Dr. Bríd McGrath

Sincere sympathy to Simon, Oisin and Sibeal also to the McGrath and Casey families on the death of Brid. May her gentle soul rest in peace .

I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Bríd. As a fellow librarian, our paths crossed many times. Condolences to the family and may Bríd rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Simon and the family on Brid’s death. A wonderful woman, she will be sorely missed. Suaimhneas síoraí dí

I just learned at the weekend of Bríd’s sad passing and I am truly devastated. I am so sorry for our loss. I say ‘our’ as Bríd was a true advocate for peace, nuclear disarmament, justice and human rights and because of that she is a loss to all humanity and not just to her loved ones. People like Bríd are essential in the struggle to create a truly peaceful and just world. I was actually thinking of her on the 6th of August on the anniversary of Hiroshima, she never forgot and never gave up on fighting for what is right.

To Bríd’s devoted and inspiring husband Simon and her beloved children Oisin, Sibéal and all her family and friends, I am truly sorry for your loss. I hope you can take comfort in the knowledge that by her existence she contributed to the struggle to make this world a better place. I feel privileged to have known her. I still have the front page of the Irish Times from the June 1994 Euro election with myself and her beautiful little son Oisín in my arms. I can’t believe I won’t talk to her again, she was an inspiration. I am so sorry I missed her funeral and the opportunity to pay my respects and commemorate a wonderful woman who never stopped struggling to make this world a better place. May she rest in peace.

I was very sorry to hear of Bríd’s death. The last time I met Bríd was when she was cycling along Merrion Square and stopped to talk to me about a historical reference she had come across that she thought might be of interest to me. The encounter was typical of Bríd: her determination to carry on with her research in defiance of her illness and her generosity in sharing her scholarship with others. Bríd was also delightful company with a sharp wit and a good sense of humour – even about her illness! My condolences to all her family and friends.

Laoch ar lár í Bríd. Ba bhean chróga dhásachtach í. Méala mór a bás ní amháin dá cairde go pearsanta ach don tír agus don phlainéad.

Suaimhneas síoraí di.

Deepest sympathies to Bríd's family. May she rest in peace.

Comhbhrón ó chroí le clann agus muintir uilig Bríd. Suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam dílis.

Dear Simon, Oisin and Sibeal,
Thank you so much for keeping me up to date with Brid's final days, something that meant a lot to me. As you know I think, Brid and I enjoyed something of a special bond, despite the two of us living in different countries at any one time. I shall always remember her as a fighter with a sometimes dark sense of humour we shared, maybe inherited from our common McGrath background.
At the culmination of all of this, I expect that all of you be feeling a massive gap in your lives. Indeed, even for me at a greater distance, a life without Brid is one that is less vivid and less full of laughter.
Much love and all the very best, Pauline and Stephen.

We are both very sorry to hear of Bríd's death. She was a brilliant and enthusiastic scholar who will be much missed. Sincere condolences to all her family.
Andrew Carpenter and Lucy Collins

Sincere condolences to Bríd's family, friends, and colleagues. She was a remarkable person - for her scholarship, her generosity, her integrity, and her sense of humour. She was a dear friend and mentor, and she will be greatly missed.

I met Brid when she was advising us on certain changes to our in-house library. She was knowledgeable, wise and enthusiastic with a great sense of humour. A wonderful person to work with. I was saddened to hear of her passing and want to offer my condolences to her husband and children.

Our sincere sympathy goes out to you all on the sad passing of your mother. May she rest peacefully now.

It was a privilege to know Bríd, a person of immense integrity, determination, intellect and humour. Agus duine a bhí tiomanta don Ghaeilge.

Mo chomhbhrón ó chroí le Simon, Oisín agus Sibéal.


Suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam dílis.

Sibéal, Oisín, and Simon were are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Bríd. May you find comfort in the wonderful memories you have of her and the love that she shared.

Deepest sympathy Simon to you and the family on the death of Bríd. We are thinking of you at this very sad time.
Suaimhneas síoraí di.

Wishing Simon, Oisín and Sibéal and all of Brid’s family comfort in their many memories of Bríd - she will always be with them.

