Fr Aodh O'Halpin

We wish to express our deepest condolences to the O'Halpin family and the Columban community on the passing of Aodh. In every solidarity gathering of migrants and migrants' advocates Αοδh's' presence was always looked forward to, because it was always an occasion of sharing and enjoying the simplicity of his person, his wit and humanity.. Thank you, Aodh. As they say here in Greece "ευχαριστώ πολύ καλο ταξιδι!"

Sincere sympathy to the O'Halpin family and the Columban family on the sad death of Fr. Aodh. May his soul Rest in Peace.

So sorry to hear of Aodh's death. Sincere sympathies to his family, friends and Columban Confers He lived a simple life guided by the gospel that he believed. He touched many a life, did a lot of good for many a person and challenged many of the mistaken values promoted by a world that is lost. You will be missed Aodh. May your reward be great and may you rest in peace.

Slan abhaile Aodh agus coimead na habhrain ag teacht.Fear alainn, caoin, teagharach, greanuil agus lachmh a bi ionath, oscailte i do chroi agus i'd spriod don domhan mor agus do dhaoine fe bhru cos ar bolg...Mo smaointe lena chlann , le Margaret, agus le Columbans, sa bhaile is i gcein.

Thank you for sharing this sad news.
Aodh - reminds me always on how the struggle for freedom of Ireland and the Philippines are interconnected.
Hé always touches me when he sings that song’ The town I love so well, during the Annual International Meeting (AIM) - Philippine solidarity meeting,
Sometimes, I hear him singing that song.
I have learned a lot from him, his optimism and sense of humor has been a great gift.
Warm greetings,
Minda and Dick

Condolences to Aods' family, the Columban Congregtion, Friends all over hte world,

Dear Aodh, thank you so much for your friendship, your contribution to a better world, your support for the struggle of the Philipino people, the migrants, Thanks for your presence, your wonderfull sense of humour!
You gave meaning to all roles in your life:
As a loving man, a dedicated activist, an eucumenical and servi ng priest , supporter of the migrants, true friend. And as a joyfull person, being open and friendly to all the people you met.
You will always be in our heart. Dolf and Hanneke and children

Paalam, dear friend, comrade and companion through thick and thin. My heart is sad at loosing you but overflowing with gratitude for the privilege of knowing you throughout the years. We will miss the laughter and the light you brought to every situation and to everybody you met.

So sorry to hear of Father Aodh’s passing. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal 💐

Thank you for informing me of this sad news about Aodh. Since 1985 my involvement with CFMW , still fresh in my memory, is his. dedication to work with migrant workers especially the Filipino migrant workers. Everytime we visit London I always remember his narrative of why CFMW is named - Commission for Filipino Migrant Workers - according to him we are commissioned to work for Filipino migrant workers and such organisation is the catalyst of reaching out to other migrant workers.

Condolence to the family. My big hugs to Margaret.

Fe

Many fond memories of Fr. Aodh dropping in to Castle St for a chat, then often to Granny Dawson, Mount Southwell to visit with Pearse.
Condolences to his family.
He always had a smile. Rest in Peace.

Carmel Mullally-Powers
Formerly CastleSt.
Now USA.

Thank you Father Aodh for your witness to the gospel .You were an inspiration .Deepest sympathy .May you rest in peace

Heartfelt sympathy and massive thankyou for your time in explaining life of Christ totally with love
RIP 🙏🙏

Aodh, In gratitude for a life of dedicated Columban service and compassion to the migrants of this world.

May there be some beautiful surprise
Waiting for you inside death,
Something you never knew or felt,
which with one simple touch
Absolves you of all loneliness and loss,
As you quicken within the embrace
From which your soul was eternally created.
Flaitheas De duit anois.

How sad we are to hear of Aodh’s death. We have lost a good friend and a great campaigner, a faithful presence on the streets of London challenging injustice, nuclear weapons, the arms trade, and standing up for human rights. We so admired your witness to true gospel values and good sense about the Church. We’ll miss your parties too, Aodh, the laughter and warmth of friendship which gathered wherever you were. Our sympathy to the O’Halpin and Columban families.

From Manila,

Thank you Brid and Nonoi for informing us about the sad news of Aodh's passing. Girlie and I share a deep sense of gratitude for Aodh's life of service, and for the blessing of having known him and worked with him especially among Filipino migrant workers in Europe and the Philippine solidarity movement. We remember the last time we met Aodh in London, where he sang a Filipino song, making us feel his heartfelt solidarity and friendship.
We share your sadness that Aodh's life on this earth has ended, but we give thanks, with you and the people he served, for Aodh's long and meaningful life. Mabuhay ka, Aodh!
Ed

From Stockholm,
Really sad losing Fr Aodh, he means a lot
to me and I know also to all who worked with him. Have to listen once more to The Town I Loved So Well and enjoy it with him.

