David Plunkett

To David's parents and siblings:-
The entire Howth Peninsula is grieving the untimely loss of David
We knew him briefly in Transition Year when he was singer with their teenage band 'The Vendredis' and he, along with the band, practised for hours in our attic (semi -detached house!)
Our hearts go out to you all...
at a time of unimaginable pain within your family...you & the priest all gave him a wonderful sendoff ceremony in Fintan's Church from which,despite the immense shock & grief, everyone benefitted.
The presence and support of the staff of EAST also spoke volumes.

Sincere condolences John, Liadain and all your family on the tragic passing of Dave. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

There's not much that I can say that hasn't already been said about Davie.
working with him in East are some of my fondest most ridiculous memories. He always knew how to snap me back from a total meltdown on a busy day and never failed to make me smile and laugh.

I'll always remember his cheeky smile and laugh, especially when he knows something you're about to find out !

Davie, you were a beautiful friend and man, I'm sorry it had been so long since I'd last seen you. You were my friend and you'll stay alive in my mind.

To the Plunkett family, I'm devastated for your loss, thank you for bringing such a joyous light into the lives of everyone he met.

I'll miss you always Davie <3
(P.s I always had a crush on you)

To John, Liadain, Rob, JJ, Lisa and all the Plunkett Family.
We are shocked and saddened to hear this sad news.
We offer our deepest condolences to you all on your great loss.
We are keeping you all in our thoughts at this difficult time.
RIP Dave, taken way too soon!

Having read all these wonderful memories John all I want to do, as a Dad, is give you a hug. Till we catch up again. D.

John, Liadain, Rob, JJ and Lisa. First and foremost I am utterly heartbroken for you all for your loss of Dave. And I’m so sorry I didn’t make it make it home to be there for you all.

Dave … where to begin. Biggest heart, biggest laugh, he radiated good energy and lit up a room.

I’m so happy we got to reconnect in Australia, a time I will cherish now.

I have so many great memories growing up with Dave and the all of the Plunkett’s. It started with drinking Cidona in the pubs as kids pretending it was bulmers, that holiday we all went on together and there was a near pool accident, parties in south hill when the real mischief could start…We had the best times and I was so happy our parents were best friends.

Rest easy Dave. I hope you feel all of this love. You are truly special. All my love , Treens xxxxxx

My heart is broken for the beautiful Plunkett family on the loss of Dave.My love also goes out to his huge circle of friends. Both family and friends just seem like some of the most fun, sound people which makes sense having known Dave as a colleague.

Dave worked for me at CarGurus and I can say that he was universally loved. You couldn't meet a nicer person and he was just the best craic. I remember during COVID how he checked in on everyone on the team and went out of his way to share meditation apps. He was so focused on ensuring everyone was coping with the stress, and really showed so much care and compassion for everyone on the team.

I attended the funeral and apologise that I didn't get to speak to you all in person. It is a measure of the man and the family that you sought to ease the pain for everyone in the room by honouring Dave with real laughter and joy.

I am also an animal lover and the stories of the seagull getting palliative care and the robo-cat will forever live on in my memory. And of course the snoring!

I can just tell you are such a gorgeous family and you don't deserve this. I read these lines by Donna Ashworth, the same poet who wrote the poem Aoibheann read out. "When someone larger than life leaves I think your life has to get a little bit larger in their honour."

I will try to honour Dave by continuing to love and save animals and trying to live a big life. Enormous love to you all.

I want to thank each and every one of you for your beautiful words and outpouring of love for Dave, our Family and his adored Friends. All your wonderful funny memories will be cherished forever!

Liadain ❤️

So sorry for your heartbreaking loss, RIP Dave.

John and family, I'm so sorry to learn about your son David, ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.

John, Liadian and family. Deapest sympathy on the passing of David. Just heard about it today.
May he rest in peace.

To the Plunkett family .
So sorry to hear of your sad loss on the untimely death of your wonderful son , Dave . He bounced into our house in Portmarnock over the years and always brought a ray of sunshine with him . He was beautiful and funny and always in good form , making everyone around him laugh . He was so loved by his parents and family and will be very sadly missed . Liadain , as a loving mum myself it is impossible to say the right words to you . There are no words really , only love and strength and much sympathy going your way .. Joan Gallen xxxxx

Liadain, Lisa and family I have just heard the news about your beloved Dave taken from you all far too soon. Having read the tributes on RIP I see he has made a big impact during his short life. I know this beautiful, loving, kind and funny man will continue to live in your hearts. I hope the memories of all the times you shared together will sustain you as you face the future without Dave. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Thinking and praying for you at this dreadful time.
RIP Dave.

