Eamon Corcoran

I am very sorry to hear about Eamon's passing. He was a gentleman and lived his life to the full even with his medical difficulties. My sincerest sympathies to Eamon's family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Dr Ashling Walsh, Grafton Medical Practice

Sincere sympathies to Mary, Michael and Claire on the sad passing of Eamon -

My deepest sympathies to Eamon’s family. I had the pleasure of working with Eamon in the DOH and so enjoyed his great wit and story telling. He was truly one of a kind. May he rest in peace.

Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas síoraí dá anam agus go lonraí solas suthain air. May God grant Éamon eternal rest and may perpetual light shine upon him. John B Mc Donnell, ex Dept of Labour

Sincere condolences to Eamon's family on
his passing. I worked with Eamon in the Department of Labour. He was so helpful and generous with his time and advice. A great guy. Rest in peace Eamon

I'm still, a week after the service, coming to terms with the abrupt but so Eamon-like loss of my old and loyal friend and colleague in the Conciliation Service. The madness, the mischief, the afternoons we had no hearings and went hilariously AWOL (Crocodile Dundee??)...the people watching, irreverent but not cruel....his dignified and positive acceptance of his diagnosis...breakfast in Glenalbyn...when we went for coffee only a few weeks ago and, on the way home, he earnestly requested a diversion to Tesco...I thought he was out of essentials, and he was-around Tesco (off licence!) following him on his walking frame and carrying and filling a wine box under his instructions, with a nice gin on top! Claire, Mary, Michael and the nephews, nieces and grandnephews and nices to whom he was devoted will miss him immeasurably...won't we all. A bientôt, mon ami

Sincere sympathy to Michael, Mary and Claire on Eamon's passing. I didn't know him well when I worked in the Department of Health but we chatted when we met in and around Farmleigh after he retired. I met him on March 10 when he was out walking at lunchtime and was so sorry to hear of his sudden death. The Chair remembered Eamon and his contribution to the estate at the Farmleigh Residents Association AGM last night. I hope it's some comfort to you that so many people have very fond memories of Eamon. May his soul rest in peace.

I am so sorry to hear of Eamon's passing. He was a superb raconteur and was great fun to be around. He has been taken much too soon. May he rest in peace.
Sandra Barnes, Department of Health

My sincere condolences to the Corcoran family. Eamon was a never to be forgotten personality. He was effortlessly articulate and entertaining in large and small groups. He was an authority on Irish politics and current affairs, a Google before Google. Thanks Eamon for the original metaphors, the anecdotes and the belly aching laughter. Farewell.

Very sorry to hear of Eamon's passing. We were classmates in UCC in the early 70's. Eamon's cut a dash in Student politics, intellectual debate and liberal social thinking. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam..

Sincere condolences to Eamon's family and friends. I will always remember his good natured and literate grumpiness at the foibles of our fellow FCA members, particularly when late night chatter shortened a good night's sleep. Ar dheis dé go raibh sé.

Deepest sympathy to Eamon's siblings and extended family. The funeral service you organised for him was a fitting tribute to the great gentleman that he was. Eamon was highly intelligent, a great and entertaining raconteur with an acerbic wit. One memory I have of Eamon was a trip with the Civil Service Football League to the Isle of Man in Easter 1982, where Eamon alone managed to dodge playing any football! As always, he was great company. On the return journey, we had a very pleasant crossing on the ferry. The sea was calm and we enjoyed the journey on deck in splendid spring sunshine with the conversation in full flow. In the midst of it all, Eamon produced, from the depths of his rucksack, a bottle of Glenfiddich which he distributed in an assortment of plastic cups thus lubricating the flow of conversation even further. Who else but Eamon would have thought of that! Rest in peace Eamon and thanks for the memories.

I was very saddened to hear of Eamon's passing. My sincere condolences to all of Eamon's family and friends at this sad time.

Deepest sympathy to the Corcoran and McGrath families on the death of Eamon. RIP

Sincere sympathy to Claire, Mary, Michael and the extended Corcoran family on the sad and sudden passing of Eamonn. May he rest in peace.