In struggle
Noli Buhay & Ugnayon

Maraming salamat sa pakikipag-kapit-bisig at pakikibaka, Fr Aodh.

Very sad news and our condolences to family and friends.

Un abrazo,

Mylene Soto & Joseph Sycip Forum for Philippine Concerns - Geneva

Sincere sympathy to O'Halpin family & Father Ray and the Columban Community on the death of Aodh.
May he now Rest in Peace.

Thinking of Aodh’s passing makes my heart feel sad and happy at the same time. Sad, because the solidarity movement lost a highly dedicated and committed comrade, who so well expressed his deep concern for the poor and oppressed through active care and tireless support. But I am also happy that our paths have crossed as we spent meaningful time together in our solidarity work. Yes, we focused our involvement on serious discussions, on planning and organizing activities, but we also gave space for jokes, laughter, songs….well, and one or two drinks. This combination of dedicated work and still leaving space for enjoyment and happiness strengthened our ties of connectedness and friendship.
Fare well, Aodh, and never stop to make others happy in a different world through your stories, songs and laughter.
Your German friend and comrade Erika

RIP Aodh, all the Deeney's will miss you a lot, you were always great fun to be around, from childhood up to adulthood. I have to thank you especially for the lift you gave me from Rathmullan to Letterkenny, I was a teenager, eagerly on my way out to meet my friends and it was the longest lift I ever got but we got there eventually! All very fond memories, so sad to hear you passed away.

Slan is Slainte Fr. Aodh!

It’s been a weekend of tears and laughter…..feeling the pain of deep personal loss and at the same time flooded with wonderful memories – you were always ready to think outside the box and dare impossible things – deeming them alone worth your/our while.
Nonoi and I make a Filipino Irish wake with you today….candles, fond memories, politics, songs and a wee deoch an doras – a parting glass of red wine, lambanog or the old reliable Jameson!
Deep condolence to the O’Halpin family, Columban community, and friends

From New Orleans, USA
I am saddened to hear of the loss of Fr. Aodh. I do want to express my deep gratitude for his passion for justice and solidarity for our kababayans. May God send His loving and consoling embraces to his family, friends, kapatids, and kasamas in our bayan magiliw and all over the world. Requiescat in pace Domini.

In solidarity,

From Manila,

Thank you Brid and Nonoi for informing us about the sad news of Aodh's passing. Girlie and I share a deep sense of gratitude for Aodh's life of service, and for the blessing of having known him and worked with him especially among Filipino migrant workers in Europe and the Philippine solidarity movement. We remember the last time we met Aodh in London, where he sang a Filipino song, making us feel his heartfelt solidarity and friendship.
We share your sadness that Aodh's life on this earth has ended, but we give thanks, with you and the people he served, for Aodh's long and meaningful life. Mabuhay ka, Aodh!
Ed

PAALAM! Fr. Aodh..Condolence to O'halpin family, Columban community and friends
We began working together in 1984 – in the setting up of the International office of the Commission for Filipino Migrant Workers (CFMW). But you and other colleagues started this work in 1979 and you and Sr. Margaret Healy had initiated the London work of CFMW. It was indeed pioneering work – and achieved hard-won victories with the Campaign for the Rights of the Undocumented Migrant Domestic Workers (Waling Waling). You were also tireless in supporting the London Session of the Permanent Peoples Tribunal on the RIghts of Migrant and Refugee people (2018). These of course are just a few highlights. We will always celebrate your unshakeable confidence in the ‘masa’ and their political capacity; your internationalism and solidarity; your inspiring vision and work for justice; your ecumenical spiritualty giving consolation in times of loss and grief; your determination as well as celebration of the struggle; and that infectious humour that brightened all our days - and the songs that still inspire us all.

I know that we speak for so many people across the transnational migrant community and solidarity networks who join us in saying : You will live forever in our hearts! AODH , PRESENTE!!

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Fr Aodh. We were neighbours of the O’Halpins from when we moved to Glencar in the mid-1960s although our families go further back. Indeed, we were honoured that Fr Aodh did the blessing of our new family home. He will be missed, a great man and a champion priest.

The Tracey Family

Sorry to hear of Fr Aodh’s death. Fond memories of being his taxi driver in Letterkenny many decades ago. May he rest in peace.

