional impact on all of his colleagues.

To Lillian and the McKechnie family.
I was deeply saddened to hear of Dave's passing and am truly sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of meeting Dave over the years through mutual friends; most recently in West Cork last summer with Ronan & Sasha
He was kind, warm, witty and engaging - the kind of person that everyone wants to be around. May he rest in peace.

Lilian, I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Dave. Thinking of you at this most difficult time. Nicola x

Lilian, my deepest condolences on your loss. How can such a thing be put into words....
My thoughts are with you and Dave's family & friends at this time.

Sincerest sympathies to Dave's family, friends and work colleagues. I remember Dave as a talented writer at school and a creative footballer with Marino Boys too. Rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Lilian
and all the McKechine Family
We will keep you all in our prayers
David Rest in peace and take care of your wife and Family

My deepest sympathy to you Lilian, on the loss of your beloved Dave. Thinking of you and your family during this painful time.

I worked with Dave for years in the Irish Times and his kindness, good humour and wit never failed to make the newsroom a brighter place. I'm so sad to hear of his passing. Condolences to Lilian and all his family.

My sincerest condolences to Lilian and all of Dave's family, to suffer the loss of somebody as wonderful as Dave must be very hard to try come to terms with. He really was one of life's special people.
I'll miss his witty, good natured banter and his part in the comedy act he and Chris Dooley perfected over the years, working together on the Foreign Desk. As busy as he was, there was always time for some humour and a chat. He was an absolute pleasure to work with.
Perhaps his only flaw was his outrageously loud sneezes - which left me and my coffee fueled nerves clinging to the ceiling! But Dave, being Dave, before he could even catch his breath again, he would shout an apology over my way. It always made me laugh. I'll miss those sneezes too.
Rest in Peace Dave, I hope you knew just how much you were loved by so many.

Very sorry to hear of Daves sudden passing. I had the pleasure of his company on a few spins on the bike recently and thoroughly enjoyed it. A real gentleman. Condolences to Lilian and all of Daves family and friends. Rest in Peace.

Dear Lilian. We loved running into you and Dave in the local area and stopping for a little chat. He was such a lovely man. There aren't words to say how very sorry we are for your loss, and our condolences to Dave's family and friends also.

Of all the spirited raconteurs, sages, anoraks and eccentrics who plied their trade in The Irish Times, it was an honour and pleasure to have worked alongside Dave . . . the newspaper will be a less colourful place without him . . . sincerest condolences to his wife Lilian and family.

Dear Lilian, I'm terribly sorry for your loss, sending my heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies. Sincerely, Victor

It was a joy and a privilege to know Dave, having been a classmate of his in DIT Aungier Street. He was one of the nicest people I’ve met. My sincere condolences to his wife and family.

To Lilian and all of Dave's family,

I cannot imagine how deeply sad you must feel at this sudden and tragic loss. We had not seen eachother for a while, but I thought of him often and will always remember him as one of the best.

Sit tibi terra levis

Sending our sincere condolences to you, Lilian. We were so saddened to hear of the untimely passing of Dave. We will miss running into him in Grangegorman and around the batter – he always had a smile and kind words to share. We will remember him fondly.

Laura, Ed & Ellie

I am so sorry to hear about this Lilian, my deepest condolences to yourself and Dave's family.

So sorry to hear of Davits death condolences to all the McKechine family may he rest in peace

Lilian my deepest condolences at the loss of your beloved husband David. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Fran

So sorry to hear that Dave is gone. He was so great to work with, helpful, patient and always kind.

So very saddened to hear of David's untimely passing. My deepest sympathies to you all.

Dave was one of the nicest people I've ever known. I always felt better after being in his company. He'd always have time for you; I'll miss the times I used to run into him on the street and chat for ages. I'm so sorry for Lilian and for his lovely mam, for his siblings and wider family.

My condolences to you Ger and your family on the death of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this incredibly tough time. May he RIP.

I find it difficult to express the profound sadness I feel on hearing of Dave’s passing.
My deepest sympathy to Lilian and family on such a huge loss of a very fine man

Lillian, I am so terribly sorry to learn of the passing of your beloved Dave. You are in my thoughts xxx

To Rose, Marie, Elaine and Gerard and David's wife and all the family. I am so sorry to hear of the very sad loss of David. He was always such a lovely person and gentle soul. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. May he rest in peace x

Dear Lilian and all of Daves family,we were truly shocked to hear of Daves unexpected death. We have had the pleasure of meeting him several times over the years as he was one of Ronan’s close friends,and he is godfather to Nellie,Ronan and Sashas little girl.
He and Lilian were in Cork last August for Nellies christening and only a few weeks ago he drove from Barcelona to Northern Spain to see them especially Nellie.
Dave was a wonderful human being and we send you our deepest sympathy.

Our sincerest sympathies to the McKechnie family on the death of David. May he rest in peace

Deepest sympathy to Lilian and all of Dave's Family on his shocking passing. So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this sad time.

I worked with Dave for many years in The Irish Times. I am shocked and saddened by his too early death. He was so popular, he was fun and solid and a good person to know. To Dave's family, friends and colleagues past and present, I offer my deepest sympathies.

Deepest Sympathy to Lilian and all of Dave's family on the shocking passing of Dave. So Sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this sad time.

Lillian I am so sorry to hear such awful news & my sincerest condolences to yourself & all the family.
May David rest in peace.