We are so saddened by the loss of Dave, he was such a great chap. We all have our separate wonderful memories of Dave over so many years, he will be greatly missed. Our sincere condolences go to John, Liadain, Rob, JJ and Lisa.

Sincere sympathy to Liadain John and all the family on the tragic passing of David. May he rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Dave, I worked with him at the deerpark hotel, he was a lovely guy, condolences to all his family RIP Dave
Trish xx

John Leon and all the family,
My deepest condolences to to you all at this very sad time of your lovely David’s passing.
May he Rest in Eternal Peace.

Our deepest condolences to you John and also to all your family. May your precious son David rest in peace. Our hearts are with you at this unbelievably sad time.

I grew up playing rounders with dave in south hill. Very shocked to hear of his passing. My thoughts go out to all his family and friends.

I first knew Dave as my brother’s friend, and I always thought he was the coolest one. Then we all became friends such is the magic of being from Howth and Sutton. He was a natural entertainer, and I know how deeply he’ll be missed. Sending love and light to the Plunkett family and friends. Rest easy, Davey P x

Sincere sympathy to Liadain, John and all the family on the very sad death of Dave.
May he rest in peace.

Heartfelt condolences to you John, Liadain and family. So saddenened to hear the news of David's passing. We pray only comfort for you all.

We are absolutely heartbroken about Dave.

I’ve so many memories of him — from holidays in Ios to him coming over for our wedding in Spain. He had this way about him that made everything more fun, especially with his love of messing. I’ll never forget the time myself and Richie spotted him walking through Sutton Cross wearing this mad red wig — proper bob-style, like something your auntie would wear — and when we rang him to ask what he was doing, he just went deadpan: “Wasn’t me.” And he stuck to that story for years, even though we saw him in it multiple times.

But one of the biggest things Dave gave me was a love for those weird, terrible, brilliant films he adored. He introduced me to The Realm, The Room, all those cult classics with the mad lines like, “They’re eating her… and then they’re going to eat me… oh my GOD!” or “It’s garbage day!” I honestly wouldn’t have ever even heard of them without him — and now I genuinely love that kind of thing. Not even because of the films themselves, but because he loved them so much, and his joy just rubbed off on you. Same with those ‘People Getting Owned’ videos — he'd send me clips of people falling over and just caption it “owned,” and it would always make me laugh.

But underneath all that, he was so thoughtful and kind. He was the first to text me when my kids were born. He always asked how they were doing, how we were all getting on. He cared. You always knew that with Dave.

We’ll miss him so much.

To Lisa , your mam and dad brothers and all your family deepest condolences on the sudden death of David.gone but not forgotten.

Deepest Sympathies to John,Liadain & Family on the sad passing of David.
You are all in our thoughts at this tough time.
May David Rest in Peace.

To John and family
My sincere condolences on the passing of your son David. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

May he R.I.P.

I was so shocked and saddened to hear the news of Dave’s sudden passing.

I got to know Dave back in the late 2000s. We were both doing a screen acting course in Dublin.

He was always a warm and kind guy, generous with laughter and more than happy to dole out a slagging. It’s a time, although brief, I remember fondly. Back then he struck me as a young man, like me, who was searching for his path. I do hope he managed to get a bit closer to it before being so unfairly taken away.

My deepest condolences to Rob, JJ, all the family and his many friends.

To John, Liadain, Rob, JJ and Lisa
I am so sorry for your loss. The requiem mass was absolutely wonderful and his brothers captured David’s true essence. May God give you all strength at this difficult time. Anne Marie and Dinny.

Heartfelt Sympathy to John and Líadain and all the family on the passing of David. While words are hard to find, we send you love and strength as you journey through this difficult time. 🙏

So very sorry to hear about the untimely passing of David. Our sincere condolences to all the Plunkett family.
May David Rest in Peace

Deepest condolences John & family on your tragic loss . Our thoughts are with you at this truly sad time . May David rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to Liadain, John & family on the sad death of David. May he Rest in Peace.

I'm very sorry to hear of your unfathomable loss, John. A gang of us got together in the Summit recently, and it confirmed that the years don't break the bonds of a lifetime. Please accept my deepest condolences to you, your family, and also to Dave's very many friends.

So deeply sorry to read this news. My heartfelt condolences to the Plunkett family, friends of mine from my time growing up in 60s Sutton.

