Dr Frances (Frankie) Finnegan

So sorry to hear of Dr.Frankie Finnegans untimely passing. I so enjoyed her history lectures at WRTC. She was an absolute legend. Sincere condolences to all the family

Dear Sarah and Rachel,
I'm so sorry to hear about your beautiful mother. My deepest condolences to you all. May she rest in peace.

Sincerest sympathies to you Rachel and the extended family on Frankie's passing. May she rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to David, Rachel and all the Finnegan family at this very difficult time. You remain in my thoughts and prayers, Larry.

Deep sympathy to Rachel, David and the Finnegan family on your sad loss.

Lighting a candle to remember Frankie. With much sympathy to Rachel and all your family.

Sincere condolences to Sarah and all your family on the loss of your mother. I attended one of her lectures about the Magdalen laundries in Butler House in Kilkenny in the 1980s or 90s, long before the subject became common knowledge and she left a lasting impression on me. May God grant her eternal rest and console those left behind.

Dear Rachel and Sarah. My deepest condolences to you both on Frankie’s passing. She was a wonderful lady and I remember her with fondness . She was an inspiration to everyone. May she rest in peace.

Sarah, Rachel and family.
We are sad to hear of Frankies death.
Our beacon has been quenched.
But Frankies strengths live on in all those that ever met her.
Con tristezza e amore al nostro angelo.
Frank and Majella.

So sorry to hear the news of Frankie's passing. She was a fantastic lady, so full of passion, a down to earth person, fiercely loyal to her friends, who made an impression wherever she went. It was a privilege to know her. I remember her teaching me Communications down in the old barracks on Barrack Street in Waterford - she made it fun. My sincerest condolences to Rachel, Sarah and all the family on Frankie's passing.

Sincere condolences to Rachel, David and the Finnegan family on the passing of Frankie, may she rest in peace.

Sincere sympathies Rachel, David and family on your loss. May Frankie rest in peace.

Rachel,
Condolences to you and the rest of your family on Frankie's passing. She will be fondly remembered by us all.

Rachel, sincere condolences to you and your family on the death of your Mam. Thinking of you at this very sad time. May Frankie rest in peace.

So sorry to hear about yr mam sincere sympathy to Sarah +Rachel + their families Think of u miriam +Catherine

Sincere sympathy to Sarah and Rachel an family may frankie rest in peace

I was very sorry to hear of Frankie’s death. A remarkable radical and authentic voice, she was a passionate historian, whose OUP book on the Magdalene Laundries was underestimated nationally. Sympathies to family, friends, colleagues and former students. Ar Dheis De etc

Dear Sarah and Rachel - and your nearest and dearest.

We are all so sad to hear about Auntie Frankie’s passing. We are so sorry we cannot be there for a final farewell - our thoughts are with you all.

Much love Gary, Debbie, Ruth and Nyome xxx

Dearest Rachel and Sarah, it is with deep sadness and sense of loss I learn that Frankie has died. Despite the unforgiving omens it is still a great shock to me to be now condoling with you and all the family in your bereavement at this saddest time of the final farewell on earth. The irrepressible, irreplaceable and wonderful Frankie in her going leaves us all who knew her well and fondly bereft and grieving. In the lecture hall and in the salon she was the electric charge and always the " cynosure of neighbouring eyes “. Memories of all our times together, especially in Mount Alto, and now this time of parting, bring to mind the words Heaven - Haven :-
I have desired to go
Where Springs not fail
To fields where flies
No sharp and sided hail
And a few lilies blow.

And I have asked to be
Where no storms come
Where the green swell is in the havens dumb
And out of the swing of the sea.
Leaba i measc na Naomh go raibh aici, go gcloise sí ceol na n-aingeal, solas na bhflaitheas go bfheice sí. Guím sólás agus grásta Dé oraibh féin is go dtuga Dia misneach daoibh uile ag an uair bhrónach seo. Le gach dea-ghuí, Máirtín.

Sincere sympathy to Rachel David and family on death of Rachel’s mother.

Sincere sympathies to Rachel and all the family at this sad time. May Frankie rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Rachel and Finnegan and Kane families at this sad time.

My sincere condolences to Frankie’s family. I was a student of Frankie’s in Waterford in the early eighties and then again nearly 20 years later in WIT. As a young student and later as a mature student I loved her lectures in social history. We had many conversations outside of class in college street campus and the invaluable research she did on the Magdalene Laundries in Ireland. I will remember her as an intellectual, flamboyant, strong and caring woman. RIP Frankie your legacy will live on.

We are sorry to hear of Frankie's passing. She was a wonderful character and always a pleasure to meet. Sincere sympathy to Rachel, Sarah and family at this sad time. Rest in peace Frankie

Sincere sympathy to all the Finnegan family on Frances' passing. A lovely lady whom I came to know back in my college days at WIT/WRTC in the early 1980s.

Sincere sympathy to Sarah & all the family on your Mum's passing. May she rest in peace. x

We were all so sorry to hear about the death of Frances. So sad for her family Sarah, Rachel and her grandchildren Sammy, Ben and Jacob. Such a bright lady with a fabulous personality. We always had a laugh with her when we met. Such a kind lady who thought of others always. Rest in peace Frances. X

Sincere sympathy to Sarah, Rachel and the extended Finnegan family on the sad passing of Frankie may she rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to Rachel and extended family on Frankie's passing.

I was very sad to hear of the passing of Dr. Frankie Finnegan. She taught me history on the BA Music course many moons ago in WRTC. Such an inspirational lecturer and always great fun. Condolences to all her family.

My deepest sympathy to Sarah, Rachel and family. A kind and wonderful lady.

May she rest peace.

To dear Rachel, Sarah, Sammy, Jacob, Ben and extended family.
Thinking of you on the sad loss of your beloved Frankie.

Rest In Peace.
Olivia and John

Sincere condolences Sarah, Rachel and all the family.
A kind and inspirational lady .

Sincerest sympathies to Rachel and extended family on Frankie's passing. Frankie was clever, funny and a terrific story teller - one of a kind. May she rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Rachel,Sarah,grandchildren and extended family,it was a pleasure knowing your mam a true lady,our chats phone calls and company will always be remembered dearly.R I P Frankie

Sincere sympathy to Rachel and family. Michael and Mary

Sincere and heartfelt sympathy to Sarah, Rachel and the extended Finnegan family on the sad passing of Frankie may she rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to all the family at this sad time. Prayers offered.
Rest in Peace Frankie 🙏

Sympathy to Rachel and all the family on the passing of Frances RIP

Sincere sympathy to Sarah, Rachel ,grandchildren ,extended family , relatives and friends on your sad loss. R.I.P. to your Mam.

Condolences to Rachel and all the Family . Thinking of you at this time.
Jacqui (WIT)