Fr. Pádraig McCarthy

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Fr. McCarthy. As my local priest when I was an altar boy in St Brigid's Parish, Killester, he was a guiding and gentle presence in our community. I have fond memories of him regularly joining our family for Sunday dinners—his warmth, kindness, and quiet wisdom left a lasting impression on all of us.

Please accept my sincere condolences. He will be fondly remembered.

May he rest in peace.

Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Pádraig. We have fond memories of him, a very kind man.
Rest in peace 🕊️

Very sorry to hear of Fr Padraigs passing. We heard too late to attend the funeral but Fr Padraig was a great friend of the family since his time in Eadestown parish. Sincere condolences to all the family.

Many condolences to Fr McCarthy's extended family and his wide circle of friends. At the Royal Irish Academy we came to know him through his generous collobaration with us as we built the website (at Confessio.ie) that provides a portal to reliable information about St Patrick - he provided the English translation of the Saint's own Latin writing! Never seeking any publicity (or remuneration) for himself, Padraig's only concern was that his fifth-century namesake, and their shared values, should become better known to his compatriots (and, indeed, worldwide). As the site has now received well over a third of a million visits, this "quiet vision" of his is continuing to be realized ...

So sorry to learn of the death of Fr. McCarthy. I remember him from his time in Rathdrum as a kind, gentle and learned man with a great interest in history. I treasure the book he compiled about Peter Cunningham-Grattan entitled 'The Roving Bard' and the booklet that accompanied our Jubilee Pilgrimage walk on 21st May 2000. My deepest sympathy to his family and the many parishioners he served so well over the years.

I am so sorry to hear about the death of Fr. McCarthy. I have known him since I was a child and he has always been so kind to me and my family since then. He was always there for important events, such as marriages and funerals and gave so much assistance and of course humour whenever possible. I will miss you Fr. Padraig and your kind ways and your quirky sense of humour.

So Sorry to hear about Fr. Padraigh. He was a lovely and genuine person. We were very fond of him, he was so kind and giving. sympathies to all his relatives and family.

Our sincere sympathy to All of Fr Padraig's family. He contributed a lot both spiritualy and historical to the parish of Rathdrum when he was served there from 1995 to 2000

Deepest Sympathy to Fr. McCarthy's family and friends. I have fond memories of his time in Avoca and Ballycoog. While assisting him with the compiling of the Ballycoog cemetery book, I enjoyed his company, and I learned a lot from his guidance and outlook on life. May he now enjoy the rewards of a faithful and faith filled life. May he Rest in Peace

May Fr Pádraig rest in peace
Sincere sympathies to his family and priest family. Fr Padraig was a kind and caring man always had a smile Fr Padraig you will be missed

Sincere condolences to all Padraig's family and friends on your great loss. Padraig married us 53 years ago and we are forever grateful for his kind ecumenical support.

Sincere sympathy to Justin and your extended family on the death of Father Padraig

Our sincere sympathy to Justin and all Fr Padraig,s family on his sad passing. May he rest in peace.

To the Mc Carthy family and Pádraig's friends, my earnest sympathy on the death of Pádraig.

Bhí an t-ádh linn i Balally gur tháinig Pádraig inár dtreo mar ba sagart den chéad scoth é. Bhi sé de shíor i mbun taighde ar bhealaigh chun Fochal Dé a dhéanamh níos soiléire don phobal. Thar aon ní eile, bhí sé cairdiúil cneasta le gach éinne. Mothaífimíd do easnaimh, a Phádraig uasal.

I was sorry to hear of Pádraig's death. My relationship with him was initially that of publisher and author (for his book Untold Story) but we became good friends and I appreciated his thoughtful mindset, kindness and quiet wit. Fear uasal ab ea é. Leaba i measc na n-aingeal go raibh aige agus sólás ag a mhuintir. (Sorry too I couldn't attend the funeral – I was abroad at the time of his death.)

Condolences on the passing of Padraig. I have many fond memories of our time as students in Rome and the celebration of the 50th anniversary of our ordination. May Padraig’s soul rest in eternal peace.

Mary, my deepest sympathies to you and your extended family for the loss of your special brother Fr. Padraig. My thoughts are with you. He lives on in your hearts while he is at peace. RIP Fr. Padraig.