My love and thoughts go out to Liadain, John, Rob, JJ, Lisa, family and friends at this really difficult time.

I've many fond childhood memories of being in the Plunkett household with my cousin Brian, always full of warmth, love and craic. From swinging off ropes in Sutton Park woods, rollerblading in Ramp City to getting knocked out in a Thai boxing ring by Davie P in Phi Phi, there was always an adventure! Dave was definitely a unique character who lit up any situation. He was such a kind soul, always interested in people and would literally do anything for you. I honestly don't know anyone who didn't love the man. He always had your back. You could chat to him about anything and I wish I reached out more over the last few years.

Travelling Thailand with him for a month in 2015 was one of the best experiences of my life. He had us in stitches the whole time with his weird masks and constant pranks. He literally made the trip. Dave will be missed sorely by all who knew him but his stories (many of which I can't mentuon here) and memories will live on in us forever. Love and miss you mate, hopefully in another live we can travel somewhere together again.

Pablo 11:11

We were so saddened to hear of the loss of your beautiful son David. May he rest in peace. Pat & Fiona Kelly.

John, we’re thinking about you all at this time of your appalling loss. May Dave rest in piece now.

Deepest Sympathy to All the Family on the passing of David

Its at time's like this that words are not enough to express our deepest sadness at the passing of your son David. You will all remain in our prayers. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to the family on your sad loss our thoughts are with you all

Sicerest condolences to Liadain John and the whole family on the sad passing of David. Keeping you in our prayers and thinking of you. May he Rest in Peace. Sending love.

Sincere Condolences To John And All The Family At This Very Sad And Difficult Time For You All.Our Heartfelt Sympathy To You John At This Time You Are In Our Thoughts And Prayers.

Liadain,John and family so sorry to hear of David's passing. Very sad. May he rest in peace.

Liadain, John, rob, JJ and Lisa, I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Dave.

Dave was such a free spirit, always causing mischief around south hill. I have so many amazing memories with Dave. He had the kindest soul and was the one and only boy to tell me Freckles are a sign of beauty!! He will forever have a special place in my heart.

Sending love to you all. Xxx

Deepest sympathy to the family on your sad loss, my thoughts are with you all

Sincere condolences to all the Plunkett family on the loss of David. I have fond memories of him from my short spell babysitting in South Hill. May you find comfort in each other in the days ahead and treasure the happy memories you have.

Thinking of you John and your family at this really sad time.

Love Lisa & Liz ( Cronin)

Our heartfelt condolences to you Liadain John and all the family. Rip Dave

To John and all the family,
Our heartfelt sympathies to all of you.

Our deepest condolences on the sad loss of Dave. The Plunkett family have always shown great support for the Club and we are thinking of you all at this sad time.

To Liadain, John and family we offer our sincere and deepest sympathy on the very sad loss of your beloved son Dave, R.I.P.
The tributes at the funeral Mass today were remarkable and displayed the great love that your family has for Dave.

Liadain and Family, we send you our sympathy at this very sad time. No-one expects their children to ho before them. It's very hard for you.
We didn't know David, but from all the condolence letters he was a kind sincere and fun loving person. You and your family will miss him greatly. RIP

Dear John and Liadain - I am very saddened to learn of David’s death
- may he rest in peace.

Deepest condolences on the heartbreaking and far too soon loss of Dave. I had the pleasure of teaching him Geography in St. Fintan’s .
He was bright, curious, and always had that spark of mischief that made him so endearing. His good-natured devilment lit up the classroom and left us all smiling. He had a way of making the ordinary memorable.
Thinking of you all at this very sad time.

Very sorry for your sad loss. Mary loved David when she managed Howth Celtic and they had some amazing adventures. I am thinking of you all at this sad time. Dave Daniel and Robert Spencer.

Dearest Liadain and family
There are no words … your beautiful talented Dave gone way too soon We remember him well from East - Always so warm and welcoming - a special connection with everyone. Reading the tributes from others shows the huge difference he made to people’s lives and the legacy of love that he leaves.
We are all heartbroken for you May his gentle spirit be always in your hearts

Our sincere condolences to Dave’s family and friends. Today was a send off for them to be proud of. I can remember Dave being one of the coolest guys around growing up in Howth. He had an aura about him, charisma to beat the band.

My sincere condolences Liadian & family on the sad passing of your Son David. Thinking of you at this dreadful time.
May he rest in perfect peace x

Margaret (Smith)

JJ and the Plunkett Family, I'm so sorry to hear of the sad loss of David, thinking of you all at this very difficult time.