Fr. Nicholas Madden OCD

God rest his soul. A gentleman and a scholar who instilled in us a love of learning and philosophy. He introduced us to the wonders of Aristotle, Boethius and Aquinas, as well the treasures of the Church Fathers. A man of deep faith and great wit. Was a tremendous spiritual director and a profound influence on many of us. May he rest in the peace and promise of the risen Lord whom he served wholeheartedly.

I only became acquainted with Fr Nicholas about 4 years ago following my mother's death. They had both participated in the same philosophy module in Carlow. We corresponded at first and then met up a few times. Nicholas was great company, very learned but he carried it lightly, and had a mischievous wit. He enjoyed life to the full and laughed heartily and frequently. He was delightful company. We continued to correspond and I looked forward to receiving cards in his beautiful handwriting ( using the best of fountain pens). His message was always brief, concise and humourous in his own unique style. Nearly always ending in the 'cúpla focail ' in which he was fluent.

I realised that I hadn't heard from him in a while and feared the worst. So with great trepidation, I checked RIP and now I know why. I am greatly saddened that this lovely, kind energetic and erudite man is no longer with us. But I am sure that he has gone to his eternal reward. I am so glad that I got to know him and that I kept most of his cards and I will always treasure them.

Sincere condolences to his family and the Carmelite Community. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Nicholas was a wonderful man. He was generous and kind and also a talented artist - I have the pleasure of looking at his pictures every day. I want to share my sympathy with his family and his brotherhood - I know he died in your care and that was his wish. I'll remember him fondly and will think of everyone who will also miss him in the coming months and years. Edwina

My deepest sympathies to the Community in Clarendon St. Fr. Nicholas and all in the community have established a vibrant legacy for spiritual development for many groups in the city. May he rest in peace.

Sympathies to Fr Nicholas' family and conferes. I have fond memories of Fr. Nicholas at St. Patrick’s College Carlow. Fr Nicholas, a man of faith, who brought his enthusiasm to his lectures, his social interaction with the college community, and to his presiding at liturgy. May his faith be fully realised, beyond all imagining, in the presence of the One who Is. Eternal peace Nicholas.

Sincere condolences to Fr. Maddens relatives, and to his community in St. Teresa’s Clarendon St. He is resting now in the Arms of Christ.

Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Fr Nicholas on his passing. May he rest in peace.

My condolences to the Carmelite Fathers and his extended family and close friends.
Had the pleasure of meeting Fr.Nicholas on a few occasions a gentle and most caring person,great storyteller and the wealth of knowledge I really enjoyed his witty humour,may he R.I.P 🙏.

Condolences to the Carmelite Community,to extended family,friends
and relatives on the death of Fr.Nicholas.
May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Sincere sympathy to Fr Nichola's family & the entire Carmelite community on the recent sad passing of a truly wonderful priest ,
Fond memories of all our visits to Boars Hill Oxford , Clarendon St , & Loughrea where we were privileged to engage in great conversations with Fr.Nicholas & our dear Uncle Fr Livinus RIP.

Sincere sympathies to all the Maddens and extended families on the sad passing of Fr. Nicholas Madden. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Fr Nicholas was a wonderful, lifelong friend of our father, Thomas in Loughrea and Dublin. We greatly enjoyed his company.

Fr. Nicholas was a lovely, wise, philosophical man. He had great intellect and a great sense of humour and wit. My confirmation name is named after him.
He will be missed by many.
Rest in Peace Father.

Sincere sympathy to the Flannery family, his confreres,relatives and friends on the death of Fr. Nicholas.
Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh aige.
John Fletcher.

Sincere sympathy to Carmelite Fathers, extended family and friends on the death of Fr Nicholas Madden OCD. May he rest in eternal peace.

Sincere condolences to the Carmelite Community, family and friends on the passing of our dear cousin Fr. Nicholas. He was one of natures gentlemen who took great interest in our wellbeing. May his gentle soul rest in pease.