Rest in peace Father. I loved when you said Mass. I thought your sermons were wonderfully theological and thoughtful.

We are very saddened to hear of Fr. McCarthy’s passing. Our deepest sympathies to his family. He officiated our wedding in December 2016, and remember him as a warm, kind, and thoughtful man.

May he rest in peace.

To the Mc Carthy family.
Its so sad to hear about Padraig passing. My taughts and prayers are with you. May he rest in peace🙏

My sympathy to the Mc Cathy family on the death of Fr Padraig. The one and only time I encountered Fr Padraig was when he officiated at his brother Gerard's funeral Mass. In Fr Padraig he exuded a humble, caring and kind human being just like his brother Gerard. Rest in peace.

Fr. Padraig, truly a man of God. I was blessed to be in his pastoral care many years ago. Thank you Fr. Padraig. Sincere sympathy to his sisters, brother, relations and friends.

Deepest condolences to the McCarthy family, fr Padraig always kept us entertained at mass in Balally with stories of growing up in Balally, he will be be greatly missed. Rest in peace. Catherine and Frank McGovern

My first Priest 55years ago in Templeogue and never forget us .Rest in Peace Fr Padraig

Deepest sympathy to Ita and Fergus. Father Padraig was good friend to Balally Parish. I so enjoyed chatting with him as he always had something thoughtful to say. He will be missed.

Our Sincere condolences to Father Padraig McCarthy's Family and Friends. We will miss his Thought provoking Letter's in the Irish Time's. May he Rest in Peace in the Lord's loving Arm's.

Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Fr. Pádraig and all who mourn his passing.
His service to Balally Parish post his retirement was immense. His thoughtful and well-structured homilies were always relevant, thought-provoking, and deeply meaningful.
Always humble, witty, and good humoured, he was a wonderful priest and a gentleman.
May he Rest in Eternal Peace.

On behalf of Balally Parish Pastoral Council, I wish to extend sincere condolences to Fr. Pádraig's sisters, brother, extended family and friends.

Fr. Pádraig was involved in the life of Balally parish. He was a kind and gentle man and he will be missed by many.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Sincere condolences to father McCarthy's family and friends.
I have very fond memories of him as our parish priest in Templeogue. He was warm, funny and gentle.
May he rest in peace

Deepest Condolence to Justin and the Mc Carthy family on the death of Fr. Padraig. He was an exceptional priest and past pupil of Synge Street CBS. His letters to The Irish Times were excellently crafted. His celebration of our Annual Mass for deceased Past Pupils is a vivid memory. He was one of the first curates assigned to my own Parish of St. Pius X. May he rest in eternal peace.

Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh ag

Pádraig - duine uasal, cineálta, léannta.

Guímid sólás dá chlann.

My sincere sympathy to Fr. Padraig's family. A very kind, wise and gentle man. I enjoyed his company at Bray Deanery meetings over many years.
May his soul rest in peace. Maeve Davidson

Deeply saddened to hear of Fr. Padraig’s death. May he rest in peace.

Fr.Pádraig will be fondly remembered in Avoca and Ballycoog for his dedicated service to his parishioners, his research and contribution to local history. He will also be remembered for his erudite and pertinent letters to The Irish Times newspapers. May he rest in peace.

The Chairman, Secretary Executive Committee and Members of Naomh Olaf G.A.A Club wish to express sincere sympathy to the McCarthy family and to all who mourn the death of Father Pádraig. He has celebrated our Annual Mass for deceased Naomh Olaf Club members and we are saddened by his passing.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Sincere condolences to you Justin on the loss of your beloved brother Padraig.

Also to Feena, Grainne & Keelin on the loss of your dear uncle.

May your haopy memories comfort you and all your family at this very sad time.

Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dílis

My sincere apologies for not extending my sympathy to Fr Padraigs' Sisters, Brother and all his family , and all who grieve his loss . May Gods' peace surround you all . Barbara

Rest in Peace Father Padraig 🙏🙏.Sympathy to his family 🙏🙏

Deepest sympathy to the Mc.Carthy family. Fr. Padraig will be missed. A kind and learned gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Condolences to Padráig’s family and the parishioners of Balally. He was a wise, insightful and gentle pastor. His letters to the newspapers were a rich commentary on a rapidly changing society, always worth reading. RIP Pádraig.

Sincere Sympathy to the the McCarthy family and to all who mourn Father Pádraig on his sad passing.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Fr Padraig was a man who was a witness to the truth he was a man of God who in a gentle way inspired so many people May he rest in peace

Truly sorry to hear of the death of dear Fr Padraig. As a parishioner of Balally , i have been blessed over the years by Fr Padraigs' wisdom and gentle spirituality. He also had a great sense of humour and quick wit ! I am so sorry too i am unable to get to his funeral to say ' Goodbye ' , but i will be uniting in prayer . God's speed Fr Padraig. Am sure Our dear Lord met you with ' Well done good and faithful servant ' . Shalom , Barbara

Mary,Ita,Justin ,Teddy Collins just told me of Padraigs passing ,I met Padraig last year in Killiskey and he kept in touch with me over many years.What a lovely kind ,gentle spiritual person so easy to listen to and so open to all sides of discussion and a great sage.He will be sadly missed by many.

Sincere sympathy to all who mourn for Fr.Padraig. I remember him fondly from when we were classmates in Rome all those years ago. Our paths never crossed since. I will remember him in Masses and prayers.

We are very sad to hear of Fr Pádraig’s death. He assisted loyally in Balally for many years. His homilies were always interesting and well researched. He was a very gentle and pleasant man whom we will miss. May he rest in peace.

Fr Mc Carthy was a wonderful celebrant of Mass here in Merrion Rd parish he always had a message in his sermons and was a gentle kind man to his parishioners whom he treated with kindness and respect May he rest in peace

Lord rest Fr Mac he was such a good priest and had great compassion for the people in any need

We are Una's parents-in-law. We held Pádraig in high esteem. We thank him for who he was, and we pray that he may rest in the peace and joy of God.

So sorry to hear of FR. PADRAIG 'S PASSING may his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Fr Padraig was a very charismatic man... my memories go back to st Brigids killester in late 70s mid eighties. He was then transferred to Herberton Rd.... but he graciously came back to marry me in 1986 in killester.. on request... a man very open to ideas i found..... very sad to hear of his passing.. but i am sure that he was well ready to meet his maker... my sympathise to all his family and friend's.. and thank you Fr Padraig for officiating on st james day in 1986..

I wish to express my sincere condolences to the McCarthy family on the passing of Fr. Padraig.
He was a great friend to me through bad times and good. I missed him when he left Rathdrum. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences
Rest in Peace Fr Padraig
Will miss you in the neighbourhood.
Mile buiochais 🙏

Sincere condolences on the death of your brother. I had a brief conversation with Fr Padraig at Gerard's funeral. My late sister Mary encountered him in Dundrum Church and spoke fondly of him . May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to the Mc.Carthy family on the death of Fr. Padraig. May the light of Heaven shine on him and may he sleep peacefully with the angels and saints. I met him many times over the years as he was the same year as my brother Fr. John. A gentle man. May the photographs, stories and memories you will share over the coming days be a source of great comfort to you all. Rest in peace Padraig and may you be well rewarded for your many years in the service of the Lord.

Condolences to all of fr padraic family I've known fr padraic for the last 56 years he came to our home parish of templeogue when I was 6 he helped my mom out a lot she was a young widow 29 with 4 small children I can still see him now jumping over the handle of a sweeping brush ha he had a very witty sense of humor x I met him through out my life and when I moved to sandyford I saw him again little did I know we were neighbors I'm going to miss him terribly but he is at peace now will never forget you fr padraic your dear friend Geraldine Megan and Vincent xxxxx rest easy my friend

Deepest sympathy to Fr Padraigh family and his parishioners. Since his ordination in 1967 Padraig brought to so many in his parish ministry and in his writings the healing touch of Christ the Risen Lord.He was a dedicated school chaplain and took great care of the school communities as chairperson of the Primary Schools in the parishes he served, He lived the Beatitude “Blessed are the Gentle “ Mass offered Condolences FrDan OConnor Declan Lawlor and staff Dublin Diocesan Education Secretariat

Sending our deepest sympathies to Mary Ita and Justin on the death of their brother Padraig.

Sincere condolences to Fr. Padraig’s family. May he rest in eternal peace.