So very sorry to read of Brid's death. A remarkably positive and creative lady, My thoughts and prayers are with Simon, Sibeal and Oisin.

Wishing Simon, Sibéal and Oisín sincere sympathy at your time of great loss.

Philip Ryan

Deepest sympathy to Simon, Sibéal and Oisín on the death of your wife and mother.
Thinking of you in your time of great sadness.
May Brid rest in peace.

Tommy and Alice Ryan

I knew Bríd a long time ago as a childminder in Rathmines.
We had a friendship, her teaching me how to bake bread properly being one of my memories....am saddened to hear of her passing. She had such a beautiful kindness. I will remember her fondly.
May her beautiful soul rest in peace.🙏 My sincere condolences to all her family and loved ones 💖

Heartfelt condolences to Bríd’s family on the passing of a woman of great integrity and creativity, and a gracious and generous scholar. Always willing to share the fruits of her research on early modern Ireland, and notably on urban culture, she will be greatly missed for the loss of her knowledge and kindness.

Thank you for your kind friendship in our wonderful Trinity College years. Condolence to Simon and your children. R.I.P.

Sincere sympathies to all Brid's family at this sad time. Brid was a wonderful person and did so much for libraries particularly in healthcare. She gave great advice and was full of fun. One of a kind. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam

Myself and Ros are so sorry to hear of Brids passing.we were neighbours for years in Summerville Park rathmines and have very fond memories of our time there..Condolences to Simon and all the family at this sad time.R.I.P.

Deepest sympathies to Brid’s family and extensive network of friends and colleagues. I had the pleasure of collaborating with Brid on a research project a number of years ago. She was inspirational, not only for her depth of knowledge and love of libraries as a public good, but also for her commitment to her family in the face of illness, for her friendship and for her mischievous and ever present sense of humour. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Our deepest sympathy to you, Simon, Sibéal, Oisín and the whole family on the loss of Bríd.

Sincere condolences to Simon, Sibeál and Oisín. What sad news. Bríd will be greatly missed, as an impressive historian, generous with her scholarship and as someone who had the gift of friendship.

Deepest sympathy to the McGrath family on the sad passing of Bríd, I remember her well when they were in Roundstone , May her gentle soul Rest In Peace🙏

Sincere sympathy on the death of Brid,a wonderful acadeemic,eternal optimist and lover of life.I bFlathas De go raibh si.O Jim agus Patria.An tAnnach Thiorr,Cor an Dulla,Contae na Gaillimh.

Sincere sympathies to Bríd's family. Bríd was a brilliant historian who was so generous to other scholars. More than that, she was also great company, witty, warm, and a great friend. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam uasal

We extend our sincere sympathies to Simon, Sibeál and Oisín on the sad loss of Bríd, our former esteemed colleague and much loved friend. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam uasal.

Bríd was a great scholar, a great friend and a great sponsor of scholarship. She was a wise woman and I always cherished her advice. My thoughts are with her family and friends today.

So sad to hear of Brid's passing and so wanted to be there this morning, but are/were away on hols when we heard. Simon, Oisin, Sibeal, please accept our heartfelt condolences and all our love. From TCD through RTE and KPS, we've shared many acronyms and experiences. We'll miss Brid.

Sincerest condolences to Simon, Sibéal, Oisín and the McGrath family. May Bríd rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to all Brid’s family on her sad passing .May she rest in peace.

Comhbhrón ó chroí le Simon, Sibeál agus Oisín ar bhás Bríd. Bean álainn,
grámhar gealgáireach.
Tá brón orm nach féidir liom bheith libh.
Leaba I measc na Naomh Bríd.

Deepest condolences to Simon, Sibeal and Oisin. Brid was one of the brightest and most informed librarians I ever knew. We were at library school together. She was also on scholarship in Marsh’s Library working alongside the former Keeper, my mother, Dr Muriel McCarthy also sadly gone RIP

My condolences to Bríd's family. So many of the tributes that I read here I would sadly add from my long acquaintance with her in history circles. Christopher Woods.

