Donal McMAHON

To Donal's family, I'm so sorry to hear that Donal has passed away. I worked with him for years in Dun Laoghaire and have very fond memories of how kind and helpful he was, always making time to pass on his vast knowledge. Never shy of a lively discussion, it's sad to hear the great man quietened. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h'anam.

Though I'm very, very far away from Bray these days, I found myself wandering up Putland road by way of Google Maps today and thought of the McMahons, in particular Oscar and his father Donal for whom I did some summer work about thirty years ago. A cursory search on the family name and I found this notice and was immediately saddened. I remember Donal's sharp wit was second only to his dry humour, and many memorable moments flooded back to me - one of which in a Clonskea pub with Oscar, Patrick and Donal where I was chided for drinking Carlsberg: a comparison with equine pee was offered by the big man himself and the next pint in front of me was a Guinness -- a choice I continue to make to this day. I sadly lost touch with Oscar after moving away and I take this opportunity to leave my best wishes for the entire family.

Sincere condolences to all Dónal’s family. A patently good man who gave a lot to his community over the years. He will be remembered. Rest in peace.

To the McMahon Family. My condolences to your family on the recent passing of Donal. It was a pleasure to have helped him over the years. He was always such a gentleman May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to you Oscar and your family on the sad passing of your father Donal bed of heaven to him may he rest in peace.

Donal was a lovely warm he taught me at Sally noggin

Sincere condolences to Rachel and the McMahon family on the death of Donal.
I remember him a funny and kind gentleman. May your memorys of him give you comfort and may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Rip Mr mahon you were an inspiration to all the students

Oscar ,
My sincere condolences on the death of your father. Deepest sympathies to all your family.

Sending our sincerest sympathy to Rachel and her family. Thinking of you today.

Deepest sympathy to all the McMahon family. May he have a peaceful rest.

We offer our deepest sympathy to the McMahon family on the sad loss of Donal. We knew him through Queen of Peace where he read for many years.
A gentle soul through and through.

To Betty and family
Deepest sympathy and condolences on the death of Donal, may his gentle soul rest in peace

We had the pleasure of being introduced to the UCD "gang" in 1982 through Sean and Barbara Prendergast, and for some reason we just "clicked" with Donal and Betty. We became firm friends and frequent visitors to Rutli during our time in Ireland, which we maintained afterwards until Donal was unable to engage in a telephone conversation.
Our condolences, love and warmest wishes go out to their children and grandchildren, with a special prayer for dear Betty.

I offer my deepest sympathy to Donal's wife, children, family and friends. I did not know him personally but, as a child, I used to see Donal and his wife, Elizabeth and their children at Mass in Queen of Peace Church on Sunday mornings. It always struck me from afar that he was a kind and gentle person and I am sure his passing will leave a deep chasm in all your lives. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

So sad to hear this news, such a wonderful man Donal was…always welcoming with a generous smile!
Sincere condolences to Betty and the entire family…May he rest in peace!

Sincerest condolences to all the family from Wicklow County CC, where Donal and Patrick were very active members for many years.

Sincere Sympathy to Betty, Rachel,Ailbhe, Sadhbh, Oscar, Patrick, Judith,
Deborah, Max, and families on the sad passing of Donal may his gentle
soul rest in Peace.

Condolences to Oscar & family on the sad passing of your Dad rip 🙏

To Oscar and all the extended family, I am very sorry for your loss, may your dad rest in peace.

Dear Judith and Deborah, sending deepest condolences to you and all the family during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you.

Deepest condolences and sympathy to Deborah and all of the family on the death of dear Donal. We are thinking of you at this difficult time.

Sincere condolences to all the McMahon family on your sad loss.
May Donal rest in peace.

Dear Judith and all of the Family. Please accept our condolences on the passing of your father,Donal. May he rest in peace.

So very sorry to hear about Donal, my deepest sympathies to Betty and family. What a wonderful prayerful man he was and a true Christian, a marvellous minister of the Word who brought every reading to life. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Betty and all the McMahon family on the death of Donal. We have been great friends since our days in UCD in the 1960's and enjoyed many great times together. We were sad in recent years to be so far away that we were unable to visit more often. May his dear soul rest in peace.

So sad to read of the death of Donal McMahon. Our sincere sympathy to his wife and children and to his extended family.
Donal was a reader in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church for many years and had a wonderful style of his own.
May he Rest In Eternal Peace.

So saddened to hear of Donal's passing. He was always so warm and welcoming to us. My heartfelt condolences to his beloved Betty and to all of you my cousins at this time. May he rest in peace.

It is with great sadness we have learnt of Donal’s death. Our very deepest sympathy to Betty and the McMahon family. May Donal rest in the peace of the Lord.

Deepest condolences to all the family at this sad time, Donal was a true gentleman & a very respected man in the community, RIP 🙏