Heartfelt sympathy to Claire, Mary, Michael and extended family on the death of your beloved brother. May he rest in eternal peace.

Sincere condolences to Claire,Mary and Michael on the untimely death of Eamonn.
His positive contribution to student welfare in UCC and later his accommodating strategies and good humour in Labour Court hearings were appreciated by many.
We have fond memories of meeting Eamonn in Listowel in recent times. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Claire, Mary,Michael and extended Corcoran family on the sudden passing of your beloved brother Eamon.May he rest in peace.

It was always a special delight to meet Eamon at AHCPS functions and share his wit and intellect. I measc na n-Aingeal go raibh a anam dilis.

My deepest sympathies to the Corcoran family on the untimely passing of Eamon. It was always a pleasure to meet him in DoH. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences on the loss of Eamonn who was a kind and helpful colleague in the Department of Health. May he rest in peace

Sincere condolences to the Corcoran family on Eamon’s sudden passing. May he rest in peace.

To Eamon's family with my deepest sympathy at this very sad time for you. Eamon had a great wit and sense of humour. He has been taken too soon. May he rest in peace.

Sincere Condolences to all the Corcoran family and Eamon's friends. We are shocked and saddened at the loss of our friend Eamon. A proud former civil servant, a gentleman to his fingertips. I first met Eamon in 1986. A lovely kind gentle man. Clever sharp and witty but never ever cruel or cutting. He did a lot of good quietly and thoughtfully behind the scenes, it was the essence of the man.
Eamon you will be sadly missed but as another dear mutual friend said this week, we can only be glad to have known and loved such a wonderful man as our friend. We have such lovely memories to sustain us..
not least the burnt Christmas Cookies..

Mary Matty Alice Anthony Maria and Elizabeth

Very sad news... our Branch has lost a good friend and loyal supporter with the death of our friend Eamon Corcoran on 16th March. Despite having serious health issues of his own (not MS) Eamon supported our collections and events. Eamon even turned out on his own to represent our Branch at a Leinster game collection and so obtained a portion of the proceeds for our Branch. Our sincere sympathies to Eamon's family and friends. May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Claire Mary Michael and the extended family on the sudden passing of Eamonn. May he rest in Peace.

Goodbye my kind and funny friend. Sniper Alley has lost one of its finest. I will miss you.

My deepest sympathies to the Corcoran family on Eamon's sad passing. May he rest in peace.

Claire, Michael and Mary. Heartfelt sympathy to you and the extended family on the sad and very sudden loss of Eamon. May you all find consolation in the many colourful memories you share and may he be at peace now.

Sincere sympathy to Claire, Mary, Michael and the extended family on the sad passing of a special brother. Thinking of you all.

Sincere sympathy to Claire, Mary , Michael and family on the sudden passing of Eamon, you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Deepest sympathies to Eamonn’s family and friends on your very sad loss. I have fond memories of working with Eamon. He was a true gentleman, kind and supportive who often brightened the day with his unique wit and sense of humour. Rest In Peace Eamon.

With sincere sympathy to the Corcoran family. Eamon was a man possessed of a quick wit and a wicked sense of humour, he will be sadly missed.

Ah dear - met Eamon only last week and still the same as he was in those old Department of Labour days so long ago - witty and taking his usual delight in the odd angles of folk and what they say and do - my condolences to all of the Corcoran family on the sad passing of a gentleman - may he rest in peace - imithe ar slí na fírinne

Our sincere condolences to the Corcoran family on the sad passing of Eamon. He was a great friend for many years, a man of wit and decency, a true gentleman. In particular we have fond memories of his big birthday celebration and a lingering lunch in Glenalbyn both within a month of the arrival of Covid. We will miss Eamon and never forget him. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathies to all Eamon’s family, many friends and colleagues. A most honourable, and loyal servant of the state. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Claire ,Mary and Michael on the passing of Eamon. We are thinking of you at this very sad time . May Eamon rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to the Corcoran family on Eamon’s sudden passing. May he rest in peace.