Sincere condolences to Deirdre and all of Bríd’s family and friends.
RIP

Comhbhrón ó chroí le Simon, Sibéal agus Oisín in bhur mbris. Tá bean uasal, álainn, misniúil, flaithiúil imithe uainn. Bríd was passionate about things - many things - in the best possible way, so generous with her time and her advice. Listening to her sharing her vast knowledge of early modern Ireland and other areas was an education in itself. She brought major projects to completion while dealing with her illness - being the force of nature that she was. Her inquiring and independent mind shone through in her appearances on Raidió na Gaeltachta in recent years. Is trua go mór liom go bhfuil an glór bríomhar sin ina thost. Brón ar an mbás. Solas agus ceol na síorraíochta duit a chara.

So sorry and saddened to see you go Brid. Thank you for all the laughs, life lived to the full, and so much positivity that you shared with us all. Fond memories always. Simon, Oisin and Sibeal, thoughts and sympathies with are you. Hugs.

Sincere condolences to all of Brid's family. I lost touch with Brid since Covid but have very happy memories of all our discussions when she contributed to courses I was teaching at the School of Social Work and Soical Policy, TCD. I'm sure we did discuss how to use databases and write literature reviews, but my main memories are of hilarious debates about the superiority of Connemara Irish, the therapeutic value of reading PG Wodehouse and the doctrine of transubstantiation! Rest in peace, Brid.

Deepest sympathy to you Deirdre , to Siobhan and Brid’s family and friends at this sad time .
May she Rest in Peace .

Very sad news. Brid was a great colleague in the Irish Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, always helpful, constructive and a wonderful, sincere campaigner. I will remember her very fondly. My sympathies to you Simon and all your family.

Sincere sympathy to Simon, Sibéal and Oisín on the death of Bríd. Martin McGrath and all at Chaplins.

My deepest sympathy Oisin in your time of sorrow

Liebe Angehörige,

mit Traurigkeit habe ich vom Tod von Brid erfahren. Auch wenn wir uns nur einmal im vergangenen Jahr begegnet sind, habe ich sie als warmherzige und freundliche Person in Erinnerung behalten. Ihre irische Herzlichkeit und Offenheit haben bei mir einen bleibenden Eindruck hinterlassen.

In Gedanken bin ich bei Ihnen und wünsche Ihnen in dieser schweren Zeit viel Kraft und Trost.

Herzliches Beileid
Petra Nilsson
Deutschland - Hamburg

A wonderfully energetic and endlessly generous scholar, and a great woman to share a glass with. Condolences to all the family.

Sincere condolences to you Simon Oisin and Sibeal
May Brid rest in peace

Sincere sympathies to Simon, Sibeal, Oisin and all the McGrath family on the sad passing of Brid.
I have very fond memories of Brid through many years: her intelligence, energy and enormous positivity, even in very difficult circumstances; the rigour, seriousness and sense of purpose she brought to all her professional work; and on a personal level, our many entertaining conversations, her wide and passionate interests, sense of humour and the many insights and pieces of good advice she generously shared with me.

My deepest condolences to Bríd's family on her passing.

I'm so sorry to hear of Brid's death. I knew her from the time she was Librarian in Combat Poverty many years ago now. She was one of the most determined women I knew and her attitude and approach to her illness was something to behold. Libraries and librarians owe her much gratitude and respect for her unceasing advocacy for both. My sincere sympathy to her family. May she rest in peace.

Brid was highly regarded by the members of the Health Sciences Libraries Group as an excellent librarian, trainer and mentor to the profession. We send our deepest condolences to her husband, children, family and friends.

My sincere condolences to you Simon and all your family on the passing of your dear wife 🙏

May she rest in peace

Such a wonderful woman and an inspiration to all who work in librarianship. Her contributions to the profession were significant and will continue to have an impact.

What a wonderful scholar, unfailingly generous colleague and friend. Bríd will be sorely missed. Suaimhneas síoraí, a chara.

To the McGrath and Casey families. Our Deepest Sympathy on the passing of Brid .May she Rest In Peace 🙏

Bríd was a wonderful mentor, educator, colleague and friend to so many librarians over the years and it was such a privilege to have known her.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Our deepest sympathies to Simon and the family