Fr. Paul BYRNE O.M.I.

Greatly saddened at the death of Fr. Paul Byrne - cara dílis againne agus ag ár gclann ar fad. B'iontach an comhluadar é agus beidh cuimhne i bhfad ar an gcomaoin a chuir sé ar imircigh bhochta Éireannacha i Sasana i rith na seachtódaí. Ba ghnaíúil, geanúil, suáilceach an sagart é agus mairfidh a chuimhne linne go bráth.
Pádraic

Dear Tony, David and Carmel, I was so sad to hear of the death of Fr Paul. He was such a lovely and witty man, also a wonderful Priest to all under his care. He will be sorely missed. As you know we were all family friends and I still have some wonderful memories of those days.

So incredibly sad at Paul’s passing. He was a deeply beloved friend and mentor who made the tough decisions seem easy. He was amongst the most humane, dignified, righteous, loyal, decent, honorable, witty, intellectual, Christian, compassionate, graceful, loving, caring, kindly, virtuous, ethical – and so much more – human being and leader we have ever known. We will miss him dreadfully and our almost weekly telephone conversations. His beautiful legacy will live on in the minds and hearts of everyone who knew him. Rest in peace kind and noble soul. May Jesus hold you in the palm of his hands forever.

As a teacher, friend, and yes, as Dean of studies, you still resonate in my memory, though long ago, as a person of compassion, empathy and a brilliant teacher. You stood in briefly for our Irish teacher, and in one lesson and in a mixture of Inchicorean Irish and English introduced me to a real meaning and feeling for Cathal Buí Mac Giollagunna's -" An Bonnán Buí". For this I thank you.

What a teacher & a lovely Priest!
Albert Kelly, class of 1966.

So sorry to hear of Fr Paul’s death. A great man. Was so happy to have him celebrate our wedding in 2012. Unfortunately won’t be able to attend today as I’m at another funeral.
Helen and Philip

So sad to hear of Fr. Paul’s passing and sincere condolences to all his family. I had the pleasure to work with him between 1966 when he was appointed Director of the Irish Information Centre, Moat Row, Birmingham until my marriage to Pat in 1968 at which he officiated.
He did tremendous work among Irish emigrants and introduced the Catholic Housing Aid Society to Birmingham a scheme where young couples were provided with a flat at a reasonable rate and encouraged to save towards a deposit on their new home and many availed of this scheme. He was kind and generous, great fun and a good friend.
Solas na bhFlaitheas da anam uasal
Maureen Hickey Phibbs

I was sorry to read about the death of Fr Paul. As a new arrival in London from Ireland at the end of the '60s, I got a job in the Shelter Housing Aid Centre where he was boss. He was a warm, witty, convivial man, liked by everyone, and wonderful to work for. Condolences to his sister, brothers and extended family. May he rest in peace.

Paul made an immeasurable contribution to Irish immigrants in Britain while there
and worldwide as Secretary to the Bishop's commission for Emigrants.
May he rest in peace. I am unable to attend his funeral.
I am with you all in your sorrow at his passing.
Regards

Bobby Gilmore

Fr Paul will be sorely missed at all our family occasions. He added great craic to all our weddings baptism and even funerals. Rest In Peace Paul

I am very sad hearing the death of Fr. Paul.
All his work is done.
RIP.

So sad to hear of his passing.
Sixty years on I still retain the love of geography and sport that he shared with all who met him

SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT FATHER PAUL BYRNE
LOVELY GENTLEMAN AND LOVELY PRIEST, MY DAD NEIGHBOUR FROM INCHICORE, HE WAS
MAY HE REST IN PEACE, MY CONSOLED TO HIS RELATIONS
REST IN PEACE PAUL,R.I.P

Such sad news. Fr. Paul’s passing will be mourned by many he was such a special person. My sincere condolences to Tony, David and Carmel your loss is so great. Thinking of you all. Rest in Peace Fr. Paul. Veronica (Miley) Du-Haney

So sad to hear of his passing deepest sympathy to all

A legend!Glad I met him a couple of months ago in good form WonderefulChristian man and a fine priest RIP Father Paul

Sincere sympathy to Tony,David & Carmel on the sad loss of your beloved brother Fr Paul. Thinking of you at this time. Kind Regards Sean Anne & Family