Condolences to all Eamon’s family on his passing. Eamon was a true gentlemen and a good friend to the AHCPS. Eamon Rest in Peace.

My deepest sympathies to the Corcoran family on Eamons untimely passing. He was a unique character. He loved the intrigue of office politics and was always on cue with a witty and sometimes wicked one-liner. He will be sadly missed

My sincere condolences to the Corcoran family at this sad time. Eamonn was a great friend and colleague in work, the union and the " outer office". He was always the true Cork gentleman.....with a true Cork perspective, in the best sense. RIP.

Sincere sympathies to Michael, Mary and Claire, all the extended family and Eamon's friends. It was always lovely to meet Eamon at gatherings hosted by Marie and Gary - he was super witty and a true gentleman. Rest in Peace.

My sincere sympathy to the Corcoran family on Eamon's sudden passing. I have very happy memories of working with Eamon, a very committed and talented public servant. He was a great colleague and friend to many and always such good company.

Condolences to Eamons family and friends. Very sad to hear of his passing. One of the DoH great characters. RIP.

Sincere condolences to Eamon’s family at this sad time. He was a lovely man. May he rest in peace.

It has been nearly 20 years since I worked with Éamon in the Food Unit of the Dept of Health (and Children …. at the time). I am so sorry to hear this terribly sad news. Éamon welcomed myself & others to the wider Unit with kindness and good humour. He was so sharp & witty. He was a pleasure to work with & I really appreciated his advice when I moved on from the DoHC. Sending sincerest condolences to his family & many friends.
Niamh OMahony ex-DoHC

Condolences to Eamon’s family. Always a helpful colleague with great sense of humour

Deepest sympathies to all Eamon’s family. Rest in peace Eamon. You truly were one of the good guys, it was a pleasure to know you in the Dept. of Health.

Heartfelt sympathy to Claire and the Corcoran family at this very sad time. May Eamon rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to mary and the Corcoran and mcgrath families on the sad passing of Eamon. I measc na naomh go raibh a anam dilis.

So sad at the loss of my great friend. Witty, urbane and intelligent but also very kind and thoughtful. So many memories - the Coffee Group trips to Barcelona, Madrid, Nice and Paris; our trip to Santiago de Compestela, many coffees, lunches and dinners. He dealt with his diagnosis with pragmatism and grace and continued to live the life he wanted. A great colleague who loved a crisis (but not so much the humdrum) and dealt with them superbly. He had a huge and unparalleled civil service network including in the AHCPS, where he did trojan work. Most recently we had a great trip to Spain last year and on the Friday before he died we had a really great night in One Pico where he was clearly a favoured customer. My deepest sympathies to his siblings and family. He will be missed by many

Sincere condolences to Eamon's family. I have fond memories of working with Eamon and enjoyed his good humour, wit and ability to put people at ease. Rest in Peace Eamon.

Deepest sympathy to the Corcoran and McGrath families on the death of Eamon. RIP

Sincerest sympathy to all Eamon's family on your very sad loss. Eamon was great company, warm and generous, a great storyteller and with a wonderfully wicked and sardonic sense of humour! May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathies to Mary,Michael and Claire on the sudden death of your brother Eamon.
May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Eamons family on the sad news. Eamon was always a pleasure to be around, one of lifes good guys. Rest in Peace Eamon

My sincere condolences to Eamon’s family. We worked together in Health and I fondly remember his regular visits to my office as he ‘did his rounds’. He was one of the good guys and will be missed.

Deepest sympathy to the Corcoran family on the sudden death of Eamon.

Always remembered as a legendary storyteller and witty colleague.

Sincere sympathies to the Corcoran family on the passing of Eamon. As a former colleague I will always recall his wit and humour and the occasional arcane solution to an intractable problem.which raised spirits all round May he rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to you, Mary, and the extended Corcoran family on the sudden passing of your brother, Eamon- may he rest in peace.