A Chara buan … Tá tú imíthe uain anois agus na duilleoga ag teacht ar na crainn.Uaigneach an áit gan thú .Cloisaim macalla do ghlóir ‘s do gháire í mbéal na gaoithe .’S do bhriathartha ag preabarnaigh go rúnda í mo chloigeann .Mo Bhuíochas duit a Níoclas dhíl . I líontaibh Dé go gcastar sinn .Mícheál .

Our deepest sympathy to Fr Vincent & the Carmelite Fathers, the extended Flannery & Madden families on the passing of Father Nicholas. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Carmlite Community and to all his cousins on the sad passing of Fr, Nicholas Madden. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

A lovely man. My condolences to all his family, friends and the wider Carmelite community.

We would like to offer our sincere sympathy to the Carmelite Community and family of Fr. Nicholas. He was a member of Silvermines Historical since 2014. He had a wonderful way with words as is evident in his writing for the SHS journal. His conversations were always interesting and jolly. He loved coming to Dolla and Dolla loved his company.
May he rest in peace.

Betty and Denis Gleeson, Tullamoylan, Dolla.

Our deepest sympathy to the Carmelite community, friends and relations of Fr. Nicholas. Remembering fondly his many visits to Kildare through the years. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

A gentleman, a scholar, wise beyond words. Every minute spent in Fr. Nicholas’ company was pure pleasure - engaging, challenging, amusing, always interesting & thought provoking. What a great laugh & a wonderful sense of humour. I last spent some time & shared a tipple with Fr. Noel at my mother’s funeral in March ‘23. He is a great loss not just to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him, but to humanity. He will rest in peace.

Condolences to the family.
I have many happy memories of Nicholas time with us in Carlow College.
May Nicholas Rest In Peace

Sincere Sympathy to the Carmelite Community and to the Madden Family. May Nicholas rest with the Angels. May his Soul Rest in Peace.

Sincere condolences on the death of Fr. Nicholas to all his family and friends. He was a besutiful man and i enjoyed our chats when he lived on Marlborough Road. Assumpta Meehan

Our sincere condolences to the Carmelite Community and to Fr. Nicholas’s family at this very sad time.
It was always a privilege to be in the company of Fr. Nicholas and we have very happy memories of of his visits to Connemara over the years.

Sincere condolences to all who mourn the passing of Fr Nicholas. May he rest in peace

Our deepest sympathy to all Community, family & friends of Fr Nicholas. May he rest in eternal peace

Deepest Sympathy to all who mourn Fr. Nicholas’s passing.

Deepest condolences to the family &Carmelite Community on the passing of Fr. Nicholas. I have fond memories of his time in Loughea.
Rest in peace.

I attend Mass in Clarendon Street and frequently saw Father Nicholas on the alter.
May he now rest in peace.

My sympathy to the Carmelite Community and family on the death of Fr. Nicholas. I had the privilege of knowing him since his time in Loughrea. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to the relatives and friends of Fr Nicholas Madden. May he rest in peace.

May he rest in the bosom of Abraham.

Rest in peace Fr. Nicholas.

Brón ar an mbás,sé a dhubh mo chroíse .......mhothaíos na líntí seo (ó pheann an Phiarsaigh ) nuair a chula an droch scéal go raibh mo chol ceathar,an tAth. Nioclás Ó Maidín OCD, tar éis bháis.

Mhothaíos brí na bhfocal an uair seo, toisc gur chailleas cara buan.
Ní buan gach ní a chaitear,ach mo bhuíochas le Dia, go raibh Ath. Nioclás mar chara agam i rith mo shaoil.

Fear ildánach,léanta,umhal ab ea é, a roinn a chuid eolais go fial.
Fear chaoin, chneasta, ab ea é freisin,a bhí tuiscint thar na bearta aige.

