Éamonn Draper

I was very sorry to hear of Éamonn's passing. Great memories of sharing the stage with him in Galway and being mentored as a young actor by him. In the years that followed, I always enjoyed meeting him for a drink in Galway or Dublin where he would impart sage advice on acting and share stories of his experience as an army officer in the Defence Forces. My sincere condolences to Éamonn's family and friends. Eternal light of heaven to Éamonn. May he rest in peace.

Comhbhrón ó chroí le muintir Draper ar chailliúint Éamoinn.
Cuimhní deasa agam ó nuair a bhí mé ag obair leis sa Taibhdhearc.

Bless you Eamon. Very fond memories of a great guy.

I was sad to come across this news last night. Eamonn was a part of Galway life for a long time. We had many the laugh and encounters over the years, and I shall always remember him as a friendly face,and a man always ready for an intelligent and interesting chat.

I recall meeting Eamon over 20 years ago in a social setting in Dublin when in the company of another army ‘great’ Peter Archbold, also since left us. What a remarkably affable, good humoured and quit witted gentleman Eamon was …he was both interesting and interested. The evening passed all too quickly!
My sincere condolences to his dear family and his many friends from two careers .

Sorry to hear about Eamonn New the late Con when he lived in Calderwood

Deepest sympathy to Una John and all the Draper family on the sad death of Eamonn. May he rest in peace.

Bhí aithne agam ar Èamon lè fada an là mar Stiùrthòir agus aisteoir den scoth í dTaibhdhearc naGaillimhe.
I always enjoyed his company.
My sincere sympathy to the Draper family.

Sending my sincere condolence to Una on the loss of her brother & Eimear on the loss of her uncle, also thinking of the wider families. May Eamon's soul rest in peace now.

Our sincere sympathy to Kitty,Una,John and families . .

MayEamonn rest in peace.

My sincere sympathy to Eamonn's family and extended family on the sad occasion of his unexpected passing. May his soul rest in peace.

Sincere condolences on the loss of Eamonn - a true gent -
May he rest in peace

Sincere condolences to all the family on the sudden death of Eamonn. May he rest in peace.

Deepest condolences to the Draper family. As a student in UCG in the 90s I remember Eamonn offered many words of encouragement and advice to Dramsoc members and adjudicated some of our competitions including the ISDA festival. May he rest in peace.

Eamonn’s time in ATC was short but his love of drama was infectious. A theatre group was formed and Lawrence of Arabia was prepared as were the many sets required for the production. Eamonn was producer, designer, chief of everything and lead actor. He was in his element doing this, roles which came naturally to him. Rehearsals were thorough but also fun. “El Aurens” was taken on tour, starting in Fr Matthew Hall . The pleasure for the group was winning the cup in Limerick. The effort put in by the group was rewarded and Eamonn was estatic.
A gentleman and fun to be around.
Rest in Peace A Chara

Sincere sympathies to Una and family on Eamonn’s sad passing, May he rest in peace.

Condolences to all the family at this sad time.

Our sincere sympathy to Una Kitty and extended family on the sudden passing of Éamonn.May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Una,John, and extended Draper family on the death of Eamonn, May he rest in peace.

Una and family, so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved brother Éamonn.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Deepest sympathy to Una and family on the passing of your brother Éamonn. Thinking of you at this sad time. May he Rest in Peace.

So sorry to hear of eamonns death he was such a friendly man so pleasant to chat wit h.


Our sympathy to you all his family

So sorry to hear of Damon’s at

Comhbhrón le Muintir Draper ag am seo an bhróin ar imeacht Éamoinn uaibh. Bhí sé de phribhléid agam Éamonn a fheiscint ar éagsúlacht stáitsí - i gCorcaigh, i mBleá Cliath agus go minic ar stáitse na Taibhdheirce. Ach is mó ar fad aithne a chuireas air nuair a ghéill sé agus lig cead dom é a stiúradh ar cúpla sraith cartúin a craoladh ar TG4. Bhí glór ar chaighdeán Richard Burton aige agus teacht i láthair mar an gcéanna. Ainneoin go raibh a shaol sa Gaillimh, is i gCorcaigh a bhí a chroí. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam.

Go n-éirí an bóthar leat,
Go raibh an ghaoth go brách ag do chúl,
Go lonraí an ghrian go te ar d’aghaidh,
Go dtite an bháisteach go mín ar do pháirceanna,
Agus go mbuailimid le chéile arís,
Go gcoinní Dia i mbos A láimhe thú.

Uncle Eamonn we are so sorry we can’t be there for your final curtain call. But we hold so many wonderful memories in our hearts - especially sitting around the table in Endsleigh trying to get a word in edgeways. Im so glad that oliver and Sophie also got to know you over the years. They loved you so much !

Uncle Eamon, forever loved - we will miss you so much.

Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis

Love Niamh , Harry , Oliver & Sophie

Was very saddened by the news. Meet him in Nearys a fair few times down the years and what lovely company he was. God Rest Him and deepest sympathies to his family and brothers in arms.

Tá cuímhní i bhfad siar agam ar Éamonn mar shaighdiúr san FCÁ, mar aisteoir san Everyman is mar oifigeach Airm.
Fear díograiseach calma ab ea é. Go raibh leaba i measc na Naomh aige.