Rev. Aodh O'Halpin, Dalgan Park
My deepest condolences to Mary (Canada) and to Seosamh (London) on the death of Fr. Aodh. He was a lovely man and a caring pastor to his people in the Philippines and in recent years champion of the marginalized in London. He loved his breaks home and his visits to old school and family friends. Rest in Peace now, Fr. Aodh in the company of the Lord you served so well.

Deepest sympathy on the passing of Fr Aodh
Ar dhéis lámh Dé a bhfuil sé

Rest in peace - Ruhe in Frieden, Aodh! Condolences to his family and all friends from a friend in Germany.

Aodh was the person who got me involved in the struggle for the protection of human rights in the Philippines. He taught me so much, and I will be forever grateful to him for the enrichment which that involvement brought to my life.

So sad, we wish people could be eternal - I believe the singing voice of fr Aodh will be continue singing, in form of a lovely bird for us all.

Post 1 - Nonoi Hacbang CFMW ## Messages received celebrating Fr. Aosh's life

From London
We are very sad to hear about Fr. Aodh's death. He was such a wonderful person that we had the privilege to have met many times here in London and in Dromina. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and Congregation even as keep the fondest memories.
Posted by Fiona - Frankie Brennan & David Robins & Family
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From Manila,
I am sad at the passing of Fr Aodh. Ed and I remember his smiling face and all the stories he gladly shared with us.His generous heart and loving kindness gave us learning the gift of solidarity among peoples. We hope his family,congregation and dear friends will be comforted with the pouring of gratitude and love.
Presente! Mabuhay Fr Aodh Halpin.
Hugs, Girlie and Ed
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Aodh showed me that to be radical is also to be deeply kind and funny. To know when to sing and when to speak truth to power – and when to snigger. To hold the balance between the personal, the political and the spiritual. To keep a bottle of whisky in the bottom drawer of the filing cabinet.
A life lived deeply and well is a gift to all of us.
And I thank you very much Mr Eastwood.
From the bottom of my heart.

Sincere sympathy to the O'Halpin family and to the Columban community worldwide. Fr. Aodh was always a welcome visitor in Letterkenny, May he Rest in Peace, his work on this earth is done.

Sincere sympathy on the death of Fr.Aodh. A very good friend and visitor who visited Glencar every time he was home. May he rest in peace.

Our Sincere sympathy on the sad passing of Fr Aodh O Halpin to the family and to his Columban family. Rest in peace Fr Aodh.

Sincere sympathy to all the family
May his soul Rest in Peace.

Rest in peace Aogh

Our condolences to Fr Aodh's family and relatives. We love him and will treasure his memories so unique and full of joy and caring for the oppressed.
With my family and friends in Sweden and the Philippines

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Seosamh & families & Columban Fathers on the death of Father Aodh. A dear friend of our family for many years. May he rest in peace.

What terrible, sad news! And what a great loss. Rest in peace, father Aodh. You will be truly missed.

Sincere sympathy, May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Rest in Peace dearest Uncle Aodh xx a Great and Grand Uncle literally xx always such a happy smiling presence in our lives xx thank you for all the love and support you gave us all xx forever in our hearts xx love and blessings , Louise ,Nigel , Laura , Gareth , Dylan , Avy , Anna , Hadleigh and Henry xx

Rest in Peace dear uncle Aodh. You were a wonderful man, so kind and gentle. So brave and fearless. So funny and smart. A lovely singer and great card player. You will be sorely missed and forever in our hearts. Your kindness to myself and John will never be forgotten.

Rest in peace Aodh. You'll truly be missed by all the Deeney's. We loved when you were around, and I enjoyed our chat about nature. So sad you're gone. Sympthathies to all that knew you X

Sincere condolences to the O'Halpin and Columban families. Rest in peace Fr O'Halpin.

Sincerest of sympathies on the passing of Aodh. He will be sorely missed by all in our household. Many many fond memories, teaching us all to play cards, addressing us all with "hello me hearties" You were always great fun and we all enjoyed your company x

Aodh rest in peace, the Deeney family will miss you, so sad, I'm so happy that I spoke to you on Thursday. We will think of you always, Aodh you were the best. Fond memories xx Ted, Trisha, Maria, Sarah, Sophia, Patricia, Edward and Anna xxx

Sincere condolences to you Mary on the death of Fr.Aodh

I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to the O’Halpin family and to the Columban Community on the death of Aodh. Aodh was a champion for justice all his life. May he rest in peace.

Our sincerest condolences on the passing of Fr.Aodh.Fond memories of times spent with Pat and Mary Dawson,Port Rd,Letterkenny.May he rest in peace.