Tá sé imithe uainn,agus poll mór fágtha aige i measc a ghaolta,a chairde agus a gcómh Carmalítigh. Thug sé lán tacíocht dom i gconaí ins na tógraí éagsúile a bhi ar siúil agam --an ceann deireanach ná seoladh mo leabhair i mBÁC,i mí Dheireadh Fomhair anuraidh--bhí sé i láthair go fonnmhar .

Agus ,a rian fágtha ar thráth na beata seo,,déanim comhbhrón leis na Carmelíthigh uilig a thugh gach cúram dó. Ghuím beannachtaí ár dTiarna agus cosaint na Maighdine Mhuire ar a anam úasal,dílís.

Suaimhneas síoraí duit ,agus leba i measc na Naomh go raibh agat.

Slán Abhaile a Ath.Nioclás,Ní bheidh do leithéid ann arís !

Sincere condolences to Fr Vincent and the Carmelite Community on the passing of your beloved Fr Nicholas. May he rest in peace eternally. Fr Nicholas was a co-founder of the Philosophy of Edith Stein Reading Group, St Teresa's Priory, Clarendon Street, in 2015. We were very privileged to have him attend our meetings where he shared his wisdom, knowledge and scholarship, his good humour, and his authentic humanity. Fr Nicholas was an exceptional human being, an inspiration to all. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to the Carmelite Community and all friends and family on the sad passing of Fr. Nicholas. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís.

It is with sadness that I learned of Fr Nicholas' passing this evening. He was my teacher, my Spiritual Director, mo Anamcara. I have one very fond memory of a time when he was looking for a two word answer to one of his questions. Most struggled but from the back of the class Christy Lowry said in reticent tones, Fr, the answer is 'God is.' The piece of chalk that law loose on his lip felt to receive an almighty kick. Fr Nicholas lay on the floor in fits of joy and laughter. He brought such joy to our lectures and challenged us to think deeply. Rest in peace Fr Nicholas.

Sincerest sympathy to the cousins and Carmelite community on the death of Fr Nicholas Madden. May he rest in eternal peace.

To Fr Vincent, the Carmelite Community and the Flannery family. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Fr Nicholas. A lovely friendly man, such a great intellect and a pleasure to have known. I have great memories of my many visits to Clarendon St. He now reunites with his former Carmelite Colleagues and fellow Tipperary men, Fr. Paul and Fr. Tadgh.

Rest in Peace, Fr Nicholas. Thank you for your friendship over the years, particularly the friendship you had with our late parents, Terence and Jennifer O’Reilly.

Comhbhrón ó chroí ar mhuintir an tAthair Nicolas agus an pobal Cairmeileach uilig. Bhí áthas orm bualadh leis Deireadh Fómhair seo caite ag ócáid a nia, Pádraig, agus a bheith ag caint leis faoi Bhaile na Martra.
Ag smaoineamh ar na fir agus na mná in ord na gCairmeileach atá ar shlí na fírinne, go háirithe na hAithreacha Willie Moran, Robin Morrissey agus m'aintín féin an tSiúr Mary Veronica, suaimhneas síoraí orthu uilig. Beidh an tAthair Nicholas i gcomhluadar maith leo, i measc na naomh agus na n-aingeal.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. 🙏

“Those who live in our memories are never truly gone”.This is very true as we celebrate the wonderful long life of Fr.Nicholas.He was a man of many talents and was blessed with a brilliant intellect.He lectured extensively on “I AM” and wrote on numerous topics .Even with his many accomplishments he was a prayerful humble man.He had the wonderful ability to relate to people both young and old in a special way and develop life long friendships.On his many visits to us down the years he never ceased to be fascinated and curious about the latest technologies which the grandchildren had acquired.
We wish to thank Fr.Vincent O’Hara and the Carmelite friars in Clarendon St.for the wonderful care they gave Fr.Nicholas.
In iothlann Dé go gcastar sinn.

Sad to hear about Fr. Nicholas's departure from this life. May he be enfolded in God's infinite light, love, peace and joy. He was a dear friend of the Clonfert Mercy Sisters as his two O'Brien cousins, Genevieve and Marie Therese, had entered in Loughrea. I always found him a very welcoming presence in Clarendon St. where he and the late Fr. Paul Sullivan had Tipperary roots in common! May all who will miss Fr. Nicholas, especially his Carmelite confreres be comforted at this time.

Fr Nicholas Madden
Requiescat in pace
Condolences to the Carmelite Community, Fr Nicholas's Family and
Fr Nicholas's Friends on your loss
Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis
Go raibh maith agat

Sincere sympathy to the Carmelite Community Family and Friends on the passing of Fr Nicholas. May he rest in peace. 🌹⛪️

Thank you for Fr Nicholas for your love and support throughout my life and career. I was privileged that you “adopted” me, your cousins’ cousin. We both lost our mothers’ very young and you understood without words and more than anyone else how enormous was that void. You were always there for me, especially for life’s major events, both sad and happy. It was a joy how well you and my darling husband Derek (r.i.p.), of the Madden Clan, bonded in great friendship, and how much you loved my boys, Frank & David as a maternal granduncle. Your visit to us when we lived in Toulouse is one highlight of joy. I’m proud of your illustrious intellectual achievements as a doctor of philosophy, a Gaeilgóir, an artist, but mostly truly grateful for your deep humanity and compassion, and that we supported each other honestly with unconditional love at vulnerable times in our respective journeys through this life. I will miss you very much. With Love & Gratitude for a life well lived, Siobhán Lohan Madden ❤️

Sincere condolences to the Carmelite community, and to Fr Nicholas’s family and friends, on your loss. I recall Fr Nicholas coming into Leinster House some years ago to say Mass for members and staff. He was an eloquent and interesting person, and a pleasure to meet. May the Lord reward him in eternity for his life of service.

Very sorry to hear of Fr Nicholas passing . Thoughts and prayers with all family and community and friends. A wonderful kind man full of wisdom. I will treasure our chats about life and in particular about Wexford and Tipperary hurling fadó fadó. Thank you Fr Nicholas for your kindness. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Deepest sympathy on the death of Fr Nicholas.A lovely gentleman who we will always fondly remember especially for the wonderful job he did in marrying us in July 1970
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to the family, friends, and Carmelite Community on the sad passing of Fr. Nicholas. He was a keen supporter of Silvermibes Historal Society and contributed to many of our annual journals. May he rest in peace

Thanking God for giving us a great cousin, travel companion, his deep appreciation of the gifts of creativity in all the arts and his ability to see God's goodness in everyone he met and with gratitude to his brother Carmelite priests who shared his life's service to our Lady and Her Devine son.

I was enriched greatly by the arrival of Fr Nicholas in Carlow College when I was on the staff there. He was a wonderful colleague and made an invaluable contribution to life in the seminary and also interacted with many lay students who began to attend modules of philosophy, theology and arts subjects in the College about 1989. May he rest in the peace of Christ.

On behalf of the Harmon family of whom our father Maurice, RIP, was great friend of Fr Nicholas for a very long time we are saddened by the loss of such a great man and priest. He had been a great source of comfort to our mother and a wonderful life long friend of our father. God bless you Fr Nicholas and may you rest in peace.

With great sadness we say good bye to Fr. Nicholas our dear cousin and friend who took great interest in all of us throughout his life. We will miss your hearty laugh and great sense of humour. Sincere sympathies to your Carmelite community and friends.
Ar dheis Dé ar a anam dílis.

It is with deep saddened that we learned of the death of our cousin Fr. Nicholas Madden. Many is the night that Nicholas and myself put the world to right with the help of a Bottle of Hennessy. Condolance to the Carmilite community on the sad passing of Fr. Nicholas. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to his Carmelite family, to the extended Madden family, to his many friends and to all who had the privilege of knowing Fr. Nicholas.

May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Sincere sympathy to Carmelite Fathers, extended family and friends on the death of Fr Nicholas Madden OCD. May he rest in eternal peace.