Comhbhrón ó chroí le muintir Draper ar bhás Éamoinn. Fear amharclainne go smior. Teacht i láthair breá aige ar ardán agus é i mbarr a mhaitheasa. Trócaire ar a anam.

Sincere Condolences to Una and extended family on the sad passing of your brother Eamonn thinking of ye of this time .May he rest in Peace 🙏

I wish to offer my deepest condolences to the family and many friends of Eamon. I had the absolute pleasure of knowing Eamon while he lived in Galway. He was great fun and always very good company, he will be sadly missed by so many. May he rest in peace.

On behalf of the Association of Retired Commissioned Officers (ARCO) I extend our deepest sympathies to Una and Kitty and Eamonn's wider family on his death. He is remembered fondly and with respect by his former comrades. Suaimhneas Síorraí Dó.

Deepest Sympathy to all the Draper family on Eamon’s sad passing. A true friend and Comrade .

R I P , Eamonn.

Sincere sympathy to the Draper & McCarthy families on the sad passing of Éamonn.

May he rest in peace.

Sincerest condolences to Éamonns family. A lovely gentleman who shall be missed around Galway and the Augustinian parish. (Especially around Christmas when he would reprise his role as Church Santa).

Soldiering in An Buion Gaelach, of the 23rd Inf Bn FCA with you and your late brother Connie in the late 50s, allied to our years in the Military College and the Irish Defence Forces, bring back memories of your company, your sense of humour and the smile which was never far from your face.
May you rest in peace my friend.

Always a pleasure to meet Éamonn, walking down Shop St or in the Quays. Enjoyed our chats.We will miss him. RIP

Sincere Condolences to all the Draper family on the sad passing of Eamon.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May Eamon rest in peace

Most sincere and heart sympathy to all draper family. Very long association through taibhdhearc patrician musical society and usual suspects murder company.the happiness of heaven to his noble soul . R l p .

Our deepest sympathy to Una Kitty .John extended Draper family on the sudden death of Eamon.RIP
Your 1st Cousin Dermot & Mary

So sad to hear about Eamonn's death. Our deepest sympathy to all Eamonn's family. May he rest in peace.

Sincerest sympathies on the passing of Eamonn to his dear family , he was a true gentleman and we always enjoyed his company either in the Bunch of Grapes in Galway or other surroundings in Quay Street. His amazing readings in the Augie Church were special and full attention given to every detail of wording and diction which left a lasting memory for the people at Mass on the particular day. Christmas Day was always special to Eamonn. May Eamonn rest in peace and so happy for him and family that he was back in Cork for his final days. RIP John and Bernie McGinley, Clybawn, Galway.

My sincerest condolences to you all .

Deepest sympathy to Una, John, Kitty and all the family on the sudden sad passing of Eamonn

My sincere condolences to you Una and all the family on the sad passing of your dear brother Eamonn - i loved watching him on tele - may he rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to Una,John and extended families. MAY Eamonn rest in peace...

Sincere condolences to the Draper family on the sad passing of Eamonn, may he rest in peace

Deepest sympathy to all who mourn Eamonn. I remember him in the Riordans . I saw him occasionally in Galway.. heading down to the Taibhdhearc I’d say. May he rest in peace

Our deepest sympathy to Una, John,Kitty and families on the sudden death of Eamonn We are thinking of you all May Eamonn's soul rest in peace

My sincere sympathy to Una and the extended Draper family on the death of your brother.May he rest in peace

Very sorry to hear about Eamon. Many good times with Eamon in the Patrician Musical Society Galway. Will be missed badly.

We offer our sincere condolences to the extended Draper family in his beloved Cork. Éamonn was an accomplished actor and proud former Officer of the Defence Forces. He had a huge personality that would light up any room, always dapper and a keen conversationalist. He was the epitome of the Officer and Gentleman with a little 007 dazzle thrown in for good measure. He was a good friend to us both and will be dearly missed. May he rest in Peace.

Deepest Sympathy on the passing of Eamonn. RIP. Thinking of you Una, John, Kitty and all the family at this very sad time. All our love, your dear cousins. Marian, Robert and Frank

My sincere sympathy to Una,John,Kitty and families on the sad news of Eamonns passing. May he Rest In Peace.

Sincere sympathy to Una, John, Kitty and the extended family on Eamon's death. May he rest in peace'

So, so sad to hear of Éamonn’s death. I knew him from my connection with the Augustinians in Galway. I loved when he would do a reading or his regular and dependable Prayers of the Faithful. His clear diction and resonant voice I still hear in my head. We also had great fun during our pageants and plays, his contribution being so professional and mine so amateur, we learned so much from him. An awful loss for you his family but how wonderful that he was with you in his last days. Solas na bhflaitheas do agus i líonta Dé go gcastar sinn arís.

Deepest sympathy to Una John Kitty and all the family on the sudden passing of Eamonn
Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis

Sincere condolences to the Draper family on the passing of Eamon, He will be greatly missed by all his friends here in Galway. May He Rest in Peace.

Deepest sympathy Una and extended family on your brother's death.
May Eamonn Rest in Peace.

Deepest sympathies to the all the Draper family on the sudden passing of Èamonn. I worked as an actor alongside him a few times and we often socialised in Galway when the opportunity arose. Aisteoir den scoth agus scealtóir iontach comh maith. Not being able to bump into him on Quay Street ever again is very sad indeed. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis